KCRW Presents: "Juneteenth & Jazz" with Gengis Don, DeVaughn Durham, Joshua Bryant, & David McKinzie

Gengis Don (drums), DeVaughn Durham (saxophone), Joshua Bryant (keys), David McKinzie (electric bass)

Gengis Don is a dynamic force in today’s music scene, known for his innovative approach as a drummer, producer, songwriter, and engineer. A Brooklyn native, Gengis Don’s sound is a reflection of his deep roots in Hip Hop combined with his extensive study of jazz and improvisational music. Graduating at the top of his class from the School of Hip Hop, he has become a true architect of sound, crafting music that resonates with the pulse of modern society while staying true to the essence of groove and rhythm. Often described as the love child of Jazz and Boom Bap, Gengis Don’s music is both a tribute to his influences and a bold statement of his own artistry. Growing up, he was inspired by the legendary New York sounds of artists like 50 Cent, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Notorious…