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Thu, Jul 24
|Sam First
Kazemde George Trio with Ernesto Mazar & Anthony Fung
Kazemde George’s music pulses with the rhythmic vitality of the African diaspora, blending the warmth of Rumba and Bossa Nova with the edge of Hip Hop and the soul of jazz. His sound is both intellectually charged and deeply emotive, weaving tradition and innovation into a rich listening experience.
Jul 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sam First, 6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Kazemde George (tenor sax), Ernesto Mazar (bass), Anthony Fung (drums)
Brooklyn-based saxophonist Kazemde George, a rising star in modern jazz, blends traditional jazz with influences from within the African diaspora such as Rumba, Bossa Nova, and Hip Hop. With his Harvard neurobiology background and New England Conservatory jazz mastery, George’s innovative compositions and profound musicianship have established him as one of today’s most exciting and intellectually compelling jazz artists. Born to Caribbean parents, and raised in Berkeley, California, Kazemde George’s musical journey spans diverse traditions, guided by his scientific curiosity about African musical expressions. After studying under jazz luminaries like Miguel Zenón, Jason Moran, and Jerry Bergonzi, George’s artistry expanded significantly during a ten-month Peabody Gardner Fellowship in Cuba. His acclaimed 2021 debut album, I Insist (Greenleaf Music), showcases his distinctive voice in modern jazz. George has shared stages with influential artists including Solange Knowles, David Murray, and Jason Moran,…
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