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Wells Fargo Jazz

Sponsored By: Wells Fargo

Venue: Various

Duration: Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes

Overview

Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire demonstrates depth, range, and creative breadth in a four program residency in three different venues. From an intimate solo performance to an expansive ensemble—including a trio set with Festival fixtures drummer Tyshawn Sorey and pianist Sullivan Fortner— journey through Akinmusire’s captivating blend of compositions that are as poetic and graceful as they are bold and unflinching.

Program I: Quartet — June 5, Dock Street Theatre
Ambrose Akinmusire, trumpet
Sam Harris, piano
Harish Raghavan, bass
Justin Brown, drums

Program II: Trefoil featuring Sullivan Fortner and Tyshawn Sorey — June 5, Dock Street Theatre
Ambrose Akinmusire, trumpet
Tyshawn Sorey, drums
Sullivan Fortner, piano

Program III: Honey From a Winter’s Stone — June 6, College of Charleston Sottile Theatre
Ambrose Akinmusire, trumpet
Koyaki, vocals
Sam Harris, piano and keyboards
Reggie Washington, electric bass
Justin Brown, drums
PUBLIQartet, strings

Program IV: Solo — June 7, Circular Congregational Church
Ambrose Akinmusire, trumpet

Attendance at all events is subject to the Festival security policy.

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Additional support provided by the Oliver S. and Jennie R. Donaldson Charitable Trust. Additional support provided by The Oliver S. and Jennie R. Donaldson Charitable Trust and the Holland Family Charitable Fund. This performance is made possible in part through funds from the Spoleto Festival USA Endowment, generously supported by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America.