Immanuel Wilkins
Acclaimed saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins joins the Wex jazz series with his quartet and vocalists to present their latest project, the Grammy-nominated album Blues Blood.
Performance Space
The music of saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins is filled with empathy and conviction. Listeners were introduced to the riveting sounds of this emerging artist in his critically acclaimed debut album, Omega, which was named the number one jazz album of 2020 by the New York Times. Omega also introduced his remarkable quartet with Columbus native Micah Thomas on piano and Kweku Sumbry on drums. In Blues Blood, on Blue Note Records, Wilkins explores the idea of the legacies of our ancestors and the bloodlines connecting us. (each performance approx. 60 mins.)
Performers
Immanuel Wilkins – alto saxophone
Micah Thomas – piano
Ryoma Takenaga – bass
Kweku Sumbry – drums
June McDoom – vocals
Yaw Agyeman – vocals
IMAGE CAPTION: Immanuel Wilkins, photo: Joshua Woods.