Nii Akwei Adoteye - Saxophones
Clarence Ward III - Trumpet/Flugelhorn
Minh Vo - Piano
Obasi Akoto - Bass
Kevin Kearney - Drums

Nii Akwei Adoteye is a prolific saxophonist whose authoritative sound and passionate musicality have dazzled audiences across the region. His powerful sound and deft lyricism have made him a highly sought-after player, returning to the Keystone Korner stage having performed with luminaries such as Kenny Garrett, Kurt Ellington, Anne Hampton Calloway, Emmet Cohen, Branford Marsalis, Shelly Berg, Dave Douglas, and the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra.

He is joined by Clarence Ward III, a flugelhornist, saxophonist, and trumpeter whose lion’s heart style of playing positions him as the vanguard of reinforcing jazz music’s vital voice in these modern times. The leader of The Session, a mainstay jam session of the Baltimore community, Ward III is one of the most sought-after neo-jazz artists in the Baltimore/DC area. He has performed with a diverse range of artists including Gladys Knight, N’Dambi Blue, Robert Glasper, Nancy Wilson, Musiq Soulchild, Benny Golson, Aretha Franklin, and toured with R&B Soul Singer Ledisi.

Obasi Akoto is a veteran double bass player, composer, and educator. He is best known for his work with Elvin Jones and Jazz Machine and piano titan Cyrus Chestnut. Obasi has an extensive performance history, including performances and/or recordings with some of the greatest jazz artists in the world. When he's not collaborating with artists like Wynton Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon, and Miguel Zenon, Obasi leads the Bright Moments Jam session at Keystone Korner.

Minh Vo and Kevin Kearney have been making a name for themselves in the region as two of the most precocious players of the new generation of jazz musicians. Making waves across the Baltimore/DC area, Minh and Kevin bring passion and ability beyond their years to the stage.

Don't miss this incredible night of jazz by some of Baltimore's best!