Capital Jazz Fest Columbia Tickets - Merriweather Post Pavilion

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Switch

1 concert

Ohio-based band Switch, featuring Bobby DeBarge and others, blended funk and quiet storm. Hits include "There'll Never Be" and "I Call Your Name." They backed Barry White and influenced artists like Ne-Yo and Erykah Badu.

Kem

13 concerts

Nashville-born, Detroit-raised KEM, a multiplatinum R&B icon, is known for hits like "Kemistry" and "Promise To Love." His collaborations include touring with Babyface. He's a three-time GRAMMY nominee, twice topped Billboard's R&B chart, and has six NAACP and two Soul Train nods.

Jon B.

7 concerts

Born in Providence, raised in Pasadena, Jon B. is a notable R&B songwriter, producer, and artist known for blending '70s soul with hip-hop. Hits like "Someone to Love" and "They Don't Know," collaborations with Babyface and 2Pac, and platinum albums define his career.

Meshell Ndegeocello

10 concerts

Meshell Ndegeocello, born in Berlin and raised in Washington, D.C., is celebrated for her genre-defying music across jazz, blues, funk, and more. Known for her virtuosic bass skills and unique vocal style, she gained fame with hits like "If That's Your Boyfriend." Collaborating with artists such as John Mellencamp, she has been nominated for multiple Grammys, winning for Best Alternative Jazz Album with "Omnichord Real Book." She's contributed to projects like the Sun Ra tribute and collaborated with a wide array of musicians, continually challenging musical boundaries.

Leela James

6 concerts

Leela James, born in Los Angeles, blends classic soul with contemporary flair. Known for her gritty vocals, she's been compared to Aretha Franklin. Her debut, "A Change Is Gonna Come," involved Kanye West and Raphael Saadiq. Hits include "Say That" with Anthony Hamilton and "Don't Want You Back." She also appeared on R&B Divas: Los Angeles.

Jodeci

5 concerts

Jodeci, known as "The Bad Boys of R&B," revolutionized the genre with soulful harmonies. With 20M+ albums sold globally and three #1 Billboard R&B albums, they're famous for hits like "Forever My Lady," "Come & Talk To Me," and "Cry For You." In 2023, they headlined the Summer Block Party Tour, joined by SWV and Dru Hill.

Karyn White

2 concerts

Los Angeles-born R&B singer Karyn White, known for chart-topping hits like "Superwoman," collaborated with L.A. Reid, Babyface, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Her debut album went double platinum.

Alex Bugnon

5 concerts

Swiss jazz keyboardist Alex Bugnon, nephew of Donald Byrd, grew up at Montreux Jazz Festival. Studied in Paris & Berklee, worked with Patti Austin & Keith Sweat. Albums like 'Love Season' hit R&B charts; known for blending jazz & urban styles.

Raheem DeVaughn

19 concerts

Born with soul's timeless essence, this artist's style blends blues, hip-hop, and R&B, crafting hits like "Fall In Love." Known as the Love King of Soul & R&B.

Theo Croker

7 concerts

GRAMMY-nominated trumpeter Theo Croker blends jazz, hip-hop, and soul in dynamic music. Known for hits like “We Still Wanna Dance,” he’s collaborated with Common and J. Cole.