Karl Denson with James Francies and Blaque Dynamite

Oct 2, 2023 at 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM · Blue Note, New York, NY Blue Note, New York, NY

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Karl Denson

17 concerts

Born in 1988, Karl Denson, a jazz-funk and acid jazz saxophonist and flutist, is known for collaborations with Lenny Kravitz and founding the Greyboy Allstars. He leads Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, influenced by James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic, gaining fame at the Newport Jazz Festival. Denson has recorded solo albums and arranged themed tribute concerts. He also collaborated with Slightly Stoopid.

James Francies

3 concerts

Houston-born pianist James Francies blends jazz, R&B, and hip-hop with a syncopated, polyrhythmic style. He’s worked with Pat Metheny, Lauryn Hill, the Roots, and more.