Kazemde George
Diasporic Jazz Architect
Kazemde George masterfully fuses post-bop jazz with hip-hop sensibilities and the rhythmic legacies of the African Diaspora.
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About
A Brooklyn-based saxophonist and composer, George gained acclaim for his 2021 debut album, I Insist. Educated at Harvard and the New England Conservatory, he integrates Afro-Cuban influences and electronic beat-making into a sophisticated, modern jazz framework.
Music Style
His sound combines warm, melodic tenor saxophone lines with deep-seated grooves inspired by J Dilla and traditional Afro-Caribbean rhythms.
Background
- Hometown
- Berkeley, California
- Education
- Harvard University, New England Conservatory
- Instruments
- saxophone (tenor), piano
- Active
- 2010s-present
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Notable Collaborations
Solange KnowlesDavid MurrayJason MoranSami StevensDave Douglas
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Upcoming Events
Kazemde George's next NYC show is Friday, July 24 at Bar Bayeux.