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Led by celebrated vocalist and luminary Julia Keefe, the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band (JKIBB) brings charisma, passion, and purpose to every stage – leaving audiences both inspired and educated.
JKIBB is an ensemble of Native and Indigenous jazz musicians from across Indian Country. Performing pieces from their under-appreciated predecessors in jazz, like Mildred Bailey (Coeur d’Alene) and Jim Pepper (Kaw/Mvskoke), alongside works by contemporary Indigenous composers, the band spotlights a vibrant, long-standing tradition of Indigenous improvised music today.
Julia (Nez Perce) and the band quickly gained a reputation for deepening and challenging our understanding of the “uniquely American” art form known as jazz. JKIBB features a ‘who’s who’ of Indigenous bandleaders today and has headlined marquee events including the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C in 2024.
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Opener: Ivory Jones & White Chocolate ft Pat Loomis
Living Muse by Ten31
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For more than 100 years, great artists have taken the stage at The Z, from international stars to beloved local legends. It stands as New Bedford’s last operating theater and is one of the region’s few large gathering places for community and culture. Each season, the Zeiterion Mainstage Series presents performances across genres – dance, music, theatre, comedy, lectures, and film. Inside the beautifully restored theater, more than 1,200 seats beckon audiences to share in experiences that somehow feel both grand and intimate. A new season awaits, full of opportunities for gathering, connection, and inspiration.
