Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band

Name: Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band
Start: 2026-02-06T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Reynolds Industries Theater at Duke University

Schedule

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Reynolds Industries Theater at Duke University | Durham, NC

This performance is co-presented by Duke Arts and NC State LIVE.
Meet the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band: a powerhouse ensemble, composed entirely of Native and Indigenous musicians, turning heads with swinging sets that revive and celebrate the deep connections between jazz and Native American culture.
Led by the celebrated vocalist and luminary Julia Keefe (Nez Perce), the band performs works by Indigenous jazz legends such as Mildred Bailey (Coeur d’Alene) and Jim Pepper (Kaw/Mvskoke), alongside exciting new contemporary composers. Every performance is infused with charisma, passion, and purpose—leaving audiences both educated and inspired.