Nine Orchard Presents: Jazz with Ekep Nwelle
Schedule
Mon Dec 08 2025 at 08:00 pm to 11:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
10 Allen St | New York, NY
About this Event
Nine Orchard brings the 2025 Jazz season to a close on the second Monday of the month - December 8th. Weโre thrilled to present Cameroonian-American jazz vocalist Ekep Nkwele!
Ekep has emerged as one of the most captivating young voices in modern jazz. Born in Washington, D.C., and based in New York City, the 24-year-old singer brings depth, soul, and storytelling to her performances. Ekep has emerged as one of the most captivating young voices in modern jazz. Born in Washington, D.C., and based in New York City, the 24-year-old singer brings depth, soul, and storytelling to her performances.
A graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Howard University (B.A. โ21), and The Juilliard School (M.M. โ23), Nkwele studied under Cyrus Chestnut, who helped shape her understanding of the blues as a foundation for musical expression. She has since performed and recorded alongside Chestnut and shared the stage with Russell Malone, Peter. Washington, Mark Whitfield, Emmet Cohen, and Endea Owens.
Her performances include The Kennedy Center, The Library of Congress, and major festivals such as Newport and Montclair. A recipient of The Juilliard Career Advancement Grant, nominated by Wynton Marsalis, Nkwele continues to define a vibrant new chapter in contemporary jazz.
Doors will open at 8:00pm with Keepโs performance starting at 9:00pm followed by jazz selections by Stretch Armstrong at 10:00pm.
Agenda
๐: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Door's Open
๐: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Ekep Nkwelle
๐: 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Jazz selection by Stretch Armstrong
Where is it happening?
10 Allen St, 10 Allen Street, New York, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 35.00 to USD 100.00

















