Led by acclaimed bassist Curtis Lundy, Umoja Ensemble brings together a remarkable group of musicians featuring legendary saxophonist Bobby Watson. Rooted in the tradition of straight-ahead jazz while embracing contemporary expression, the ensemble represents generations of artistic excellence and musical mastery.
Curtis Lundy is widely recognized as one of the most respected bassists in modern jazz, having performed with such icons as Art Blakey, Betty Carter, Dizzy Gillespie, and Wynton Marsalis. Bobby Watson, a multi-GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist, composer, educator, and former musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, remains one of the most influential voices in contemporary jazz.
Joined by internationally acclaimed pianist Joel Holmes and an outstanding ensemble of musicians, Umoja Ensemble delivers a powerful celebration of jazz tradition, creativity, and improvisation.