Emmanuel Ohemeng III and Perpetual Motion

Premier Jazz band, Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion, breaks new ground by sonically fusing traditional Jazz instrumentation with refreshing modern sounds such as Trap, RnB, and Rock! The mixture of these tonal elements and rhythmic patterns transports audiences through an unforgettable musical journey. Founded in 2013, the band is comprised of a pianist, bassist, drummer, trumpeter, saxophonist and a trombonist. Hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the group has received wide acclaim as one of the region’s top jazz ensembles. They have performed at a myriad of esteemed venues and festivals throughout the tri-state area and beyond. Events include but are not limited to MONDO.NYC, the American Visionary Art Museum (Baltimore, MD), Trocadero Theatre, Paris Bistro, Fabrika, the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz, the Philadelphia United Jazz Festival, the South Street Spring Festival, the Haverford Music Festival, and the Philly Music Festival. As a frequent performer at the renowned World Cafe Live Philadelphia, Perpetual Motion completed a yearlong residency there in 2023. On August 10th 2024, the band released their long-awaited debut album, EKLIPSE.