Langston Hughes II
ULYSSES OWENS JR. & GENERATION Y in Toyko, Japan
Cotton Club
TOKIA 2F, TOKYO Bldg., 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Mar 28, 2024
7:00 PM GMT+9
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Generation Y is a band concept that was conceived back in 2019 with the goal promoting the next generation of dynamic talent from the top music conservatories in NYC and beyond. Led by Ulysses Owens Jr. who is a Multi Grammy Award-winning Drummer, Producer, Educator, Author and Cultural Entrepreneur.
Serving at The Juilliard School in the role of Small Ensemble Director within the Jazz Department for the last 8 years, has given Ulysses a front row seat to this Generation’s top talent. Ulysses Owens Jr., has been the driving force behind such great artists as Nicholas Payton, Christian McBride, Wynton Marsalis, Mulgrew Miller, Joey Alexander and many others. Through his relationship with these great bandleaders he learned of the legacy of Art Blakey and Betty Carter, both of whom were renowned for their own bands (which became educational institutions) and launched the careers of many of today’s paradigm-shifting musicians on the jazz scene. Generation Y is an updated model of the Jazz Messengers, and many of these band members also perform in Ulysses’ big band.
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TOKIA 2F, TOKYO Bldg., 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Langston Hughes II Biography
Langston Hughes II, a 23-year-old saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator, stands out
as a remarkable young talent in today's vibrant music scene. Currently pursuing a master's degree in
Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in New York City, Langston's musical journey commenced in
Washington D.C. and thrived through his education at Howard University.
Admitted to The Juilliard School in 2023, Langston left an indelible impression on luminaries such as
Rufus Reid and Wynton Marsalis. In his inaugural year, he embarked on a tour with Wynton Marsalis and
The Jazz at Lincoln Orchestra, sharing the stage with esteemed artists like Jazzmeia Horn, Orrin Evans,
and joining Ulysses Owens Jr. and his Generation Y band for a memorable run in Tokyo, Japan, at The
Cotton Castle.
Langston has also taken the lead with his own quartet at prestigious venues and festivals, including Blues
Alley, Keystone Korner, The Kennedy Center, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, and the DC Jazz Festival,
captivating audiences and leaving them yearning for more.
With years of experience and an ever-growing arsenal of technical and creative skills, Langston has
cultivated a distinctive sound that radiates beauty, passion, and positivity.
Read Moreas a remarkable young talent in today's vibrant music scene. Currently pursuing a master's degree in
Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in New York City, Langston's musical journey commenced in
Washington D.C. and thrived through his education at Howard University.
Admitted to The Juilliard School in 2023, Langston left an indelible impression on luminaries such as
Rufus Reid and Wynton Marsalis. In his inaugural year, he embarked on a tour with Wynton Marsalis and
The Jazz at Lincoln Orchestra, sharing the stage with esteemed artists like Jazzmeia Horn, Orrin Evans,
and joining Ulysses Owens Jr. and his Generation Y band for a memorable run in Tokyo, Japan, at The
Cotton Castle.
Langston has also taken the lead with his own quartet at prestigious venues and festivals, including Blues
Alley, Keystone Korner, The Kennedy Center, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, and the DC Jazz Festival,
captivating audiences and leaving them yearning for more.
With years of experience and an ever-growing arsenal of technical and creative skills, Langston has
cultivated a distinctive sound that radiates beauty, passion, and positivity.
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