Langston Hughes II
Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y in NYC
Our Saviours Atonement Lutheran Church
178 Bennett Ave
New York, NY 10040
May 17, 2024
5:00 PM EDT
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MOSA Concerts presents five of today's most exciting young jazz musicians in a not-to-be-missed event, right in Uptown Manhattan! Bandleader, jazz drummer hailed as "a legitimate jazz triple threat" (Critical Jazz), and "a powerhouse of a showman (Glide Magazine)," Ulysses Owens, Jr, leads his quintet in grooves that traverses the sounds of New Orleans to New Wave, to Funk. Tickets at the door or MOSAconcerts.org. Doors open 4:30pm. See you Sunday!
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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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