Saxophonist Godwin Louis is no stranger to The Jazz Gallery, having performed on stage many times, including for his 2014 Residency Commission project. In that project, Louis explored the traditional music of Haiti, where his family is from. Finding connections to African diasporic musics all over, the project morphed into his acclaimed 2019 record Global.

This Saturday, April 2, Louis returns to the Gallery with his working band to present music from a forthcoming album that will continue his musical exploration of the African Diaspora. As the performance with drummer Jonathan Barber below can attest, the music is sure to be filled with joyous groove.

The Godwin Louis Quintet plays The Jazz Gallery on Saturday, April 2, 2022. The group features Mr. Louis on alto saxophone, Billy Buss on trumpet, Axel Tosca Laugart on piano, Or Bareket on bass, and Harvel Nakundi on drums. Sets are at 7:30 and 9:30 P.M. E.D.T. $25 general admission ($10 for members), $35 reserved table seating ($20 for members), $20 for livestream access ($5 for members) for each set. Purchase tickets here.