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Our guest this month is the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band. Led by vocalist Julia Keefe, this 16-piece ensemble performs works by Indigenous artists who have been forgotten in the canon of jazz.
Figures such as Mildred Bailey and Jim Pepper, along with works by contemporary Indigenous composers, form the foundation of the band’s efforts to uphold the long-standing tradition of Indigenous improvised music.
This performance was recorded before a live audience on Oct. 14, 2026.
Set List
- Creator Song (Chuck Copenace, arr. R. Gillis)
- Ku'u Pua i Paoakalani (Liliuokalani, arr. Rogan Kahale)
- Water (Jim Pepper, arr. Jhoely Garay)
- Sonnet (Julia Keefe, arr. Franklin Piland)
- Rockin Chair (Hoagy Carmichael, arr. Robert Buonaspina)
- Blood Quantum (Mali Obomsawin, arr. Allison Burik)
