“Immanuel Wilkins Quartet: Live At The Village Vanguard” is a searing 3-volume document of the saxophonist’s acclaimed quartet with Micah Thomas, Ryoma Takenaga & Kweku Sumbry in action at the hallowed NYC jazz shrine. Pre-order “Vol. 1” & hear “CHARANAM”: https://t.co/9Rt2t8uIgd
Immanuel Wilkins “Blues Blood” is GRAMMY-nominated for ‘Best Alternative Jazz Album’! https://t.co/guXD0Fma14
Co-produced by Meshell Ndegeocello, the saxophonist’s expansive album features his quartet plus vocalists Ganavya, June McDoom, Yaw Agyeman & Cécile McLorin Salvant.
Immanuel Wilkins "Blues Blood" has been nominated for "Best Alternative Jazz Album" at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards! Get it on vinyl, CD or listen now: https://t.co/guXD0Fma14
Immanuel Wilkins: "The big band-era bandleader Benny Carter was one of my early heroes on the alto saxophone. His sound, time feel and control on the instrument opened up a whole new world of possibilities for me." https://t.co/BVYKkKc75j
D'Angelo talked about how he developed his left hand piano style at a young age, due to his father not allowing them to have a bass guitar or drum set. he used the piano to emulate bass & drums.