Ulysses Owens Jr. Big Band at Penn Live Arts

About

“A fiery and creative drummer,” (DownBeat) Grammy® Award-winning jazz trailblazer Ulysses Owens Jr. returns to our stage following his incredible Philadelphia debut performance last season. Now, he’s joined by his high-octane big band, voted 2022 Rising Star Large Ensemble by DownBeat. Packed with emerging jazz talent, the group performs a mix of originals and classics, balancing excitement with subtlety, and polish with unbridled innovation. Get ready for some big band fireworks!