Howard Wiley’s “extra Nappy!” at Black Cat

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Tenor saxophonist Howard Wiley transforms the sax into all-consuming experience! Howard harnesses and channels the power of jazz, R&B, funk, hip-hop, gospel and blues into Extra Nappy, a powerhouse quartet that delivers improvisation-laced arrangements of classic songs with next-level grooves exuding such a deep pocket!! The band has played with some of contemporary music hottest voices, including Lauryn Hill, Thundercat, Sheila E, Christian McBride, Alicia Keys, Nas, Steely Dan and Boyz II Men. Expect a high-energy fusion of funk and soul mixed with world-class jazz musicianship.