Streaming Concert_#317: Langston Hughes II Quartet
Langston Hughes II/J Wilson/B Thomas II/E Seppa
Recording of their performance on 8/4/21
Langston Hughes II - saxophone
Julian Wilson - piano
Bryant Thomas II - drums
Elliot Seppa - bass
Langston Hughes II is a young saxophonist, flutist, bandleader, and composer from the Washington metropolitan area. He’s been recognized for various competitions and achievements, including being a featured soloist for the United States Army Blues Orchestra, winning a Gold medal in NAACP's National ACT-SO Competition, and earning multiple soloist awards from organizations ranging from FAME (Foundation for the Advancement of Music) to Berklee College of Music. He describes his musical sound as being the voice of his life experiences and summation of his musical inspirations. Langston is now a student at Howard University in Washington, DC studying Jazz Saxophone under esteemed professor Charlie Young III and other faculty such as Sais Kamalidiin and Cyrus Chestnut. Above all, Langston is a follower of Christ and his mission is to create a dynamic sound and develop a voice that has profound spiritual and emotional impact on its listeners. Julian Wilson and Bryant Thomas II are both gifted and dynamic artists studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts with influences in Jazz, RnB, and Gospel.
Streaming cost is $10
Donations are welcomed.