Julia Keefe

Incarnadine: noun, a bright crimson; verb, to make the color of flesh, to redden. We are beyond thrilled to be releasing our debut album on May 8th, 2026! After nearly two years of marinating in these tracks, the music demands to be heard. Pre-save the debut Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band album, Incarnadine, today! https://found.ee/Julia-Keefe-Incarnadine Listen to the first single from the album, "Wawasint8da," Friday March 13th, available on all your streaming platforms. https://found.ee/Julia-Keefe-Wawasint8da Photo: Nate Lemuel, @darklistedphotography Album artwork: Ellen Taylor, @ellentaylornativeartist Album design: Kevin Markman For publicity, contact Lydia Liebman @lydialiebmanpromotions For bookings, contact Mike Epstein @efperformances #IndigenousJazz #NativesInJazz #albumrelease #jazzalbum #IncarnadineYourMind

Incarnadine The debut album of the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band is coming to you May 8th, 2026. Personnel: Marc Cary, Chappaquiddick Wampanoag, Piano @marccarymusic Mali Obomsawin, Abanaki of Odanak First Nation, Bass and Vocals @maliobomsawin Edward Littlefield, Lingít, Drums @edlittlefield1 Magdalena Abrego, Guitar Kalí Rodriguez, Taíno, Trumpet @kalirodriguezmusic Giovanni Martinez, Yaqui, Trumpet @gioincognito Delbert Anderson, Diné, Trumpet @delbertanderson Chuck Copenace, Ojibwe, Trumpet @chuckcmusic Quinn Carson, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma and Kiowa Tribe, Trombone @quinncarson Christopher Gonzales, Mestizo, Trombone Wade Demmert, Lingít and Oglala Lakota, Bass Trombone @wadedemmert Rogan Tinsley, Kanaka Moali, Alto Saxophone and Vocals @rogan.kahale Asa Peters, Mashpee Wampanoag, Alto Saxophone and Vocals @asapeters Adam Lamoureux, Muskegon (Swampy Cree), Tenor Saxophone @adam.lamoureux Michael Gutierrez, Comanche and Cheyenne-Arapaho, Tenor Saxophone @michaelgtz_music Orion White, Nez Perce and Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Baritone Saxophone @dat.bari.sax Julia Keefe, Nez Perce, Director, Vocals and Background Vocals Produced by Julia Keefe and Quinn Carson Additional Tracking by Quinn Carson and Ken Rich Mixed by Ken Rich @grandstreetrecording Mastered by Dave Darlington @davedarlingtonbasshitrecording Album artwork by Ellen Taylor (Umatilla) @ellentaylornativeartist Album design by Kevin Markman

I am thrilled to announce the first single from the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band's upcoming album! "Wawasint8da" by Mali Obomsawin (Abanaki of Odanak First Nation) and arranged by Allison Burik, will be released on all streaming platforms on March 13th, 2026! This composition was originally a Catholic hymn that was translated into Abanaki by early French Jesuit missionaries. "Wawasint8da" tells the story of Jesus' descent into hell to save the souls of people who died before converting to Christianity. This arrangement was premiered at the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival in May 2024. We cannot wait for you to hear more! Featuring: Mali Obomsawin (lead voice & bass) Julia Keefe (Nez Perce, background voice & director) Marc Cary (Chappaquiddick Wampanoag, piano) Edward Littlefield (Lingít, drums) Magdalena Abrego (guitar) Kalí Rodriguez-Peña (Taíno, trumpet) Delbert Anderson (Diné, trumpet) Chuck Copenace (Ojibwe, trumpet) Quinn Carson (Apache Tribe of Oklahoma and Kiowa Tribe, trumpet & trombone) Christopher Gonzales (Mestizo, trombone) Wade Demmert (Lingít and Oglala Lakota, bass trombone) Rogan Kahale Tinsley (Kanaka Moali, alto sax) Asa Peters (Mashpee Wampanoag, alto sax) Adam Lamoureux (Muskegon [Swampy Cree], tenor sax) Michael Gutierrez (Comanche and Cheyenne-Arapaho, tenor sax) Orion White (Nez Perce and Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, bari sax) Pre-save the first single from the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band, "Wawasint8da," here: https://found.ee/Julia-Keefe-Wasasint8da Artwork by the incomparable Ellen Taylor (Umatilla) "Wawasint8da" was recorded through the support of The Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross. #BigBand #Jazz #IndigenousJazz #NativesInJazz #NewMusic

"Incarnadine is not merely an important Indigenous jazz album. It belongs to that rare category of recordings capable of altering the broader understanding of what jazz history has been, and what its future may become. Albums like this do not simply accompany history. They enter it." - Thierry De Clemensat, Paris Move This review... is one of the most beautifully written reviews I think I have ever read. And what's wild is that he is writing about our album! 🥲 Thank you so much to Thierry De Clemensat for listening to, enjoying, and really understanding Incarnadine. Read the review here: /reviews/julia-keefe-indigenous-big-band-incarnadine/ @marccarymusic @maliobomsawin @edlittlefield1 @kalirodriguezmusic @gioincognito @delbertanderson @chuckcmusic @quinncarson @wadedemmert @rogan.kahale @asajpeters @adam.lamoureux @michaelgtz_music @dat.bari.sax With guest @m_agdalenaaa Produced by Julia Keefe and Quinn Carson Recorded by Brian Saia at @priorperformingartscenter Mixing by Ken Rich at @grandstreetrecording Mastered by Dave Darlington @davedarlingtonbasshitrecording Album art by Ellen Taylor (Umatilla) @ellentaylornativeartist Album design by Kevin Markman Publicity by Lydia Liebman @lydialiebmanpromotions Booking by Epstein Fox Performances @efperformances Incarnadine was recorded through the support of The Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross. #jazz #jazzalbum #incarnadine #nativesinjazz #indigenousjazz

✨3.5 Stars from Downbeat!✨ Himacus Qeci'yew'yew (thank you so much) to Joshua Myers for listening to and reviewing our album, Incarnadine, in Downbeat!!! You can hear more from the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band at Joe's Pub on May 30th 7pm when we celebrate the release of our debut album. Get your tickets now! @marccarymusic @maliobomsawin @edlittlefield1 @kalirodriguezmusic @gioincognito @delbertanderson @chuckcmusic @quinncarson @wadedemmert @rogan.kahale @asajpeters @adam.lamoureux @michaelgtz_music @dat.bari.sax With guest @m_agdalenaaa Produced by Julia Keefe and Quinn Carson Recorded by Brian Saia at @priorperformingartscenter Mixing by Ken Rich at @grandstreetrecording Mastered by Dave Darlington @davedarlingtonbasshitrecording Album art by Ellen Taylor (Umatilla) @ellentaylornativeartist Album design by Kevin Markman Publicity by Lydia Liebman @lydialiebmanpromotions Booking by Epstein Fox Performances @efperformances Incarnadine was recorded through the support of The Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross. #downbeat #jazz #jazzalbum #NativesinJazz #IndigenousJazz

✨"Incarnadine is one of the year's best jazz albums." - Jazz Views Thank you so much to Tim Larsen for this beautiful review 🙏🏾 We are so honored and thrilled to share this music with the world! Join us in New York City at Joe's Pub on May 30th 7pm to celebrate the release of our debut album, Incarnadine! @marccarymusic @maliobomsawin @edlittlefield1 @kalirodriguezmusic @gioincognito @delbertanderson @chuckcmusic @quinncarson @wadedemmert @rogan.kahale @asajpeters @adam.lamoureux @michaelgtz_music @dat.bari.sax With guest @m_agdalenaaa Produced by Julia Keefe and Quinn Carson Recorded by Brian Saia at @priorperformingartscenter Mixing by Ken Rich at @grandstreetrecording Mastered by Dave Darlington @davedarlingtonbasshitrecording Album art by Ellen Taylor (Umatilla) @ellentaylornativeartist Album design by Kevin Markman Publicity by Lydia Liebman @lydialiebmanpromotions Booking by Epstein Fox Performances @efperformances Incarnadine was recorded through the support of The Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross. #jazz #jazzalbum #newmusic #indigenousjazz #nativesinjazz

The debut album from the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band is OUT NOW! Listen via streaming and/or buy the CD at JuliaKeefe.com! The album will also be available for purchase on vinyl on May 29th! JKIBB releases its long-awaited debut album, Incarnadine, is out now via Outside in Music. One of the only jazz big bands in the world comprised exclusively of Native and Indigenous musicians, the 16-piece ensemble is led by celebrated vocalist Julia Keefe (Nez Perce) and features a remarkable assembly of Indigenous artists from across Indian Country. Incarnadine draws its title from the Shakespearean word meaning "to redden," and the album functions as history, protest, and celebration in equal measure, illuminating a vibrant and often overlooked tradition of Indigenous improvised music. The program spans compositions made famous by 20th-century Indigenous jazz luminaries such as Mildred Bailey (Coeur d'Alene) and Jim Pepper (Kaw/Mvskoke), alongside new works from within the band itself. Marc Cary, Chappaquiddick Wampanoag, Piano Mali Obomsawin, Abenaki of Odanak First Nation, Bass and Vocals Edward Littlefield, Lingít, Drums Magdalena Abrego, Guitar (track 3 only) Kalí Rodriguez, Taíno, Trumpet Giovanni Martinez, Yaqui, Trumpet Delbert Anderson, Diné, Trumpet Chuck Copenace, Ojibwe, Trumpet Quinn Carson, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma and Kiowa Tribe, Trombone Christopher Gonzales, Mestizo, Trombone Wade Demmert, Lingít and Oglala Lakota, Bass Trombone Rogan Tinsley, Kanaka Moali, Alto Saxophone and Vocals Asa Peters, Mashpee Wampanoag, Alto Saxophone and Vocals Adam Lamoureux, Muskegon (Swampy Cree), Tenor Saxophone Michael Gutierrez, Comanche and Cheyenne-Arapaho, Tenor Saxophone Orion White, Nez Perce and Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Baritone Saxophone Julia Keefe, Nez Perce, Director, Vocals and Background Vocals Produced by Julia Keefe & Quinn Carson Recording Engineering by Brain Saia Additional Tracking by Quinn Carson Mix Engineering by Ken Rich Mastering Engineering by Dave Darlington Incarnadine was recorded through the support of The Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross. #newmusicfriday #albumrelease #jazz #indigenous #bigband

🦅❤️INCARNADINE❤️🦬 May 8th, 2026 In one week, the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band's debut album makes its grand entry! Pre-save at https://found.ee/Julia-Keefe-Incarnadine Pre-order your CD at juliakeefe.com @marccarymusic @maliobomsawin @edlittlefield1 @kalirodriguezmusic @gioincognito @delbertanderson @chuckcmusic @quinncarson @wadedemmert @rogan.kahale @asajpeters @adam.lamoureux @michaelgtz_music @dat.bari.sax With guest @m_agdalenaaa Produced by Julia Keefe and Quinn Carson Recorded by Brian Saia at @priorperformingartscenter Mixing by Ken Rich at @grandstreetrecording Mastered by Dave Darlington @davedarlingtonbasshitrecording Album art by Ellen Taylor (Umatilla) @ellentaylornativeartist Album design by Kevin Markman Distributed by Outside In Music @outside.in.music Publicity by Lydia Liebman @lydialiebmanpromotions Booking by Epstein Fox Performances @efperformances #newmusic #newmusicfriday #jazz #indigenousjazz #nativesinjazz

Things are getting REEEEAL!!! Incarnadine, the debut album from the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band, is coming out May 8th!!! For our relatives in Lenapehoking, come to our album release celebration at Joe’s Pub on May 30th!!! @marccarymusic @maliobomsawin @edlittlefield1 @kalirodriguezmusic @gioincognito @delbertanderson @chuckcmusic @quinncarson @wadedemmert @rogan.kahale @asajpeters @adam.lamoureux @michaelgtz_music @dat.bari.sax With guest @m_agdalenaaa Produced by Julia Keefe and Quinn Carson Recorded by Brian Saia at @priorperformingartscenter Mixing by Ken Rich at @grandstreetrecording Mastered by Dave Darlington @davedarlingtonbasshitrecording Album art by Ellen Taylor (Umatilla) @ellentaylornativeartist Album design by Kevin Markman Publicity by Lydia Liebman @lydialiebmanpromotions Booking by Epstein Fox Performances @efperformances #jazz #jazzalbum #nativesinjazz #indigenousjazz #newmusic

Happy Friday, relatives! Qobuz has added "�DDAT Suite, mvt. 2 Attention" from �the Julia Keefe� Indigenous Big Band to their "New in Jazz��" Playlist! /playlist/2049743 "Attention," the second movement from Delbert Anderson's DDAT Suite (arranged by Franklin Piland) is a composition in honor of Diné Codetalkers. "If we defend freedom, can we take it home too?" - Asa Peters. Give us a listen and let us know you're liking the tunage in the comments! #Jazz #NativesInJazz #IndigenousJazz #NewMusicFriday #SupportIndigenousArtists

TODAY! Come through, Los Angeles friends! Afro-Indigenous Solidarity & the Power of Music with Professor Kyle T. Mays, Professor Bryce Henson, Grammy award winning artist esperanza spalding, and yours truly April 23 from 4-5:30PM at the UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center Optimist Room I'm honored to be in conversation with these brilliant humans. Thank you to my cousin, Kyle, for making dreams reality. #music #art #afroindigenous #solidarity #ucla

✨Dreams do come true 🎶 On May 28th, I will be opening for my musical shero, the incandescent Bonnie Raitt!!!! I have been inspired by Bonnie, her music, and her beautiful energy since I was a tiny wee child. Genuinely, “I want to be Bonnie Raitt when I grow up” has been my mantra since I was about 8 years old. Almost 30 years later and that mantra is just as true now as it was then. I am beyond excited this dream of opening for Bonnie is coming true! Joining me on stage at the Fox Theatre in Spokane is my dear friend and brilliant guitarist Tim Jago 🎸 I can’t wait to welcome Bonnie Raitt to Mildred Bailey Country on May 28th in Spokane!!! Himacus Qeci’yew’yew (thank you so much), Bonnie and BRHQ, for this beautiful gift. I will cherish it always! @bonnieraittofficial @timjago #womeninmusic #womeninginjazz #nativesinjazz #sistersinsong #dreamsdocometrue