Performance Dates

January 16, 2026, 7:30 pm

Contact Information

Myrtle Woldson Center
Phone (509) 313-2787
211 E Desmet Ave
Spokane, WA 99202

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Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band

"Jazz is a uniquely American art form. The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band... takes that one step further." – The Olympian

The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band is an ensemble of Native and Indigenous jazz musicians from across Indian Country. Led by the celebrated vocalist and luminary Julia Keefe (Nez Perce), the ensemble brings charisma, passion, and purpose to every stage, leaving audiences both inspired and educated. Performing pieces from their under-appreciated predecessors in jazz, like Mildred Bailey (Coeur d’Alene) and Jim Pepper (Kaw/Mvskoke), alongside works by contemporary Indigenous composers, the band spotlights a vibrant, long-standing tradition of Indigenous improvised music today. The JKIBB features a ‘who’s who’ of Indigenous bandleaders, and since their debut in 2022, has headlined marquee events including the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Learn more about The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band.