Artist
Artist
Ottawa Jazz Festival 2025

Keyon Harrold

Wed, Jun 25, 2025

Keyon Harrold, an award-winning trumpeter, vocalist, songwriter, and producer, is touring in support of his GRAMMY-nominated album Foreverland (Concord), a genre-blending project featuring collaborations with Laura Mvula, Malaya, Common, Robert Glasper, and PJ Morton. Known for his warm, expressive trumpet sound, Harrold first gained international attention for his work on the GRAMMY-winning Miles Ahead film and his critically acclaimed album The Mugician (Sony Legacy / Mass Appeal). His music mixes jazz, Afrobeat, soul, hip-hop, rock, and more, and he has collaborated with top artists like Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, Beyoncé, and Eminem. Harrold's live performances are hailed as some of the best, showcasing his band's dynamic blend of African American music in a style he dubs "Bop Pop Hip-Hop Jazz." With appearances as a soloist with Big Bands and Orchestras, as well as in special concert programs, Harrold continues to push musical boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.