This event is in the past.It took place on May 16, 2026 at The Jazz Gallery.










KOKAYI is a Guggenheim Fellow and GRAMMY-nominated improvisational vocalist who blurs the lines between jazz, hip hop, and spoken word. His album release brings "new energy" to The Jazz Gallery with a tight quartet and vocals that bend genres in real time.
GRAMMY-nominated artist
Guggenheim Fellow
genre-blending vocals
intimate jazz club
Tips
🎤first emcee to win Guggenheim Fellowship
🍷small bar with wine and soft drinks
💺table seats may open up after first set
Kokayi – Album Release Show
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KOKAYI is a Guggenheim Fellow and GRAMMY-nominated improvisational vocalist who blurs the lines between jazz, hip hop, and spoken word. His album release brings "new energy" to The Jazz Gallery with a tight quartet and vocals that bend genres in real time.
GRAMMY-nominated artist
Guggenheim Fellow
genre-blending vocals
intimate jazz club
Tips
🎤first emcee to win Guggenheim Fellowship
🍷small bar with wine and soft drinks
💺table seats may open up after first set
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