Kes: Jazz Musician in New York

About Kes

Kes is a jazz artist heard on New York City stages at Jazz at Lincoln Center, including appearances tied to the Unity Jazz Festival. Their work often sits in conversation with Caribbean rhythmic language while staying grounded in modern small‑ensemble practice. Onstage, Kes has performed alongside musicians such as Etienne Charles, Eddie Palmieri, Herlin Riley, Tomeka Reid, Solomon Hicks, and Kate Kortum. The playing favors clarity over spectacle, with ensemble dialogue treated as the main event.