- Saturday | December 6 | 8:00 PM
- Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center
- 501 Texas Ave. Houston TX 77002
- 713-524-5050 | boxoffice@dacamera.com
Vocalist Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today’s jazz scene, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington, DC to the iconic stages of New York and beyond. Quickly attracting the admiration of today’s jazz legends for her exceptional artistry, she was recently singled out by Wynton Marsalis to perform at the Jazz at Lincoln Center gala and has appeared alongside Dianne Reeves in concert. Ekep Nkwelle is poised to become one of the defining artists of her generation.
“Her voice soars” – NPR Music
“a rising star”
— All About Jazz
RECOMMENDED EVENTS

Walter Smith III Quartet
- Friday | October 17 | 8:00 PM
- Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center
For his recent Blue Note release, three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not, the irrepressible saxophonist Walter Smith III pays homage to his hometown, with his fellow Houston natives, pianist Jason Moran and drummer Kendrick Scott, plus bassist Reuben Rogers.

Nicholas Payton Quartet
- Friday | Nov 14 | 8:00 PM
- Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center
A two-time Grammy winner with five nominations, trumpeter Nicholas Payton has released over 20 recordings as a leader, pushing musical boundaries and showcasing a variety of contemporary and traditional styles.

Branford Marsalis Quartet
- Sunday | February 22 | 5:00 PM
- Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center
The living jazz legend, three-time Grammy winner and NEA Jazz Master re-imagines Keith Jarrett’s classic recording Belonging.
OUR VALUES
Connection
We value and nurture rich and often unexpected connections among musical genres, art forms, and ideas; between people and places; between the past and the present.
Exploration
We believe that openness to new experiences and enthusiasm for learning are vital to human experience. At the vanguard of arts organizations, we continually evolve our ways of presenting to combine an unusual mix of in-depth exploration and accessibility.
Excellence
DACAMERA has become synonymous with quality; the common denominator of our diverse activities, on stage and in the community, is excellence.
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