Jazz Harpist Brandee Younger Trio Performs Final Concert of Season

Acclaimed artist to lead trio at Jazz at All Saints' event on March 13

Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:00pm

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On Friday, March 13, acclaimed jazz harpist Brandee Younger will lead her trio in the final concert of the second season of Jazz at All Saints' in New York City. Younger, who is known for revolutionizing the harp's role in modern music, is the recent recipient of a prestigious Doris Duke Artist Award.

Why it matters

Brandee Younger is considered a trailblazer in the jazz world, becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition in 2022 and winning an NAACP Image Award in 2024. Her performance at Jazz at All Saints' will showcase her unique blend of classical training, R&B, gospel, and hip-hop influences, continuing the legacy of pioneering jazz harpists like Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane.

The details

As a composer and performer, Younger builds on her classical training with the rhythmic soulfulness of various genres. Her most recent album, 'Gadabout Season,' was selected as one of the best jazz albums of 2025 by both The New York Times and NPR. Younger is also known for playing the harp once owned by the legendary Alice Coltrane.

  • The concert will take place on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • Younger's album 'Gadabout Season' was released in 2025.

The players

Brandee Younger

A jazz harpist who is known for revolutionizing the harp's role in modern music. She is the recent recipient of a $525,000 Doris Duke Artist Award and has worked with cultural icons such as Stevie Wonder, Common, Lauryn Hill, and Pharoah Sanders.

Alice Coltrane

A pioneering jazz harpist whose harp Brandee Younger now plays, continuing her legacy.

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What’s next

Brandee Younger's performance at Jazz at All Saints' on March 13, 2026 will be the final concert of the venue's second season.

The takeaway

Brandee Younger's performance showcases her innovative approach to the harp, blending classical, R&B, gospel, and hip-hop influences. As a trailblazer in the jazz world, her concert will continue the legacy of pioneering jazz harpists while highlighting her own unique artistry.