🥁 Mark your calendars! The legendary Napoleon Revels-Bey takes the stage at the Harlem Jazz Series on May 8, 2026, 7:00 pm.
A transformative percussionist whose virtuosic command has redefined jazz and improvised music, Revels-Bey weaves together free jazz, improvisation, and experimental sounds that challenge every convention. His playing is deeply philosophical—treating percussion as a vehicle for boundless creative expression.
He's performed alongside jazz luminaries including Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp, and Sonny Fortune, as well as legendary vocalists Ruth Brown, Gladys Knight, and Gloria Lynn. From Broadway's brightest stages to the avant-garde's most experimental frontiers, his career represents a rare synthesis of technical mastery and fearless innovation.
Beyond performance, Revels-Bey is a dedicated educator and cultural steward, mentoring the next generation while continuing to expand the possibilities of percussion and jazz.
Don't miss this visionary artist live at the Harlem Jazz Series. This is jazz history in the making.
Tickets: $30