A late-night conversation in groove, where jazz, R&B, funk, soul, fusion, voice, and improvisation move between the band and the room.

The Kuumba Experience brings a living, breathing set to Black Cat — rhythm-forward, soulful, and built around the energy of creation in real time. With drums, keys, bass, guitar, and vocals moving as one, the music opens up into something fluid, intimate, and electric.

“Kuumba” means to create: to make, to shape, to leave something more beautiful behind. After Dark lives in that spirit, inviting the audience inside the music as it unfolds.

Band Lineup:

Jordan McGowan, producer/drums

Vernon Hall, bass

Skylar, lead vocals

Jeriko Blaq, lead guitar

Jamie Hawkins, musical director/keys

Wayne Jackson, creative director

From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.