Endea Owens

Fifteen acts to perform concerts at three venues at Jazz at Lincoln Center during Jan. 12-13, 2024.

WBGO’s photographers share images from the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, held in Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square and featuring The Cookers, Endea Owens, Charles McPherson and many others.

Literally sparkling, Owens captivated the room with her masterful playing and exuberant charm.

As a prelude to Young Stars of Jazz at Dizzy's Club this Friday, enjoy the band's Bryant Park Picnic Performances set, co-presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Speaking from her dressing room at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Endea Owens reflects on her burgeoning career as a bassist and bandleader; navigating male-dominated spaces as an African-American woman musician; and her personal mission to feed and entertain the masses.