REGGIE NICHOLSON

HARLEM JAZZ BOXX @ MOUNT ASCENSION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / JULY 24

Drummer-composer Reggie Nicholson brings his deeply personal, instantly recognizable voice to Harlem. A key figure in Chicago’s AACM and a longtime New York presence, Reggie is known for his expansive rhythmic imagination, dynamic control, and painterly sense of color on the kit. His music balances groove and abstraction, moving easily from whisper-soft textures to explosive polyrhythms without ever losing a strong narrative thread. In concert, he leads with both authority and openness, giving his band room to stretch while keeping the focus sharp and the energy focused. This Harlem appearance is a rare chance to hear Reggie Nicholson in an intimate, acoustically rich setting, where every brushstroke and cymbal swell lands with full emotional weight. For listeners who love adventurous swing, deep pocket, and thoughtful improvisation, this is a must-hear summer highlight.