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Sun Apr 13 2025

7:30 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)

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5213 Ballard Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98107

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5213 Ballard Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98107

$30.00

Ages 21+

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Nubya Garcia isn’t an artist you can easily classify. Is it jazz? Sure, the London-born saxophonist, composer and bandleader grew up studying the genre under the noted pianist Nikki Yeoh at Camden Music. But it isn’t until you listen to albums like 2020’s Source and 2024’s Odyssey that you hear broader creativity shining through: It’s jazz, classical, dub, R&B and whatever else Garcia wants to convey. It all comes from a place of exploration and self-study, of wanting to do all the things across all disciplines while ignoring arbitrary boxes that don’t fit. 

Garcia’s sophomore album Odyssey, out in September 2024 via Concord Jazz, is a majestic feat on which she blends orchestral arrangements with R&B, jazz, broken beat and dub, resulting in a grand, nuanced record that feels airy and celestial without sacrificing the groove. It’s a deeply personal offering about her trek to falling back in love with musical composition over the past four years. 

Source, her 2020 debut album, was released via Concord Jazz to massive critical acclaim, an NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert, a Pitchfork “Best New Music” review and a Rolling Stone “Album of the Month” mention. In a profile, The New York Times called Source “a sweeping set of jazz with Afro-Caribbean influences that funnels a life’s worth of experiences into an hourlong listen.” Also upon release, the album entered the UK charts in the Top 30, and she was just one of three artists selected to perform live at Glastonbury’s 2020 Experience, which aired on the BBC to thousands of viewers. Source was also nominated for the Mercury Prize, a prestigious award given to the best albums from the UK or Ireland. 

In 2022, Garcia toured the US in support of Khruangbin, performing in sold-out venues including Radio City Music Hall in New York, the Ryman in Nashville and the Met in Philadelphia. She then headlined her own tour in the UK and US, performing at various festivals including Glastonbury, Love Supreme, Pickathon and Newport Jazz. 

Garcia continues to tour worldwide while also collaborating with major brands like Lululemon, Paul Smith, Labrum, Nicholas Daley and Burberry. She was one of three creatives selected for Fossil’s “Moment In Time” campaign, which was published globally in VOGUE, GQ, and GLAMOUR magazines. Elsewhere, Garcia has been featured in numerous print publications, including Mojo, Vogue and Ebony. 

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Nubya Garcia w/ guests

  • Nubya Garcia

    Nubya Garcia

    Jazz

    London-based saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Nubya Garcia is one of the leading lights of the U.K.'s club culture and jazz scenes. In addition to leading her own bands, she has performed in and recorded with Makaya McCraven's transcontinental groups, and worked with drummer Moses Boyd and producer/toaster Congo Natty. She's played in Theon Cross' trio, with Maisha, and Nerija. Her 2017 debut EP, Nubya's 5ive, sold out in a day; her follow-up, 2018's When We Are EP, placed on the British charts. She broke through with her widely acclaimed 2020 full-length debut Source, and followed it with the remix collection Source: We Move in 2021. In addition to singles over the next two years, Garcia collaborated with Khruangbin on 2023's Live at Radio City Music Hall. The following year, Garcia released the full-length Odyssey. It boasted orchestral arrangements wedding jazz, R&B, and dub; it included guest appearances by Esperanza Spalding and Georgia Ann Muldrow.London-based saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Nubya Garcia is one of the leading lights of the U.K.'s club culture and jazz scenes. In addition to leading her own bands, she has performed in and recorded with Makaya McCraven's transcontinental groups, and worked with drummer Moses Boyd and producer/toaster Congo Natty. She's played in Theon Cross' trio, with Maisha, and Nerija. Her 2017 debut EP, Nubya's 5ive, sold out in a day; her follow-up, 2018's When We Are EP, placed on the British charts. She broke through with her widely acclaimed 2020 full-length debut Source, and followed it with the remix collection Source: We Move in 2021. In addition to singles over the next two years, Garcia collaborated with Khruangbin on 2023's Live at Radio City Music Hall. The following year, Garcia released the full-length Odyssey. It boasted orchestral arrangements wedding jazz, R&B, and dub; it included guest appearances by Esperanza Spalding and Georgia Ann Muldrow.

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Please see the venue's website for their current COVID policy. This ticket is for admission to a live music venue. It provides the holder to observe a musical performance and nothing else. Other goods and services may be purchased once inside the venue. Please note, seating is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
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Nubya Garcia w/ guests

Sun Apr 13 2025 7:30 PM

(Doors 7:00 PM)

Tractor Seattle WA
Nubya Garcia w/ guests

$30.00 Ages 21+

Nubya Garcia isn’t an artist you can easily classify. Is it jazz? Sure, the London-born saxophonist, composer and bandleader grew up studying the genre under the noted pianist Nikki Yeoh at Camden Music. But it isn’t until you listen to albums like 2020’s Source and 2024’s Odyssey that you hear broader creativity shining through: It’s jazz, classical, dub, R&B and whatever else Garcia wants to convey. It all comes from a place of exploration and self-study, of wanting to do all the things across all disciplines while ignoring arbitrary boxes that don’t fit. 

Garcia’s sophomore album Odyssey, out in September 2024 via Concord Jazz, is a majestic feat on which she blends orchestral arrangements with R&B, jazz, broken beat and dub, resulting in a grand, nuanced record that feels airy and celestial without sacrificing the groove. It’s a deeply personal offering about her trek to falling back in love with musical composition over the past four years. 

Source, her 2020 debut album, was released via Concord Jazz to massive critical acclaim, an NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert, a Pitchfork “Best New Music” review and a Rolling Stone “Album of the Month” mention. In a profile, The New York Times called Source “a sweeping set of jazz with Afro-Caribbean influences that funnels a life’s worth of experiences into an hourlong listen.” Also upon release, the album entered the UK charts in the Top 30, and she was just one of three artists selected to perform live at Glastonbury’s 2020 Experience, which aired on the BBC to thousands of viewers. Source was also nominated for the Mercury Prize, a prestigious award given to the best albums from the UK or Ireland. 

In 2022, Garcia toured the US in support of Khruangbin, performing in sold-out venues including Radio City Music Hall in New York, the Ryman in Nashville and the Met in Philadelphia. She then headlined her own tour in the UK and US, performing at various festivals including Glastonbury, Love Supreme, Pickathon and Newport Jazz. 

Garcia continues to tour worldwide while also collaborating with major brands like Lululemon, Paul Smith, Labrum, Nicholas Daley and Burberry. She was one of three creatives selected for Fossil’s “Moment In Time” campaign, which was published globally in VOGUE, GQ, and GLAMOUR magazines. Elsewhere, Garcia has been featured in numerous print publications, including Mojo, Vogue and Ebony. 

Nubya Garcia

Nubya Garcia

Jazz

London-based saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Nubya Garcia is one of the leading lights of the U.K.'s club culture and jazz scenes. In addition to leading her own bands, she has performed in and recorded with Makaya McCraven's transcontinental groups, and worked with drummer Moses Boyd and producer/toaster Congo Natty. She's played in Theon Cross' trio, with Maisha, and Nerija. Her 2017 debut EP, Nubya's 5ive, sold out in a day; her follow-up, 2018's When We Are EP, placed on the British charts. She broke through with her widely acclaimed 2020 full-length debut Source, and followed it with the remix collection Source: We Move in 2021. In addition to singles over the next two years, Garcia collaborated with Khruangbin on 2023's Live at Radio City Music Hall. The following year, Garcia released the full-length Odyssey. It boasted orchestral arrangements wedding jazz, R&B, and dub; it included guest appearances by Esperanza Spalding and Georgia Ann Muldrow.London-based saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Nubya Garcia is one of the leading lights of the U.K.'s club culture and jazz scenes. In addition to leading her own bands, she has performed in and recorded with Makaya McCraven's transcontinental groups, and worked with drummer Moses Boyd and producer/toaster Congo Natty. She's played in Theon Cross' trio, with Maisha, and Nerija. Her 2017 debut EP, Nubya's 5ive, sold out in a day; her follow-up, 2018's When We Are EP, placed on the British charts. She broke through with her widely acclaimed 2020 full-length debut Source, and followed it with the remix collection Source: We Move in 2021. In addition to singles over the next two years, Garcia collaborated with Khruangbin on 2023's Live at Radio City Music Hall. The following year, Garcia released the full-length Odyssey. It boasted orchestral arrangements wedding jazz, R&B, and dub; it included guest appearances by Esperanza Spalding and Georgia Ann Muldrow.

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

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Ages 21+
limit 10 per person
General Admission
$30.00

Delivery Method

Will Call

Terms & Conditions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Please see the venue's website for their current COVID policy. This ticket is for admission to a live music venue. It provides the holder to observe a musical performance and nothing else. Other goods and services may be purchased once inside the venue. Please note, seating is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.