LANGSTON HUGHES II - Saxophonist / Woodwind Doubler / Composer / Educator
Langston Hughes II, a 23-year-old saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator, stands out as a remarkable young talent in today's vibrant music scene. Currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in New York City, Langston's musical journey commenced in the vibrant city of Washington D.C. and thrived through his education at Howard University.
In 2023, Langston was granted admission to The Juilliard School, one of the nation’s leading music conservatories. There, he garnered the attention of musical luminaries such as Rufus Reid, Wynton Marsalis, Ulysses Owens, and others. In his inaugural year at Juilliard, Langston embarked on tours with Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz at Lincoln Orchestra, shared stages with Rufus Reid, Jazzmeia Horn, Orrin Evans, Nat Adderley Jr., and joined Ulysses Owens Jr. and his Generation Y band in Tokyo, Japan, for a run at famed The Cotton Club.
Langston has also taken the lead with his own quartet at prestigious venues and festivals, including Blues Alley, Keystone Korner, The Kennedy Center, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, and the DC Jazz Festival, captivating audiences and leaving them yearning for more.
With years of experience and an ever-growing arsenal of technical and creative skills, Langston has cultivated a distinctive sound that radiates beauty, passion, and positivity.
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