KMHD & Soul'd Out proudly present
SAMORA PINDERHUGHES - Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears

Tune In to KMHD TUES Dec 10 at 12-1pm on Jazz for Lunch w/ Alex Newman and Samora discussing insights on the new album and his sublime works ..

A vey special intimate Evening with Samora Pinderhughes, a one-of-a-kind talent -  composer, pianist, vocalist, filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist known for examining sociopolitical issues and fighting for change through his art.

Featuring: Samora Pinderhughes - piano, vocals | Josh Crumbly - bass | Elliott Skinner - guitar, vocals | Conor Rayne - drums

Celebrating his already acclaimed new album "Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears" feat. the singles "Slow Time", "Drown" & "Better".

Lauded as “one of the most affecting singer songwriters today, in any genre” by The New York Times and “a magical being” by Forbes, Pinderhughes is shaping new worlds through his art, his honesty, his vulnerability and with his real reputation as an artist’s artist.

The new album, "Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears", is a deeply personal exploration and reflection of mental health in the modern age, told through the beats of a failing relationship - and is the is the follow up to his globally accalimed masterpiece "Grief" which was selected as a top ten Best Jazz album of 2022 by The New York Times.

"So much of this new album is about complexity and the layered reality of being a human being - all the things we usually obscure in public, but that affect us so much. Striving for the deepest commitment to honesty in the music. that’s reflected in the visuals and this piece means the world to me in its detail, emotion and brilliance."

Pinderhughes has been profiled by the New York Times, NPR and Forbes, collaborated with Common, Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper and aja monet and his works have been commissioned by institutions including Carnegie Hall, the Sundance Film Festival, The Kitchen, Yerba Buena Center for The Arts, and the Kennedy Center.

He was awarded a significant grant from the Mellon Foundation for The Healing Project, his multidisciplinary arts project about healing from incarceration and structural violence and has received many accolades for his score to the award winning "Going to Mars : The Nikki Giovanni Project" HBO Documentary.
 

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides 2 options for purchasers. Reserved Seating is on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is available for select shows. Seating in General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.