Join rising jazz vocalist Tyreek McDole for a performance inspired by his debut album Open Up Your Senses. Blending original songs with freedom songs and spirituals, McDole creates a space for reflection, unity, and collective healing. This is more than a concert—it’s a journey through sound, rooted in the rich legacy of Black American Music.
This concert is part of KCA’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration. For more than a decade, KCA and Queens College have held a special annual event in honor and memory of Dr. King’s legacy and his connection to Queens College, where he delivered a powerful speech from the stage of Colden Auditorium in 1965.
This special program includes a recognition ceremony and keynote address at 3 PM by the event’s honoree, Carol Jenkins, American women’s rights activist, author, television host, and former television journalist, followed by the Tyreek McDole Quintet concert at 4 PM. This recognition event is co-sponsored by the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr.
Tyreek McDole – vocals, Caelan Cardello – piano, Dylan Band – tenor saxophone, Dan Finn – double bass & Gary Jones III – drums
Northwell Health is the official sponsor of jazz programming at KCA.
