QC MLK Day Celebration: Tyreek McDole

SUN, JAN 18, 3 PM

Goldstein Theatre

“A leading jazz voice of his generation.”

The New York Sun

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 QC’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, honoring Dr. King’s legacy and his historic 1965 speech at Colden Auditorium. The event begins with the MLK ceremony at 3 PM, followed by the concert at 4 PM.

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.

More About the Artists

Tyreek McDole is a vocalist guided by a singular belief: music is one of the most powerful forms of communication. With a voice steeped in depth, spirit, and soul, he invites audiences into a musical journey rooted in reflection, healing, and the radical act of dreaming together.

His program, inspired by his critically acclaimed debut album Open Up Your Senses (Artwork Records, ★★★★ DownBeat Magazine), weaves original compositions with freedom songs, spirituals, and works that speak to justice, unity, and ancestral remembrance. Drawing from the deep well of Black American Music—jazz, soul, and spiritual traditions—McDole creates a performance that honors the past while propelling its legacy into the future.

Guided by a deeply philosophical approach to performance and a commitment to carrying forward the work of Black American artists who stirred hearts and awakened consciousness, McDole transforms the stage into more than a concert venue. It becomes a healing space, a ritual, and a call to open up your senses.

Ticket Info

$29 (No Fees)

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