When we spoke to bassist Endea Owens earlier this year, just before a virtual concert, she told us: "Every time I get to play music, I get giddy inside and I can't wait to go on this discovery. The only thing that would have made it better is the audience but even without that, I was thankful for the experience." On Sept. 25, the award-winning bassist — a member of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's house band Stay Human, led by Jon Batiste — got her wish. Performing at Dizzy's Club with her band The Cookout, Owens served the in-person audience a piping hot set. Literally sparkling, Owens captivated the room with her masterful playing and exuberant charm. This selection from that performance features two of Owens' original compositions, "Feel Good" and "Cycles" as well as "Moanin'," a Bobby Timmons classic.

Listen to our radio episode to learn more about the Detroit native, including the inspirational story of Owens' upbringing and the way she gave back to her community over the course of the pandemic: https://www.npr.org/2021/07/01/101175...

SET LIST
00:00 "Feel Good" (Endea Owens)
09:17 "Moanin'" (Bobby Timmons)
18:31 "Cycles" (Endea Owens)

MUSICIANS
Endea Owens: bandleader, bass
Irwin Hall, alto saxophone
John Davis, drums
Jeffery Miller, trombone
Keith Brown, piano
Kalí Rodriguez, trumpet


Head to the Jazz Night in America homepage for more episodes, including our weekly radio show, full-length concert films and short video documentaries: http://www.npr.org/jazznight

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