Kalil is one of the most riveting jazz vocalists to come along in a generation. He was raised here in the Bay Area on Nigerian Afrobeat and Highlife music, classically trained for the world’s opera stages, then spirited into a world of jazz, enraptured by the jewels of melody, rhythm and eloquence of the bountiful masterpieces found in what’s come to be known as the Great American Songbook  — song after song of love, wit, humanity, joy and wry wisdom. 

In the past three years, he’s made seven trips to Party Town (as he’s dubbed Russia) to sing with combos and orchestras for jazz hungry oligarchs and commoners alike!

You’ll understand why the world has embraced him when you tune in to catch the magic he’ll create New Year’s Day with Luis Peralta on piano, Dexter Williams on bass and Genius Wesley on drums.

Take in our shows on the Bird & Beckett Facebook page or YouTube channel.

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Your generosity allows us to guarantee a “fair” wage of $150 per musician
for our live stream concerts during this pandemic period
of few gigs and sparse gig income.