"My Women (Mes Hommes)" is an arrangement by Kevin Toney of D.C. jazz master Andrew White's 1974 composition by the same name. It features Langston Hughes II on alto saxophone. The track is released as part of the Howard University Jazz Ensemble's 2022 album,  "A Tribute to Andrew White." For copies of the album, contact Professor Fred Irby at firby@howard.edu.

Howard University Jazz Ensemble - My Women (Mes Hommes)

The title track from the HUJE's newest album.

Nefertiti

Howard University Jazz Ensemble - Nefertiti

Nicole - Set1 - Tr1

Christie - Mix2 - Tr1

Christie - Mix2 - Tr2

Christie - Mix2 - Tr3

Christie - Mix2 - Tr4

Vocalist Akua Allrich presents her cover of "Can't Stand the Rain," by Ann Peebles, featuring the amazing Nicholas Payton on trumpet and keyboards. They're joined by Kris Funn on bass and Corey Fonville on drums. This is the first single to be released from Allrich's forthcoming album, to be released later in 2015.

Akua Allrich, feat. Nicholas Payton - "Can't Stand the Rain"

"For Real Moments" is an early composition from the legendary pianist Geri Allen. This 1978 recording comes from her time as a member of the Howard University Jazz Ensemble. It was released 40 years after it was originally recorded, as part of the HUJE album "A Tribute to Geri Allen."
For copies of the album, which contains two other tracks from the 1970s featuring Allen as well as seven tracks recorded by the HUJE in 2017, contact Professor Fred Irby at firby@howard.edu.

Tribute to Geri Allen

Howard University Jazz Ensemble, feat. Geri Allen - "For Real Moments"

Andrew White — "Theme From Mahogany"

Andrew White — "Blue Train"

Andrew White — "Good Bait"

Andrew White — "Say! When Are You Coming Back?"

Andrew White — "B Flat Rhythm"

Passion Flower

Andrew White — "Passion Flower"

Andrew White — "Chanson Triste"

Who Got De Funk?

Andrew White — "Part 2"

One track from each of the performers at the D.C. Jazz Loft on Dec. 5, 2010, curated and produced by CapitalBop.
Track 1: "Witch Hunt," U Street All-Stars
Track 2: [Untitled], Elliott Levin Trio
Track 3: [Untitled], Matta Gawa
Track 4: "The Sage," Bobby Muncy Quintet
Track 5: "Muhammad's Bumpin'," OOO (Tri-O Trio)

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