
In A Mellow Tone
Wednesday May 21st, 2025 with Natalie McGrath
In Nubya's Key - Exploring the depth and sound of female saxophonist Nubya Garcia
Join host Natalie McGrath for a compelling session of In a Mellow Tone as we journey through the expansive soundscape of Nubya Garcia—a trailblazing force in contemporary jazz.
Born in London, the 34-year-old saxophonist, bandleader, and composer has a sound that refuses to be boxed in. At its core is jazz—but her discography weaves through dub, classical, R&B, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and spiritual motifs, blending them into a bold, exploratory sonic experience that’s entirely her own.
This session is part of a special series celebrating women who are reshaping jazz as composers, bandleaders, and cultural leaders.
Nubya Garcia is not only redefining the sound of modern jazz—she’s using her platform to amplify conversations around identity, heritage, and justice. Through her music and presence, she advocates for community, creative integrity, and the power of staying rooted in one’s story.
We’ll explore selections from her acclaimed albums Source and Odyssey, highlight her electrifying live performances, and reflect on her activism, influences, and lasting impact on the global jazz movement.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time listener, tonight’s show will reveal just how fearless an innovator Nubya Garcia truly is.
Don’t miss your chance to see her live at the Ottawa Jazz Festival on June 28th!”
Dawn Nubya Garcia ft. Esperanza Spalding - Odyssey - Concord Jazz - 2024 |
Set It Free Nubya Garcia, Richie - Odyssey - Concord Jazz - 2024 |
We Walk In Gold [ft. Georgia Anne Muldrow] Nubya Garcia ft. Georgia Anne Muldrow - Odyssey - Concord Jazz - 2024 |
Solstice (Live Performance - 2025 Tiny Desk Concert) Nubya Garcia - Odyssey - Concord Jazz - 2024 |
Clarity (Live Performance - 2025 Tiny Desk Concert) Nubya Garcia - Odyssey - Concord Jazz - 2024 |
Odyssey (Live Performance - 2025 Tiny Desk Concert) Nubya Garcia - Odyssey - Concord Jazz - 2024 |
Triumphance (Live Performance - 2025 Tiny Desk Concert) Nubya Garcia - Odyssey - Concord Jazz - 2024 |
Outerlude Nubya Garcia - Odyssey - Concord Jazz - 2024 |
Water's Path Nubya Garcia - Odyssey - Concord Jazz - 2024 |
The Seer Nubya Garcia - Odyssey - Concord Jazz - 2024 |
In Other Words, Living Nubya Garcia - Odyssey - Concord Jazz - 2024 |
Lost Kingdoms Nubya Garcia - Nubya's 5ive - Jazz Re:freshed - 2017 |
Source [Feat. Ms MAURICE, Cassie Kinoshi, & Richie Seivwright] Nubya Garcia - Source - Concord Jazz - 2020 |
The Message Continues Nubya Garcia - Source - Concord Jazz - 2020 |
Stand With Each Other [Feat. Ms MAURICE, Cassie Kinoshi, & Richie Seivwright] Nubya Garcia - Source - Concord Jazz - 2020 |
Together Is A Beautiful Place To Be - Nala Sinephro Remix Nala Sinephro, Nubya Garcia - SOURCE ⧺ WE MOVE - Concord Jazz - 2021 |
La cumbia me está llamando [Feat. La Perla] - Kaidi Tatham Remix Nubya Garcia, La Perla, Kaidi Tatham - SOURCE ⧺ WE MOVE - Concord Jazz - 2021 |
Nubya's Side of Town (feat. Nubya Garcia) Joe Armon-Jones, Nubya Garcia - Wrong Side of Town - Aquarii - 2024 |
Fortify Nubya Garcia - Fortify - Single - Concord Jazz - 2024 |
Contemplation Nubya Garcia - Nubya's 5ive - Jazz Re:freshed - 2017 |
When We Are Nubya Garcia - When We Are - Nyasha Records - 2018 |
Hey Natalie, thanks for doing the profile. I was reading about Nubya Garcia tonight as I am playing a track by Ezra Collective on chance Meeting this week that she performs on.
9:43 PM, May 21st, 2025