Blues Night on Civic Plaza Featuring Judith Hill + Michael Matison+ Levi Platero
Sponsored by the City of Albuquerque
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20th Annual New Mexico Jazz Festival
Judith Hill — Grammy Award‑winning vocalist, songwriter, and multi‑instrumentalist known for her work with icons like Michael Jackson, Prince, and Elton John, and for her acclaimed solo albums including Back in Time, Golden Child, Baby, I’m Hollywood! and Letters from a Black Widow. Featured in the Oscar‑winning documentary 20 Feet from Stardom, Hill has performed with artists across genres and continues to shine as a powerhouse solo performer.
Michael Matison — A staple of New Mexico’s blues scene, Matison is known for soulful, high‑energy performances and was recently nominated for Best Vocal Performance at the New Mexico Music Awards. He has appeared in Evolution of the Blues, Bump City, and Outpost’s Summer Thursday Jazz Nights, and returns to the stage with The Mothership, a veteran ensemble blending funk, soul, jazz, and blues.
Levi Platero — A standout New Mexico guitarist blending soulful Texas blues with vintage rock, Platero first emerged with his family band, The Plateros, before joining Indigenous and later releasing his award‑winning EP featuring the NAMA‑winning single “Take Me Back.” Known for electrifying performances at Blues on Civic Plaza and Route 66 Summerfest, he continues to bring high‑energy blues rock rooted in his Navajo Nation heritage.
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