Nicholas Payton — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 13 Nicholas Payton setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Marcus Garvey Park, New York, United States.

Nicholas Payton live: key facts

Gigvault documents 14 Nicholas Payton concerts from 1995 to 2026 in 5 cities.

Nicholas Payton — artist information

Nicholas Payton arrives on stage not just with his trumpet, but with an entire universe of sonic possibility. His horn sings, whispers, and roars, weaving intricate tapestries of sound that are both deeply rooted in jazz tradition and boldly forging new paths. The air crackles with an infectious energy, a palpable connection between the musicians and the captivated audience. Each performance is a spontaneous exploration, a vibrant conversation where improvisation reigns and every note feels alive, breathing with a life of its own.

Genres: jazz, trumpet, contemporary jazz.

Nicholas Payton setlist — Marcus Garvey Park, New York, United States (2025-08-23)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. Woody 'N' You
  2. Hangin’ in and Jivin’
  3. Bust‐A‐Move
  4. Jazz is a Four-Letter Word
  5. Bleek’s Blues

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier Nicholas Payton setlists

Nicholas Payton setlist — Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans, United States (2025-05-04)

13 songs, in the order played:

  1. Feed the Fire
  2. Let It Ride
  3. Bust‐A‐Move
  4. Jazz is a Four-Letter Word
  5. Gold Dust Black Magic
  6. Ultraviolet
  7. Fall
  8. Unconditional Love
  9. Kimanthi
  10. The Backward Step
  11. A Moment of Awakening
  12. Drums
  13. BAM Is for the Children

Source: setlist.fm

Nicholas Payton setlist — Silverado Resort and Spa, Napa, United States (2023-07-29)

2 songs, in the order played:

  1. Freedom Is No Fear
  2. Feed the Fire

Source: setlist.fm

Nicholas Payton setlist — Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, United States (2019-03-16)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Afro-Caribbean Mixtape
  2. El Guajiro
  3. Jazz is a Four-Letter Word
  4. Just Enough
  5. Kimanthi
  6. Othello
  7. Junie's Boogie

Source: setlist.fm

Nicholas Payton setlist — Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, United States (2013-02-22)

1 song, in the order played:

  1. Drad Dog

Source: setlist.fm

Nicholas Payton setlist — Blues Alley, Washington, United States (2001-10-23)

3 songs, in the order played:

  1. Nick at Nite
  2. Blacker Black's Revenge
  3. A Time for Love

Source: setlist.fm

61 Nicholas Payton setlists are known in total; the most recent 13 are shown here.

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Songs Nicholas Payton plays most often live

Across the last 13 Nicholas Payton concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
Gold Dust Black Magic4 of 1331%
Jazz is a Four-Letter Word4 of 1331%
Ultraviolet4 of 1331%
Feed the Fire3 of 1323%
Infrared3 of 1323%
BAM Is for the Children2 of 1315%
Big George2 of 1315%
Bust‐A‐Move2 of 1315%
Kimanthi2 of 1315%
Kimathi2 of 1315%

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Nicholas Payton played?

Nicholas Payton shows on Gigvault are documented in 5 cities — New Orleans, Washington, New York, Napa and Oakland. Venues include Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Blues Alley in Washington, Blues Alley Club in Washington and Cafe Istanbul in New Orleans.

When did Nicholas Payton last play?

The most recent Nicholas Payton show on record is 2026-09-27 at Blues Alley Club, Washington, United States.

How many Nicholas Payton concerts are on Gigvault?

14 Nicholas Payton concerts are documented, from 1995 to 2026 across 5 cities.

When is Nicholas Payton playing live next?

One Nicholas Payton date is announced: 2026-11-14 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark.

Where can I find Nicholas Payton setlists?

13 setlists by Nicholas Payton are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.

How many songs does Nicholas Payton play live?

Nicholas Payton typically plays 5 songs — most concerts land between 3 and 8 across the last 13 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Nicholas Payton open with?

Nicholas Payton varies the opener — 12 different opening songs across the last 13 concerts, most often "Feed the Fire" (2 times).

What song does Nicholas Payton close with?

Nicholas Payton varies the closing song — 12 different closers across the last 13 concerts, most often "BAM Is for the Children" (2 times).

Which songs does Nicholas Payton always play?

No song appeared at every one of the last 13 Nicholas Payton concerts. The closest is "Gold Dust Black Magic" at 4 of 13.

What rare songs has Nicholas Payton played recently?

39 songs appeared only once across the last 13 concerts, among them A Moment of Awakening, A Time for Love, Afro-Caribbean Mixtape, Black Is Beautiful, Blacker Black's Revenge, Bleek’s Blues, Concentric Circles, Drad Dog.

Does Nicholas Payton play the same setlist every night?

No — Nicholas Payton changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 1 of roughly 6 songs.

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