Endea Owens

Endea Owens is a Detroit-raised jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader who studied at Juilliard. Her music blends hard-swinging jazz with soul, gospel, funk, and blues. A Grammy, Emmy, and Peabody-winning artist, she played in The Late Show house band Stay Human and released her debut album "Feel Good Music" in 2023. Her ensemble The Cookout delivers uplifting, joy-filled performances rooted in gathering and community.