Sheila E and The E-Train at The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival

The legendary “Queen of Percussion” brings unmatched energy, musicianship and showmanship to the Clifford Brown stage. From Prince to jazz to Latin music, Sheila E. has built one of the most remarkable careers in modern music, earning Grammy, Emmy and Latin Grammy recognition along the way.

// The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival is a week-long celebration of music, culture, and community honoring Wilmington’s own Clifford Brown, one of the most influential trumpet players in jazz history. Since its founding in 1989, the festival has grown into the largest free jazz festival on the East Coast, attracting thousands of music lovers from across the region and around the world.

For seven unforgettable days, Rodney Square becomes an outdoor concert venue unlike any other. Grammy Award winners, international touring artists, rising stars, hometown favorites, and groundbreaking performers share one stage in the heart of downtown Wilmington. Whether you’re a lifelong jazz fan or…