Legendary Jazz Artists’ Ramsey Lewis Quintet and Lee Ritenour with Ernie Watts debut at Segerstrom Concert Hall
October 5, 2017
Hopefully, people will leave, talking about jazz in their communities.”
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Jazz
Taking a Tour of Watts Towers for the First Time
October 5, 2017
The Watts Towers are truly considered one of Southern California’s most recognized works of art
Paul’s Place—The New Spot for the Grown & Sexy Generation
August 3, 2017
Paul Hiles has created a place for his generation to enjoy good music in the community.
Lula Washington Summer Dance Focuses on Arts, Leadership, Community
August 3, 2017
“This summer the students learned Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Af-rican, Caribbean, Tap, Stepping, and Acting.”
Friday Night Jazz @ LACMA
July 7, 2017
Oct. 27-Nov. 25 Listen to the jazz every Friday through the end of November, you can hear a free jazz concert at LACMA in the grand entrance. Bring the family early for great seats. And remember that the museum is free to all Los Angeles County residents after 5 p.m. on Fridays (Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays too!), so be sure to check out the latest exhibits. No outside alcohol or bottles are allowed. LACMA is located at Miracle Mile, LACMA, 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA.
Quintessential Jazz Evening
June 30, 2017
Jul. 8 Come out for a “Quintessential Jazz Evening” – a fundraiser to make “Harry’s House at the Golden Inn & Village”- a home for alzheimer’s and assisted living, a reality in 2018! The Rona Barrett Foundation Invites the community to this Special Benefit Concert with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra & special guest artist Paula Cole at The Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, Saturday, July 8, 2017 @ 7PM; 5:00 PM – Pre-Concert VIP Reception with “Grazing Feast” and open bar Courtesy of LA Fond Winery. Call The Rona Barrett Foundation for VIP Tickets at (805) 688-8887 or visit
The California Jazz and Blues Museum
June 29, 2017
Based in Leimert Park, the museum pays homage to local legends of jazz and blues
Nearly Gone Gal: The Rescued Archives of Nellie Lutcher
June 1, 2017
Now-Jun. 10 “Nearly Gone Gal: The Rescued Archives of Nellie Lutcher”, March 11-June 10, will exhibit archival recordings, newspaper articles, personal letters, original photographs, and significant archives related to jazz and pop singer, songwriter and pianist Nellie Lutcher. This year, the Center has the unprecedented opportunity to exhibit and highlight the life and work of jazz pianist and vocalist Nellie Lutcher. We will feature the personal and discarded archives of the artist credited as an influence on Nina Simone and the sound of Jazz and Pop in the 50’s and 60’s. Nellie Lutcher once made her home in the West
Real Estate Conference & Jazz Mixer
April 6, 2017
Apr. 15, 16 Presenting Keys For Every Family: Real Estate Conference & Jazz Mixer taking place on April 15 and 16 at the Dollarhide Community Center located at 301 N. Tamarind Ave. in Compton , CA 90220. The conference will be on April 15, from 8am-2pm with topics including sellers and buyers networking opportunities, how to qualify for newly released loan programs and empowering benefits of property ownership among other topics. You will also hear from specialist and real estate authorities on various topics. The Jazz mixer will take place on April 16, from 11am-3pm with food, fun and music.
Black Talkies On Parade presents Mark Cantor’s Jazz West Coast
March 13, 2017
Mar. 25 Black Talkies On Parade welcomes back jazz historian and archivist Mark Cantor. Mark will present a curated show of shorts and clips celebrating Jazz on the West Coast. The program features a variety of jazz styles from Dixieland, to Bebop, to the vibrant sounds of Los Angele’s own Central Avenue. Stan Kenton, Buddy Collette, Dave Brubeck, Kid Ory, Terry Gibbs, Nat “King” Cole, Dave Brubeck, Harold Land are just a few of the performers featured in the show. Your afternoon host will be Lloyd Clayton, Executive Director. Following the screening we will have a Q&A with our speaker
Billy Childs Trio @ The Doheny Mansion
March 13, 2017
Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum Presents Mimi Melnick’s Double M Jazz Salon The Azar Lawrence Quartet
March 13, 2017
Mar. 26 The Azar Lawrence Quartet is Azar Lawrence, saxophones; Theo Saunders, piano; Henry “The Skipper” Franklin, bass; and Tony Austin, drums:12:30PM Doors open; 1-1:30PM Azar Lawrence In Conversation with Jeffrey Winston; 2-3PM FIRST SET – The Azar Lawrence Quartet; 3-4PM Break; 4-5PM SECOND SET – The Azar Lawrence Quartet.Double M Jazz Salon continues its legacy at the Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum in Culver City. Jazz Baroness Mimi Melnick first began Double M Jazz Salon in 1996 in her Encino home on Strawberry Drive. Mimi loved jazz, she organized and hosted the Jazz Salons to support the jazz
Jazz at the Clayton
March 3, 2017
Mar. 26 On Sunday, March 26, from 1-5pm come out for Double M Jazz Salon presents The Azar Lawrence Quartet at the Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum in Culver City. Jazz Baroness Mimi Melnick first began Double M Jazz Salon in 1996 in her Encino home on Strawberry Drive. Mimi loved jazz, she organized and hosted the Jazz Salons to support the jazz community in Los Angeles. Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum is proud and honored to carry the torch. Tickets are $20. To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/double-m-jazz-salon-the-azar-lawrence-quartet-tickets-31982774339
Al Jarreau Dead at 76
February 15, 2017
“We’re In This Love Together” — made him a stalwart on soft jazz radio stations across the country
Jazz Artist Tom Browne at the 11th annual Taste of Soul family festival
October 26, 2016
Tom Browne, a trumpeter known for the song “Funkin for Jamaica” performed at the Taste Of Soul
Reporter: Brittany K. Jackson
Video: Aaron Brumfield