Jazz at LACMA Fridays

Come to LACMA every Friday night through November and enjoy a free outdoor concert and free admission to the permanent collection for your friends and family. Check out the list of legends and emerging artists that will take the stage.

Nick Mancini Collective
Friday, August 13 | 6:00 pm
"Nick Mancini ... an exploratory young vibraphonist with two toes dipped in tradition who splashes gentle swing and exotic undersea layerings of filtered light. Original and good."–Greg Burk, LA Weekly.
As both a vibraphonist and as a bandleader, Mancini enjoys a reputation as one of New York's top players. Now an in-demand Angeleno, Mancini plays with a maturity that belies his youth. He has accrued both a band and a following that reflects his dual commitment to deep musical exploration and old-school entertainment.
BP Grand Entrance | Free, no reservations


Bobby Bradford Mo'tet with visual artist George Herms
Friday, August 20 | 6:00 pm
Join trumpet legend Bobby Bradford for a special collaborative evening of music and art with world-renowned artist George Herms. Bradford's historic career included tours with Ornette Coleman and John Carter followed by work with Eric Dolphy, Charlie Haden, Vinny Golia, and David Murray. Last year, Bradford became the second recipient of the Festival of New Trumpet Music's Award of Recognition.
BP Grand Entrance | Free, no reservations


Mon David
Friday, August 27 | 6:00 pm
In 2006, vocalist Mon David won the London International Jazz Vocal Competition, which led to his signing with Candid Records and the start of his international singing career. The Philippine-born vocalist has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival, Jakarta Jazz and Philippine Int'l Jazzfest and has been a favorite headliner at JazzPhil-USA's annual Fil-Am Jazz Fest. Known for his wide vocal range, rich tone, fearless style, and eclectic musicality, Mon has shared the stage with jazz luminaries such as Dianne Schuur, David Benoit, Eric Marienthal,  and Bobby Enriquez.
BP Grand Entrance | Free, no reservations


Kamasi Washington and the Next Step
Friday, September 3 | 6:00 pm
Bandleader and saxophonist Kamasi Washington is one of the exciting young players on the jazz scene today. The award-winning saxophonist is also a member of such leading groups as the Gerald Wilson Big Band and Luckman Jazz Orchestra, and has performed with artists ranging from Billy Higgins and Wayne Shorter to Snoop Dog, Mos Def, and Raphael Saadiq. Washington has performed at such festivals as the Playboy Jazz Festival, Detroit Jazz Festival and Radio Music Awards.
BP Grand Entrance | Free, no reservations


“L.A. Jazz Treasure Award” – Les McCann featuring the Javon Jackson Quintet with Les McCann
Friday, September 10 | 6:00 pm
LACMA and the Los Angeles Jazz Society proudly present the 2nd annual “L.A. Jazz Treasure Award” to jazz keyboard pioneer Les McCann. The evening features saxophonist Jovan Jackson and his band who have toured the world with McCann and recently featured on NPR’s “JazzSet.”

McCann is best known as an innovator in the soul jazz style, merging jazz with funk, soul and world rhythms and his classic recordings include "Compared to What" and "With These Hands."  McCann has worked closely with Eddie Harris, Benny Bailey, Stanley Turrentine, The Memphis Horns, Freddie Jackson, Joan Baez and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and his music has influenced a generation of performers and composers.
BP Grand Entrance | Free, no reservations


Bob Mintzer Quartet
Friday, September 17 | 6:00 pm
Saxophonist, bass clarinetist, composer, arranger, leader of a Grammy Award winning big band, member of the Yellowjackets, and educator, Bob Mintzer makes his LACMA debut with an all-star band. Bob has recorded 26 solo recordings with both big band and small jazz ensembles and is an 18-year member of the legendary Yellowjackets, and has recorded 12 cds with them.
LA Times Central Court | Free, no reservations


Kristin Korb
Friday, September 24 | 6:00 pm
Vocalist/bassist Kristin Korb tours internationally as a performer, clinician, and guest artist with numerous jazz ensembles. While studying privately with jazz bass icon Ray Brown, he arranged for her first recording with his trio, Introducing Kristin Korb, on Telarc Records. Her new release, In The Meantime, features her innovative arrangements of jazz standards with the help of jazz greats Bob Sheppard, Nick Mancini, Llew Matthews, Steve Barnes and Larry Koonse.
LA Times Central Court | Free, no reservations


Tom Rizzo Quartet
Friday, October 1 | 6:00 pm
With his signature sweet tone and driving rhythmic pulse, guitarist Tom Rizzo plays not only bebop based jazz, but has also spent much of his career playing funk, pop, folk, R&B, and alternative music. Rizzo has recorded and performed with a wide range of musicians including Maynard Ferguson, Johnny Mathis, The Tonight Show Band with Doc Severinsen, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, along with numerous recordings under his own name.
LA Time Central Court | Free, no reservations


Ernie Watts Quartet
Friday, October 8 | 6:00 pm
Two-time Grammy Award winner Ernie Watts is one of the most versatile and prolific saxophone players on the music scene. In a diverse career that has spanned more than 40 years, he has been featured on over 500 recordings by artists ranging from Cannonball Adderley to Frank Zappa, always exhibiting his unforgettable trademark sound. A staple on the international jazz festivals and clubs, Watts latest project was collaboration with vocalist Kurt Elling entitled the Music of Coltrane and Hartman.
LA Time Central Court | Free, no reservations


Peter Erskine Quartet
Friday, October 15 | 6:00 pm
The Peter Erskine Quartet featuring drummer Peter Erskine, pianist Alan Pasqua, saxophonist Bob Mintzer and bassist Darek Oles play "Standards 2, Movie Music." This is the follow-up CD to last year's Grammy-nominated "Standards" album by Peter Erskine and Alan Pasqua. This new audiophile recording explores timeless melodies from the world of film, tunes that inspire great memories and jazz performances. This concert celebrates the CD's release.
LA Time Central Court | Free, no reservations


Louis Van Taylor Band
Friday, October 22 | 6:00 pm
Saxophone and woodwind specialist Louis Van Taylor has been performing the world over that began with a 20 year association with Ray Charles, as well as  the Gap Band, Kool and the Gang, Gerald Wilson, Jimmie and Jeannie Cheatham, Phil Ranelin, and many others. Louis added teaching and mentoring to his  activities including 7yrs at USC Jazz Studies Dept., and Washington Rucker's Jazz for Wee People sponsored by The Los Angeles Jazz Society.
LA Time Central Court | Free, no reservations


Harold Land Jr. Trio with vocalist Rita Edmond
Friday, October 29 | 6:00 pm
Renowned pianist and keyboardist, Harold Land returns to LACMA joined by vocalist Rita Edmond. Land has performed in concerts and festivals around the world and has recorded with Bobby Hutcherson, Dwight Trible, Joe Henderson, Ray Brown Jr. as well as his father, saxophonist Harold Land, Sr. Christopher Loudon of JazzTimes writes of Rita Edmond, "It's not often that a debut vocal album suggests the near-certitude of future greatness, but Rita Edmond's Sketches of a Dream, is of that rare ilk."
LA Time Central Court | Free, no reservations


Theo Saunders Quartet
Friday, November 5 | 6:00 pm
Pianist Theo Saunders' musical odyssey has taken him to four continents and more than twenty countries. He has performed in many of the most prestigious jazz festivals, concert halls and night clubs, with distinguished jazz artists including Freddie Hubbard, Carla Bley, Charles Lloyd, Bob Brookmeyer, Harold Land, Buddy Collette, Eddie Harris, James Moody, Bobby Hutcherson, Teddy Edwards, Jack Dejohnette, Joe Lovano, and Pharoah Sanders.
LA Time Central Court | Free, no reservations


Littleton Brothers
Friday, November 12 | 6:00 pm
The Littleton Brothers are Southern California jazz scene veterans  - Jeff Littleton, bass and Don Littleton, drums and percussion. They have appeared or recorded both together and individually with countless instrumental and vocal artists, including Herbie Hancock, Horace Silver, Cannonball Adderley, Stanley Turrentine, Billy Higgins, Horace Tapscott, Charles McPherson, Pharoah Sanders, Billy Eckstine and Joe Williams, and also worked on the Nancy Wilson television show "Red, Hot & Cool".
LA Time Central Court | Free, no reservations


John Altman Big Band
Friday, November 19 | 6:00 pm
Composer, arranger and bandleader John Altman brings his world-renown big band to close the 2010 Jazz at LACMA season. Altman's diverse career includes performances with Chet Baker, Plas Johnson, Ernie Watts, Red Holloway, Conte Candoli, Les McCann, Percy Heath and many others. He conducted the Stan Tracey Big Band and the Durham Cathedral Choir for an album of Duke Ellington's Sacred Music and was musical director for the all-star band assembled for the Amnesty International's benefit "The Secret Policeman's Other Ball" with an ensemble that included Sting, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Phil Collins.
LA Time Central Court | Free, no reservations


Presenter / Producer: Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Listed Categories
Music > International
Music > Jazz / Blues


Event Phone: 323-857-6115

Venue
BP Grand Entrance or LA Times Central Court at LACMA.
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90036

Regions:
LA - Hollywood / Westside


Performance Dates: 8/13/2010 - 11/19/2010

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Performance Times
Every Friday 6 pm–8 pm, April through November.


Ticket Information( FREE EVENT! ):
Free
No tickets or reservations required.


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