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Some of the hottest names in jazz pay tribute to, and expand upon, the legacies of those who came before. 

3 Events
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Laurie Anderson & Christian McBride
with special guest Rubin Kodheli

Two legendary artists come together in a showcase for their respective versatility – and the pliability of jazz and the avant-garde.

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Artists

  • Laurie Anderson, violin and synthesizers
  • Christian McBride, bass
  • Rubin Kodheli, cello
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Power to the People!
Herbie Hancock

The LA Phil and and the jazz legend collaborate on music of inspiration.

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Program

  • Jessie MONTGOMERY Banner
  • Courtney BRYAN White Gleam of Our Bright Star
  • Wayne SHORTER Aurora (text by Maya Angelou)
  • Intermission
  • Herbie Hancock with the LA Phil:
  • Herbie HANCOCK Ostinato: Suite for Angela (from Mwandishi)
  • Herbie HANCOCK I Have A Dream (from The Prisoner)

Artists

  • Los Angeles Philharmonic
  • Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
  • Herbie Hancock, keyboards
  • Mikaela Bennett, soprano
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(Canceled) Maria Schneider Orchestra • Anat Cohen Tentet

A pair of big bands demonstrates the incredible artistic possibilities of a decades-old jazz tradition.

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Artists

  • Maria Schneider Orchestra
  • Anat Cohen Tentet
  • Oded Lev-Ari, musical director