Friday Night Jazz

Friday Night Jazz moves to the LA Times Central Court for October and November

Elliott Caine Sextet
Friday, October 10 | 6 pm       
Inspired by sixties Blue Note-style jazz, the Elliott Caine Sextet is dedicated to soulful, swinging music. The repertoire ranges from original melodies from within the group to songs penned by such greats as Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard, and Hank Mobley—from straight ahead to Latin to funk grooves and soulful ballads.
L.A. Times Central Court | Free, no reservations

This concert is sponsored by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the Recording Industries’ Music Performance Fund through the assistance of the Professional Musicians Union Local 47.  

Putter Smith
Friday, October 17 | 6 pm
Information coming soon.
L.A. Times Central Court | Free, no reservations

Plas Johnson Quintet
Friday, October 24 | 6 pm
Jazz aficionados know him by name, but almost anyone exposed to music is familiar with his playing. He is the sax soloist on Henry Mancini's famous Pink Panther and Neal Hefti's music for The Odd Couple TV series. Plas is the featured soloist heard on countless albums, including those of such artists as Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Barbra Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan.
L.A. Times Central Court | Free, no reservations

James Love
Friday, October 31 | 6 pm
Vocalist James Love has a tone that is Nat King Cole smooth, but his style is clearly original. His debut recording, Invitations, has been critically acclaimed and widely heard on jazz stations across the country. In concert, he has shared the stage with such musicians as Bobby McFerrin, Marlena Shaw, Freddie Hubbard, Donald Harrison, Jeff "Tane" Watts, and others.
L.A. Times Central Court | Free, no reservations   

House of Games
Friday, November 7 | 6 pm
The jazz quartet House of Games has been thrilling audiences since 1990 with their distinctive blend of jazz, fusion, and original compositions. Individually, they have been featured artists with Ray Charles, Tierney Sutton, Miki Coltrane, Chuck Mangione, Jack Sheldon, Herbie Hancock, and Michael Bublé. Drawing on a variety of styles, the quartet features Brad Rabuchin on guitar/guitar synth, Scott Hiltzik on piano, Trey Henry on bass, and Dave Tull on drums.
L.A. Times Central Court | Free, no reservations

Terry Trotter Trio
Friday, November 14 | 6 pm
Pianist and recording artist Terry Trotter returns to LACMA with his trio. The acclaimed pianist and arranger brings his unique blend of jazz standards and originals, along with interpretations of Stephen Sondheim, Michel LeGrand, and others.
L.A. Times Central Court | Free, no reservations

Katisse Buckingham
Friday, November 21 | 6 pm
Saxophonist and flute player Katisse Buckingham brings his unique sound to LACMA with his band. He has performed and recorded with such diverse artists as the Yellowjackets, Dr. Dre, Airto and Flora Purim, Herbie Hancock, and John Patitucci, and has played on numerous films (including the jazz flute scene in the Will Ferrell film, Anchorman).
L.A. Times Central Court | Free, no reservations

Frank Capp and the Juggernaut Big Band
Friday, November 28 | 6 pm
Don’t miss this stellar big band finale to LACMA’s 2008 Friday Night Jazz series. Frank Capp, a consistently swinging drummer, co-founded the renowned Juggernaut big band which features Los Angeles' best jazz performers. Capp found his initial fame playing with Stan Kenton's Orchestra and later worked with such legendary artists as Ella Fitzgerald, Harry James, Stan Getz, Art Pepper, Andre Previn, and Benny Goodman. The Juggernaut has been compared to the great Count Basie Orchestra, and has been a Southern California treasure since 1975.
L.A. Times Central Court | Free, no reservations

Acknowledgments
Friday Night Jazz is made possible in part by the Johnny Mercer Foundation. In-kind support is provided by KKJZ 88.1 FM.

Mitch Glickman, Director of Music Programs, 323 857-6014
Bill Vestal, Sundays Live, 323 857-6234
Ryan Zwahlen, Music Programs Coordinator, 323 857-6115

Friday Night Jazz
Featuring the art of jazz as practiced by leading Southern California artists, these free concerts are presented in the BP Grand Entrance every Friday evening from April to November.

When
Every Friday 6 pm–8 pm, April through November

Where
Los Angeles Times Central Court at LACMA

Free
No tickets or reservations required

Music Department
call 323 857-6115