BEYOND THE BEAT: A Celebration of True Music Hosted by Brian Collier

Hosted by acclaimed drummer and musical director Brian Collier, Beyond the Beat celebrates musicianship, spontaneity, and Los Angeles’ vibrant community of working artists. Each gathering begins with a featured performance before opening into a carefully curated musical session where established performers, emerging talent, and surprise guests can meet in the moment.

Rooted in jazz but open to a much wider musical vocabulary, the series emphasizes collaboration rather than a fixed set list. The B-Side’s intimate atmosphere makes the audience part of an evolving musical conversation, creating the possibility for unexpected combinations and performances unique to that particular night.