Laura Karpman: A Live Performance of the Score from American Fiction with Elena Pinderhuges and Erika Alexander

The performance Laura Karpman: A Live Performance of the Score from American Fiction with Elena Pinderhughes and Erika Alexander is a unique, multimedia event that brings the critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated music from the 2023 film to the stage. This concert is an immersive experience that features five-time Emmy Award-winning composer Laura Karpman leading a live band, showcasing her jazz-infused score which was inspired by the work of Thelonious Monk and uses musical themes to underscore the film’s sharp cultural commentary. Joining her are flutist and vocalist Elena Pinderhughes, who played a key role as a soloist on the original soundtrack, and actress Erika Alexander, who starred in the film as Coraline and participates in a conversational and dramatic format that illuminates the process of creating a jazz score for modern cinema. The event, scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Blue Note Los Angeles, promises to be an unforgettable fusion of film, performance, conversation, and high-caliber jazz, offering a rare window into the artistic collaboration between composer, musicians, and actors.