Maurice MOBETTA Brown – Betta Days Album Release Holiday Party with Special Guests Guapdad 4000, Buddy, BJ The Chicago Kid, GAWD, and more

Trumpet sensation Maurice MOBETTA Brown orbits simultaneously through three worlds: contemporary jazz, blues-rock and cutting-edge hip hop. He’s a mastermind as a trumpeter, composer, arranger, and producer. When Maurice picks up his horn, his soulful melodies soar into a rarefied space that uniquely marries be-bop to hip-hop and rock, producing his own distinctive sound.
The Chicago area native won the national Miles Davis Trumpet Competition as a teenager, followed by a move to Louisiana to study under legendary clarinetist Alvin Batiste. His critically acclaimed debut, “HIP TO BOP”, recorded in New Orleans, foreshadowed Brown’s unique talent for creating fresh bop-inflected jazz with an urban pulse. Unfortunately, Hurricane Katrina’s devastation forced Maurice to relocate, taking his horn to New York where he established himself by recording with Aretha Franklin, Wyclef Jean, De La Soul, Macy Gray, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Lettuce and The Roots.

The Maurice “MOBETTA” Brown – Betta Days Album Release Holiday Party is a must-see event taking place at the Blue Note Los Angeles on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025, celebrating the new album from the Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer. Known for his masterful ability to weave contemporary jazz with the vibrant energy of hip-hop and R&B, Brown has curated a star-studded evening that perfectly embodies his genre-blending artistry. The holiday celebration features an impressive roster of special guests from the modern music scene, including the charismatic rapper Guapdad 4000, the soulful vocalist BJ The Chicago Kid, rapper Buddy, and emerging artist GAWD, ensuring a dynamic and high-energy performance that bridges instrumental virtuosity with powerful lyrical and vocal expression. This event is a prime opportunity to experience Maurice Brown’s celebrated fusion sound live, showcasing how he continues to push the boundaries of modern music alongside some of the most exciting collaborators in the industry.