Events

Los Angeles pianist Esteban Adame and his quartet celebrate the enduring music of Horace Silver, one of the defining architects of hard bop. The program revisits Silver’s unmistakable combination of soulful swing, blues-rooted melodies, and Latin-inflected rhythm, bringing renewed energy to a body of work that remains central to modern jazz. Expect inspired improvisation and […]

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 […]

Singer, songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist Judith Hill brings her commanding voice and genre-spanning musicianship to Blue Note Los Angeles. Her career has placed her alongside artists including Prince, Michael Jackson, Elton John, and Spike Lee, while her solo work has developed an increasingly adventurous blend of soul, funk, rock, and R&B. With albums including the […]

Kimba Collective brings a vibrant fusion of Afro-Peruvian traditions, Afro-Latin rhythm, and jazz improvisation to Catalina Jazz Club. The ensemble draws connections between musical traditions from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Peru, creating a sound filled with rhythmic depth, movement, and cultural dialogue. Driven by infectious grooves, soulful melodies, and expressive musicianship, the performance […]

Veteran hip-hop artist Brother Ali brings his thoughtful lyricism and commanding stage presence to Blue Note Los Angeles, backed by a live band. Across a career spanning more than two decades and ten critically acclaimed albums, Ali has built a reputation for deeply personal storytelling, uplifting performances, and music that engages questions of identity, spirituality, […]