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Emerging from New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century, Jazz is a sophisticated genre rooted in African American musical traditions like blues and ragtime. Find upcoming Jazz events in Los Angeles this month below.
Jazz Events This Month · Los Angeles

Georgia Anne Muldrow

The Leslie Baker Trio

Bryn Ripley, Myra Flynn, Smally Big, Black Sage

Brenna Whitaker, Brenna Whitaker Little Big Band

Nolan Shaheed Group

Avis Harrell


Sasha Berliner, Emma Dayhuff

Khristian Foreman Band

Myles Prower Davis Trio

Esperanza Spalding


Katrina Manor, Ori Soaring


Ark Sano Trio

Eric Scott Reed


Eric Scott Reed

S.H.I.N.E. Mawusi Women's African Drum Circle

The Don Brown Collective, Naomi Renae, The Kenneth Brown Collective

Kaylan Arnold, Shae Universe, James Barmore, DJ Butterbaby

Opium Moon

RIO KOSTA, LUXXURY, DJ J.Rocc

Laurence Juber, Richard T Bear, Ricky Cortes, Tony Braunagel
Sound profile
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Emerging from New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century, Jazz is a sophisticated genre rooted in African American musical traditions like blues and ragtime. It is characterized by its reliance on improvisation, complex swing rhythms, and distinctive harmonic structures that often utilize blue notes and polyrhythms. Standard instrumentation typically includes brass, woodwinds, piano, and double bass, though the genre spans from intimate trios to expansive big bands. While its mood varies from somber introspection to high-energy exuberance, Jazz serves as a critical bridge between folk traditions and modern art music, profoundly influencing nearly every major Western contemporary style from rock to hip-hop.
Also known as: Jazz music, Jass
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