The Angel City Jazz Festival presents a special concert with Billy Childs' Jazz-Chamber Ensemble, a groundbreaking project that, as its name suggests, merges improvisation and jazz rhythms with the orchestration and instrumentation of a traditional chamber ensemble.

Dianne Reeves—one of the most acclaimed singers in jazz today—joins the party as a special guest.

A powerful double bill showcasing Berkeley based pianist composer Myra Melford performing a solo set, followed by NYC based flutist composer Jamie Baum's all star group, which was nominated by the JJA as 'Best Midsize Ensemble of the Year'

Grammy award winning soulful vocalist Luciana Souza parthers up with Vince Mendoza for a special rendition of classic Brazillian songs arranged for a Big Band featuring LA stalwarts like Peter Erskine and Alex Acuna

A special double bill featuring Chigaco based trumpeter Marquis Hill and a release party for John Escreet's 'Seismic Shift'

Legendary sax man David Murray comes to Word Stage to present material from his recent release 'Seriana Promethea'

Drum whiz Jonathan Pinson leads an energetic ensemble for this free concert presented as part of LACMA Frriday Jazz series

A one of a kind concert featuring two of the most acclaimed saxophone quartets on the national scene

A star packed double bill featuring two of the most exciting saxophonist/composers working today

Nicole McCabe's Septet will premiere a commissioned piece and Myra Melford is bringing in an all star ensemble

A rising star from the NYC Jazz scene, Zoh makes a rare LA appearance