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FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE MUSIC LISTINGS, VISIT LACMA.ORG. TO WATCH A SLIDESHOW OF WORKS FROM THIS EXHIBITION, VISIT LACMA.ORG. music public programs 9 Latin Sounds Luis Conte & Cuba L.A. July 4 | 5 pm Grammy Award–winning percussionist Luis Conte leads the all-star group Cuba L.A. in a concert sure to be filled with musical fireworks. Conte, a native of Cuba, has had a long and varied career of celebrated collaborations with such varied artists as Madonna, Ray Charles, Phil Collins, Santana, Shakira, Cachao, Buddy Rich, and many others. Hancock Park | Free, no reservations Freddie Ravel July 11 | 5 pm Top recording artist Freddie Ravel brings his unique blend of tropical rhythms, jazz textures, and rock rhythms back to lacma. The keyboardist began his career with Sergio Mendes at the age of twenty-three, and he has gone on to record such radio favorites as "Midnight Passion" and "Sol to Soul." Ravel was recently awarded the "Los Angeles Award of Recognition" for his "Tune Up to Success" program and contributions to the city. Hancock Park | Free Los Compadres July 18 | 5 pm Formed in 2007 by a collection of longtime friends and colleagues, the eight-piece Los Compadres brings with them a classic sound with a new approach. Mixing original arrangements with some old-school classics, Los Compadres are guaranteed to make you dance over and over again. In a very short time, the group has built a large following, performing at leading clubs and festivals throughout the West Coast. Hancock Park | Free, no reservations Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band July 25 | 5 pm Award-winning guitarist and band leader Gregg Young brings his eclectic band of Latin jazz greats to lacma. Gregg had the privilege of having guitar legend Carlos Santana as a friend and mentor, and also worked with such stars as Bo Diddley and Sly Stone. Recordings by the 2nd Street Band have featured musicians including Dr. Bobby Rodriguez, Theophilus "T" Coakley, and Jorge Bermudez. Hancock Park | Free, no reservations Téka August 1 | 5 pm "A fine guitarist with a velvety sounding voice. Like João Gilberto, she brought everything into a unified expres- sion, combining her vocal lines and rhythmic guitar accompaniments into a distinct buoyant musical blend." (Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times). Téka is an artist with roots firmly planted in the traditions of Brazilian music and has performed and recorded with artists including world-renowned Hermeto Pascoal, Gilberto Gil, Flora Purim, Airto Moreira, and Rique Pantoja. Hancock Park | Free, no reservations Lucky 7 August 8 | 5 pm Inspired by the multi-ethnic music fusion of 1950s and 60s' Spanish Harlem, Lucky 7 brings to the West Coast the high-energy sounds of the classic mambo. The band is inspired by old-school greats like Jimmy Sabater, Cheo Feliciano, and Joe Cuba. This uniquely American-made style draws the best of the Cuban song, African Ameri- can jazz, and Puerto Rican soul. Hancock Park | Free, no reservations Esther Segovia August 15 | 5 pm Tango singer Esther Segovia began her career as the lead vocalist for the folklore group Romantico Sur. She has recorded a number of albums, including a dream recording project with El Maestro, Jose Luis "Pepe" Motta, in her homeland of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This production is a collection of unforgettable songs within the Tango genre like "Sus Ojos Se Cerraron," "Garufa," and "Soy La Segovia, Soy El Gotan," written by Argentin- ean composer Lito Solanas. Hancock Park | Free, no reservations Johnny Polanco y Su Conjunto Amistad August 22| 5 pm Johnny Polanco is one of the most sought-after band leaders in the U.S. He has gained the distinction for making the type of contagious Latin music that is truly appreciated by salsa dancers worldwide. Polanco has been performing concerts the world over for nearly thirty five years and has worked with such artists as Cachao, Tito Puente Jr., Charlie Zaa, Ray De La Paz, Tito Nieves, and many others. Hancock Park | Free, no reservations In-kind media support is provided by kjazz 88.1. Friday Night Jazz Larry Nash & the Jazz Symphonics July 3 | 6 pm Renowned pianist Larry Nash is joined by saxophonist Rickey Woodard and trumpeter Dr. Bobby Rodriguez, along with an all-star rhythm section. For over four decades, Nash has been performing and recording with such artists as Eddie Harris, Joni Mitchell, Tom Scott, Etta James, and Bill Withers. BP Grand Entrance | Free, no admission Phil Ranelin Sextet July 10 | 6 pm Legendary trombonist, composer, arranger, and band leader Phil Ranelin has shared the bill with Stanley Clarke, Christian McBride, Sonny Rollins, Pharaoh Sanders, Wayne Shorter, and McCoy Tyner. Ranelin has performed around the world at such famous jazz festivals as the Montreux, Kool, Monterey, and Playboy Jazz festivals. BP Grand Entrance | Free, no admission Luther Hughes & the Cannonball/Coltrane Project July 17 | 6 pm Initially formed as an homage to the 1959 Cannonball Adderley-John Coltrane landmark album, The Cannonball Adderley Quintet in Chicago, the Cannonball/Coltrane Project continues to pay tribute to these two jazz giants with arrangements and original compositions related to or inspired by Cannonball and/or Coltrane. The group has released a number of critically acclaimed recordings that are played on leading jazz stations across the country. BP Grand Entrance | Free, no admission George Kahn Quintet July 24 | 6 pm A major force in the Los Angeles jazz community since the late 1990s, pianist-composer George Kahn recently released his sixth cd, Cover Up!. The recording features Kahn's trio with bassist Brian Bromberg and drummer Alex Acuna, plus special guests. Kahn appears regularly at local jazz clubs and generously performs at a number of benefits. BP Grand Entrance | Free, no admission Raya Yarbrough July 31 | 6 pm "Her voice is a pliable, versatile instrument, an effective vehicle for a musical expression that ranges freely from pop-style ballad to surprisingly effective scat singing," declared Los Angeles Times music writer Don Heckman. Yarbrough has opened for Terence Blanchard in New York and has performed in some of L.A's finest jazz clubs. As a winner of the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Composition program, she performed her original music on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. BP Grand Entrance | Free, no admission Trio Loco August 7 | 6 pm World-renowned bassist Jimmy Haslip (co-founder of the Yellowjackets) and guitarist Jeff Richman (Manhattan Transfer, Billy Cobham) bring their contemporary jazz trio to lacma. Their recording "Trio Loco" includes original works by Richman and Haslip, and features Pat Metheny drummer Danny Gottlieb. BP Grand Entrance | Free, no admission Cross Hart Jazz Experience August 14 | 6 pm Led by bassist/composer Ryan Cross and drummer Lorca Hart, the Cross Hart Jazz Experience takes a fresh approach to jazz standards with high-energy arrange- ments. The group's acclaimed self-titled debut album has received airplay nationally, and the group has performed across Southern California in jazz clubs and festivals, including the Playboy Jazz Festival at the Rose Bowl. BP Grand Entrance | Free, no admission John Beasley Quintet August 21 | 6 pm Pianist/composer Beasley has toured and recorded with some of the who's who in music, including Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Chick Corea, Queen Latifah, Christian McBride, and Steely Dan, to name a few. His eighth album, Letter to Herbie, a tribute to Herbie Hancock, which features Christian McBride, Jeff "Tain" Watts, and Roy Hargrove, has been topping the JazzWeek charts. BP Grand Entrance | Free, no admission The Kathleen Grace Band August 28 | 6 pm Based in Los Angeles, the Kathleen Grace Band (kgb) was born out of a desire to fuse the musical language of jazz with the storytelling of the American folk tradition. In her capacity as singer, songwriter, and producer, Grace draws the listener in with vocal harmonies, grooves, and textures. She has performed at festivals in Europe, the U.S., and South America and was a finalist in the 2004 Montreux International Jazz Vocal Competition. BP Grand Entrance | Free, no admission Friday Night Jazz in July is presented by Ovation TV, Time Warner Cable channel 175. Friday Night Jazz is made possible in part by the Johnny Mercer Foundation. In-kind media support is provided by kjazz 88.1. Art & Music—A Great Season! This season's successful Art & Music concerts celebrated five of lacma's exhibitions with some of the world's leading musicians. The eclectic series featured trumpeter Nicholas Payton, the African ensemble Babá Ken Okulolo and the Nigerian Brothers, harpsichordist Lucinda Carver, the Calder String Quartet, and one of today's leading new music ensemble, Xtet. This year's Art & Music concerts concluded with a work commissioned by lacma celebrating the Pompeii and the Roman Villa exhibition titled "Frescoes and Ash," by composer Victoria Bond. Art & Music is supported in part by the Estates of James B. and Jane C. Wel- ton, and the Aaron Copland Fund for Music. In-kind media support for Art & Music is provided by Classical kusc fm 91.5.

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