3/10 - 3/11 Yo-Yo Ma & Friends
For the 2004 American Composers Festival classics concert, the incomparable Yo-Yo Ma continues his exploration of new musical worlds with the world premiere of Chen Yis cello concerto, commissioned by the Pacific Symphony for its 25th anniversary. Also on the program is a world premiere by Zhou Long and music by Bright Sheng. The Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa. For tickets or more information click here
3/12 - 3/13 Four Tops
The Four Tops have been one of Motown's most consistent hitmakers, charting with dozens of upbeat love songs featuring the gruff and soulful lead vocals of Levi Stubbs. Among their many hits: "I Can't Help Myself," "Reach Out, I'll Be There," "The Same Old Song," "Bernadette," "Standing in the Shadows or Love" and "Baby I Need Your Lovin. The Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa. For tickets or more information click here
3/13 Newport Jazz® Festival
The first all-jazz festival ever presented, the Newport Jazz® Festival name has been synonymous with the best in jazz since 1954. In its long illustrious history, the festival has presented a virtual pantheon of jazz immortals alongside rising stars. To commemorate the festivals 50th anniversary, George Wein, founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, mixes veteran artists with the younger generation in a thrilling concert featuring Grammy-winning trumpeter Terence Blanchard, legendary pianist Cedar Walton and visionary tenor saxophonist Lew Tabackin. UCLA - Royce Hall. For tickets or more inforamtion click here
3/20 - 3/21 Musiq with Anthony Hamilton and Goapele
House of Blues Sunset Strip. For tickets and more information click here
3/21 Ludacris with Special Guest - Chingy, Knoc-Turn'Al & David Banner
The Wiltern Theatre. For tickerts or more information click here
3/25 N.E.R.D./BlackEyed Peas
The Wiltern Theatre. For tickerts or more information click here
3/23 Musiq with Goapele
House of Blues House of Blues Anaheim. For tickets and more information click here
3/23 - 3/24 Mos Def with Special Guests
House of Blues Sunset Strip. For tickets and more information click here
3/25 Ruben Studdard
Pantages Theatre. For tickets or more information click here
3/26 New Edition, Keith Sweat and Silk
Present by Hot 92 jams and I-P One. Universal Amphiteatre. For tickets of more information click here
3/29 Prince
Staples Center. For tickets or more information click here
3/29 Jeffrey Osborne and Miki Howard
Hollywood Park Casino. For tickets or more information click here
4/4 Sunset Jazz at the St. Regis
Dont miss the exclusive OC/LA appearance of Groovin for Grover Sunday, April 4 which is a tribute to the life and music of Grover Washington Jr. The concert will feature Richard Elliott, Jeff Lorber, Gerald Albright and Paul Taylor. This three hour concert will feature two exciting sets; the first hour will be a mix of your favorite hits from the individual artists. After an intermission, the second set will pay tribute to the life and music of Grover Washington Jr., which includes full multimedia production with video clips, photos and of course the music we all know and love. This is a show not to be missed! The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort and Spa located at One Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. For tickets and more information click here
4/16 Bobby McFerrin
Bobby McFerrin is a musical renaissance man. He has won Grammys as a recording artist, and critical praise as a composer and conductor. His warm stage presence and musical intelligence has charmed audiences around the world. His can make his voice and body evoke an entire orchestra and turn an audience of strangers into a choir. The Cerritos Center. For tickets or more information click here
4/23 Method Man
House of Blues House of Blues Anaheim. For tickets and more information click here
4/24 Method Man
House of Blues Sunset Strip. For tickets and more information click here
5/8 Taj Mahal
House of Blues Sunset Strip. For tickets and more information click here
5/14 CeCe Winans
One of the most respected artists in contemporary Gospel and R&B, CeCe Winans has been gathering in fans and collecting gold and platinum records since 1985. She has been nominated for 16 Grammys and fills each concert with a sense of passion, commitment and fire. Her radiant soul and musical power will fill you with inspiration.The Cerritos Center. For tickets or more information click here
5/16 - 5/17 Doheny Blues Festival
Blues legends... contemporary stars... imports from around the world the 2003 Doheny Blues Festival has it all! Join us for a weekend of great music on the beach with Buddy Guy, Dr. John, Jonny Lang, Delbert McClinton, Shemekia Copeland, Jimmie Vaughan, and many others. Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. For tickets and more information click here
6/18 Jennifer Holliday
Tony and Grammy award winning singer and actress Jennifer Holliday sold out two nights in the Sierra Room last season in a New York minute. Dont miss this soulful, sultry force of nature. The star of Broadways Dreamgirls has lived life on her terms. The lessons she has learned the wisdom she has earned - is all revealed in her music. The Cerritos Center. For tickets or more information click here
7/17 -7/19 9th Annual Old Pasadena JazzFest
We have a new home... Brookside Park! The City of Pasadena will be renovating Central Park this summer, so we are thrilled to have found a new home for the jazz festival Brookside Park near the Rose Bowl. Central Park has been a wonderful home for 8 years, however the event has been quite crowded and parking is always a challenge. We believe Brookside Park is an incredible venue that has a larger main stage area, allows for improved VIP & Gold areas, has more shade, plenty of parking, ample room for vendors and a second stage area. For line-up and ticket information click here
Seaside Jazz at the Long Beach Museum of Art
Present by 94.7 the Wave and Chrysler Pacifica every Thursday at the Long Beach Museum of Art. Evary seat face the ocean is within 100 feet of the stage.
Platinum Live Supper Club
Mogul Media Group along with Elite Sound Entertainment has been quietly blowing up the valley with the best in Neo-Soul performances at Platinum Live Supper Club. Angie Stone, Dave Hollister, DJ Rojers, Jr. , Miki Howard and Chaka Khan are only a sampling of the talent that has graced audiences at this newly established entertainment venue. Surround sound, gourmet dining, dancing and a 15 ft. viewing screen are only a few of the particulars which set this club far apart from the rest.
Platinum Live Supper Club is located at 11345 Ventura Blvd. ( between Tujunga & Vineland) in Studio City. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for dining and cocktails. Live Band at 10:00 p.m. Dancing until 2:00 a.m. with DJ Danno.
Friday Night Jazz
Friday Night Jazz: Friday evening, April through December, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, free jazz concerts are presented on the Times Mirror Central Court plaza. Meet friends for a drink, a light supper, and the music of L.A.'s finest jazz artists. Friday evenings at the museum are made possible by a generous grant from Dwight M. and Dona S. Kendall. In-kind support is provided by KLON, 88.1 FM. For more info. or live-up click here
Stright Ahead on the Westside
Live jazz every Wednesday and Thursday night from 5 pm to 9 pm at the Westin Hotel Lobby Court, 5400 Century Blvd., near LAX for more info. call 323-216-5858 x7225
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