Hollywood Bowl Jazz Series | Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles Philharmonic’s 2010 Hollywood Bowl Jazz Series begins Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 8PM with a compelling mix of African beats, dance and jazz.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

• Nigerian Afrobeat superstars Femi Kuti & The Positive Force return with their explosive rhythms and invigorating dancing for a night that celebrates and explores the foundation and rhythmic roots of jazz music through African Music.

• Superlative jazz trumpeter and film composer Terence Blanchard and modern dance troupe Lula Washington Dance Theatre collaborate for the first time. This performance also marks the first time a dance company has choreographed a piece specifically for a body of Blanchard’s work. This performance is the first of several dance events at the Bowl this season.

• Cameroonian bassist and singer Richard Bona starts things off with his unique style that blends a horde of influences, including jazz, bossa nova, pop, afro-beat, traditional song and funk.

Hollywood Bowl
Address: 2301 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90068
Phone: 323-850-2000
Website: www.hollywoodbowl.com
Map & Driving Directions

Tickets ($1 – $99) are on sale now at HollywoodBowl.com, by calling 323.850.2000, in person at the Hollywood Bowl Box Office (Tuesday-Saturday, 12-6 p.m.), or through Ticketmaster. Groups of 10 or more may call 323.850.2050 for information about special rates, subject to availability.