Watch Dayramir González
We are just 1 week away from returning to California Plaza for our first in-person concert of the summer, but first, we invite you to join us online tonight at 8pm for GP's Feature Presentation of Dayramir González.
Representing the next generation of Afro-Cuban jazz, Dayramir González is an internationally celebrated pianist, educator and bandleader who brings together a unique blend of original and traditional compositions rooted in Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms.
Watch a short preview of the performance here, and enjoy the full show tonight at 8pm on GP's YouTube and Facebook.
We're excited to see you back at the newly renovated California Plaza on Friday July 9 for our first public concert of the year featuring Ethio Cali and Cut Chemist!
Dayramir González
Grand Performances presents Afro-Cuban pianist and composer Dayramir González on Thursday, July 1st at 8pm PT on GP's Facebook and YouTube!
Dayramir began his professional career at the age of 16 as a pianist and composer with Irakere's Oscar Valdes’ ensemble Diákara. Since winning Havana’s JoJazz festival in 2004 and 2005, Dayramir has gone from winning three Cubadisco awards for his 2007 debut album “Dayramir & Habana enTRANCé” to becoming Berklee College of Music’s first Cuban national “Presidential Scholarship” recipient to performing in 15,000-seat stadiums with legends like Chucho and Bebo Valdes and headlining Carnegie Hall
Thursday July 1 @ 8pm PT
Grand Performances
presents
DAYRAMIR GONZÁLEZ
An Online Cinematic
Music Experience
This performance is supported in part by AARP California and an arts grant from the City of West Hollywood.
July 9th - Ethio Cali + Cut Chemist
Ethio Cali pays homage to the Golden Age of Ethiopian Jazz and Soul, with collaborations with DJs Rani de Leon and Cut Chemist.
Ethio Cali is a Los Angeles-based Ethio-Jazz ensemble, led by trumpeter, arranger, and composer Todd Simon. The ensemble’s sublime sound is inspired by the golden age of Ethiopian music of the 1960’s and 70’s, filtered through a lens that is uniquely Los Angeles.
Acknowledging the diverse musical foundations of Ethio-Jazz, the ensemble also draws inspiration from the rhythmic and melodic textures across Africa, Central/Latin America and the Caribbean.
Cut Chemist has been on the forefront of DJing, turntablism and genre-bending music production for over 30 years. Co-creator of Brainfreeze with DJ Shadow and original member of multi-Grammy winners Ozomatli, Cut Chemist has also recorded and toured the world with pioneering hip-hop crew Jurassic 5. Throughout his epic career, Cut Chemist has continued to push boundaries, testing our musical palates while introducing us to obscure musical finds.
As a DJ for over 20 years, Rani de Leon is known for his signature blend of eclectic and accessible worldly sounds, jazz textures, and ‘feel-good’ roots & soul music. From the discerned dancefloor to the avid music listener, tasteful selections are on the menu for every occasion. He is founder of Soul in the Park, which brought international, soul and jazz audiences together in an unassuming venue for live music in Los Angeles. He is co-founder and resident DJ of Radio Afrique, a series of events focusing on music and film from Africa and the diaspora, and member of Los Angeles-based web radio collective dublab, where he hosts a monthly radio show Tizita Radio highlighting music of nostalgia.
Friday July 9th @ 6pm PT
Grand Performances
presents
ETHIO CALI
featuring DJ sets by
Cut Chemist
Rani de Leon
@ California Plaza
July 16 - Katalyst
Katalyst is 9-piece band and artist collective from Inglewood, connecting the past and future of West Coast jazz.
Katalyst's style of music can best be described as "Contemporary Instrumental." Each one of "The Kats" writes and composes, and as such, original compositions are filled with a variety of musical influences. Katalyst is not just a band however, it is a collective of producers, composers, session musicians, and writers. Whether it's scoring an independent film, producing tracks for artists, or arranging and performing an artist's music for a live show, Katalyst has all the elements to bring musical visions to life.
Friday July 16th @ 6pm PT
Grand Performances
presents
KATALYST
featuring DJ sets by
Alfred Hawkins
@ California Plaza
July 18 - Dance Baby Dance
Dance Baby Dance is a a family friendly event filled with live acts, dancing, great music, art activities and fun-filled retro DJ sets that will provide entertainment for the entire family.
DANCE BABY DANCE is an LA based family dance party.
Founded by Jack & Glenda Murakami Monforte, a husband and wife team who have produced and promoted family friendly events for the past 15 years.
DANCE BABY DANCE is an all inclusive event for parents and children that feature live performers, DJs and dancing at its core, but also incorporate artistic activities such as face painting and arts & crafts.
Sunday July 18th @ 1pm PT
Grand Performances
presents
DANCE BABY DANCE
@ California Plaza
July 23 - La Tigresa and Briseyda Zaráte
Flamenco dancers La Tigresa and Briseyda Zaráte present an ensemble performance featuring Antonio de Jerez, Jose Tanaka, Gerardo Morales and more.
Briseyda Zárate is an inspired and skilled Professional Flamenco Dancer, Choreographer, and Master Teacher from Los Angeles, CA. She is celebrated for her fiery intensity, technical prowess, and her ability to convey the essence at the heart of Flamenco. She has lived and performed extensively in Spain and the US and is among the few in the top-most level of those practicing this art form in the United States.
Cristina "La Tigresa" Lucio, a Los Angeles flamenco dancer, began her training of flamenco puro with Linda Andrade over 16 years ago. She continued her studies in Seville, Spain with legendary gypsy flamenco dancers Carmelilla Montoya, Manuela Carrasco and Angelita Vargas.
Friday July 23 @ 6pm PT
Grand Performances
presents
LA TIGRESA y BRISEYDA ZARÁTE
featuring DJ sets by
DJ Ethos
@ California Plaza
This performance is supported in part by AARP California.
summer is back
Friday July 9 - Ethio Cali + Cut Chemist [RSVP]
Friday July 16 - Katalyst [RSVP]
Sunday July 18 - Dance Baby Dance [RSVP]
Friday July 23 - La Tigresa y Briseyda Zárate [RSVP]
Saturday July 31 - DEEP w/ Marques Wyatt [RSVP]
Saturday August 7 - Dilla Fest ft. Talib Kweli [RSVP]
Friday August 13 - Jacque Hammond and Qur'an Shaheed [RSVP]
Saturday August 14 - Head Wraps in the Park [RSVP]
Friday August 20 - Katzù Oso [RSVP]
Saturday August 21 - Soulection [RSVP]
Friday August 27 - Garth Trinidad [RSVP]
Saturday August 28 - Hello Stranger ft. Brainstory and Chola Orange [RSVP]
Saturday September 4 - Subsuelo ft. Los Rakas, LNL, Reyna Tropical and Cumbiatón [RSVP]
Saturday September 18 - Buyepongo vs Quitapenas [RSVP]
Saturday September 25 - The Do-Over [RSVP]
More info at https://www.grandperformances.org/
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