Friday Night Jazz

Bill Cantos
Friday, August 29 | 6 pm
Singer/songwriter/pianist Bill Cantos has been singled out by Jazziz Magazine  as an "artist to watch." His songs have been recorded by Ramsey Lewis, Flora Purim, and Brenda Russell, and he can be heard on albums by countless artists, including Phil Colllins, Dori Caymmi, John Patitucci, Justo Almario, Clint Black, and Kirk Whalum.
BP Grand Entrance | Free, no reservations

Wolfgang Schalk Quartet
Friday, September 5 | 6 pm
Austrian guitarist turned L.A. resident Wolfgang Schalk brings his stellar quartet to LACMA. Schalk’s sound conveys a tender warmth that is always present in spite of high speeds in bebop as well as funky pieces. "His soft tone recalls Wes Montgomery, but his lines are full of surprises and, of course, the tempos are awfully bright."—Kirk Silsbee, Los Angeles CityBeat.
BP Grand Entrance | Free, no reservations

Henry Franklin Quintet
Friday, September 12 | 6 pm
Bassist Henry “The Skipper” Franklin’s prolific career began with Willie Bobo and Archie Shepp, and he rose to fame working with Hugh Masakela. Franklin has recorded numerous albums as a leader and has also worked closely with Gene Harris and the Three Sounds, Freddie Hubbard, Bobbi Humphrey, and Hampton Hawes.
BP Grand Entrance | Free, no reservations

Tom Rizzo
Friday, September 19 | 6 pm
With his signature sweet tone and driving rhythmic pulse, guitarist Tom Rizzo not only plays bebop-based jazz but has spent much of his career playing funk, pop, folk, R&B, and alternative music. His new ensemble consists of stellar musicians such as Bob Sheppard and Bob Summers and features a traditional rhythm section plus a “Birth of the Cool”-style horn section of tuba, trombone, French horn, trumpet, and soprano sax, arranged by longtime collaborator Nick Lane.
BP Grand Entrance | Free, no reservations

Janis Mann
Friday, September 26 | 6 pm
"A first class jazz singer!" proclaims jazz critic and author Scott Yanow. At once a striking song stylist and fearless improviser, Janis Mann is that rare artist who can sweep you away with her captivating sound. Her first CD, A Little Moonlight, was hailed by coproducer Diane Schuur as "a heartfelt and tasty interpretation of well-loved standards."
BP Grand Entrance | Free, no reservations

Acknowledgments
Friday Night Jazz is made possible in part by the Johnny Mercer Foundation. In-kind support is provided by KKJZ 88.1 FM.

Mitch Glickman, Director of Music Programs, 323 857-6014
Bill Vestal, Sundays Live, 323 857-6234
Ryan Zwahlen, Music Programs Coordinator, 323 857-6115

Friday Night Jazz
Featuring the art of jazz as practiced by leading Southern California artists, these free concerts are presented in the BP Grand Entrance every Friday evening from April to November.

When
Every Friday 6 pm–8 pm, April through November

Where
Los Angeles Times Central Court at LACMA

Free
No tickets or reservations required

Music Department
call 323 857-6115