Last Updated on Feb 11, 2025
Los Angeles' jazz scene in 2025 is vibrant, with numerous performances scheduled from February onward. On February 1, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will perform at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex. Pianist Jason Moran is set to play at the Richard & Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach on the same day. On February 3, Stanley Randolph and Hadrien Feraud will perform at Gold-Diggers in Los Angeles. The Commodores are scheduled to perform at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center on February 7. On February 8, bassist Christian McBride will perform at The Soraya in Los Angeles. On March 30, Herbie Hancock, the LA Phil's Creative Chair for Jazz, will grace the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Looking ahead, the Blue Note Jazz Festival is slated for June 14 and 15 at the Hollywood Bowl, with the lineup announcement expected on February 18. Additionally, the 36th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival will take place later in the year, continuing its tradition of showcasing award-winning jazz, Latin, and R&B artists. These events highlight the city's rich jazz offerings throughout the year.
Jumaane Smith - February 28, 2025
6th Annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival - April 26, 2025
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - August 30, 2025
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue - June 8, 2025
Blue Note Jazz Festival - June 14 - 15, 2025
Smooth Summer Jazz - August 24, 2025
The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra: Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler — A Trip To New Orleans - March 15, 2025
Louis: A Silent Movie With Live Accompaniment By Wynton Marsalis - May 20, 2025
Jazz At Lincoln Center New Orleans Songbook - February 1, 2025
Cécile McLorin Salvant - May 8, 2025
Emmet Cohen Trio - April 5, 2025
What I Did for Love… And All That Jazz - April 18, 2025
Retro-Funk Vibes with Vi Jordan - February 1, 2025
Seth MacFarlane and his Chamber Orchestra - February 1, 2025
Dear Amy - February 2, 2025
Kat Edmonson - February 4, 2025
Tim Hockenberry and The 559 - February 5, 2025
Robin Simone Hollywood Orchestra - February 6, 2025
David Garfield featuring the dynamic Lilliana De Los Reyes - February 7, 2025
Tony Guerrero Sextet featuring Andrea Miller - February 8, 2025
Heart and Soul: Featuring Emile Welman and Maeve Riley - February 9, 2025
Adam "Aejaye" Jackson - February 11, 2025
Paris Chansons - February 12, 2025
Samara Joy - February 7, 2025
Herbie Hancock, the LA Phil's Creative Chair for Jazz - March 30, 2025
Patrice Rushen - May 2, 2025