Evening Schedule:

• 6:00 pm: Doors, galleries, and concessions open.
• 6:00–7:00 pm: DJ set from Dave Orlando aka Boss Harmz in Taper Courtyard.
• 7:00–7:45 pm: Kassa Overall performs.
• 7:45–8:15 pm: DJ set from Dave Orlando aka Boss Harmz in Taper Courtyard.
• 8:15–9:30 pm: Tortoise performs.

Event check-in closes at 8:30 pm. Please plan to arrive before this time to guarantee entry.

Tortoise

Dan Bitney - synth, drums, bass
Jim Elkington - guitar, bass
John Herndon - drums, synth
Douglas McCombs - bass
John McEntire - keyboards, drums, bass
 

About Tortoise:

Genre-defying ensemble Tortoise is among the most influential music groups of the last forty years. Through the band’s seven albums since 1990—including 1996’s Millions Now Living Will Never Die, 1998’s TNT, and 2001’s Standards—Tortoise has evolved its sound into something that is at once timeless and ahead of the curve. Rolling Stone called Tortoise “a live marvel,” and Pitchfork seconds that they are “a supremely fun band, wide open to all sorts of sonic possibilities,” drawing listeners into their lively and inventive musical conversation. 

Kassa Overall

Kassa Overall - lead vocal, drums
Bendji Allonce - percussion
Matt Wong - piano, synth
Giulio Xavier - bass
Emilio Modeste - sax, bongos

About Kassa Overall:

Visionary drummer, producer, and rapper Kassa Overall is deeply committed to the future of jazz, blending improvisation, electronic production, and rap. His groundbreaking solo projects blend celebration of jazz and Hip-Hop’s lineage with distinctly contemporary confrontations of systemic injustices. His music is at once socially urgent and sonically inventive, establishing him as a driving force expanding the possibilities of jazz music and garnering support from iconic artists including Thom Yorke, Iggy Pop, and Virgil Abloh.

About Dave Orlando aka Boss Harmz:

David Orlando aka Boss Harmz is a Los Angeles artist, DJ, and promoter. Long-running club nights include Dub Club (25 years) and Punky Reggae Party (20 years). He is also a drummer currently playing in the LA-based band El Colmo.

July 23: Terrace Martin Plays Miles / Brandee Younger

Evening Schedule:

• 6:00 pm: Doors, galleries, and concessions open.
• 6:00–7:00 pm: DJ set from Wyldeflower in Taper Courtyard.
• 7:00–7:45 pm: Brandee Younger performs.
• 7:45–8:15 pm: DJ set from Wildeflower in Taper Courtyard.
• 8:15–9:30 pm: Terrace Martin performs.

Event check-in closes at 8:30 pm. Please plan to arrive before this time to guarantee entry.

Terrace Martin

Chad Selph - Keys
Criston Oates - Bass
Phoelix - Guitar/Vocals
Justin Tyson - Drums
Terrace Martin - Keys, Sax, Vocals
 

About Terrace Martin:

A defining voice of the vibrant contemporary Los Angeles music scene, Terrace Martin is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and vocalist whose work synthesizes jazz, hip-hop, and R&B with unique fluidity. Known for collaborations and performances with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Lalah Hathaway, Herbie Hancock, and Kendrick Lamar, Martin’s work explores themes of identity, social consciousness, and artistic community. Since 2016 Martin has operated Sounds of Crenshaw, which has served as the outlet for his prolific solo endeavors and his GRAMMY-nominated group Dinner Party. Martin says, "I started producing hip-hop tracks because it was the music of my time, but I never lost my love for jazz," a love that emanates in his powerful centennial tribute to jazz icon Miles Davis. 

Brandee Younger

Brandee Younger - Harp
Rashaan Carter - Bass
Allan Mednard - Drums

About Brandee Younger:

Harpist and composer Brandee Younger is an innovator at the forefront of a new era in jazz, connecting spiritual and classical training to the rhythmic soulfulness of R&B and hip-hop. Younger became the first Black woman solo artist to earn a GRAMMY nomination in the Best Instrumental Composition category for the track “Beautiful Is Black” from Younger’s first LP Somewhere Different. Her LP Brand New Life, on which she revitalized newly discovered compositions of pioneering jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby, won the 2024 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album. Blending tradition and innovation renders Younger’s sound at once uniquely meditative and boldly contemporary. 

About Wyldeflower:

Wyldeflower (aka Ro) is a DJ and an on-air radio host on KCRW and dublab. Ro is a vinyl collector, creative producer, and curator with decades of experience in art, festival, and concert production. She digs deep, exploring music from all around the globe, with a special dedication to Tropicalia, MPB, soul, funk, jazz, and genre-defying artists. Her sets are intentional, they uplift your mood, expand your mind, connect, and inspire. Catch her live on air and in person, where she draws from her deep collection of sounds to craft a unique sonic experience each time she steps behind the turntables.

July 16: Cory Henry and The Funk Apostles / Katalyst

Evening Schedule:

• 6:00 pm: Doors, galleries, and concessions open.
• 6:00–7:00 pm: DJ set from J.Period in Taper Courtyard.
• 7:00–7:45 pm: Katalyst performs.
• 7:45–8:15 pm: DJ set from J.Period in Taper Courtyard.
• 8:15–9:30 pm: Cory Henry and The Funk Apostles performs.

Event check-in closes at 8:30 pm. Please plan to arrive before this time to guarantee entry.

Cory Henry and The Funk Apostles

Cory Henry - Keyboards (Hammond organ, piano, synthesizers)
TaRon Lockett - Drums
Q Johnson - Bass guitar
Nicholas Semrad - Keyboards (keys, synthesizers)
Dominique Xavier -  Keyboards (keys, synthesizers)
Randy Runyon - Guitar
Matia Washington - Bass guitar
Taneka Samone - Vocals

About Cory Henry and The Funk Apostles:

Cory Henry is a GRAMMY-winning artist, composer, producer, and instrumentalist whose versatile work blends a diverse array of genres, influences, and mediums. Since his origins playing keyboard and organ for GRAMMY-winning jazz ensemble Snarky Puppy and collaborating with iconic musicians including Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Imagine Dragons, and Rosalía, Henry has been bringing legendary complex jazz harmony to mainstream music spaces. His critically acclaimed discography of albums such as Art of Love, Something to Say, Operation Funk, Live at the Piano, and Church explore themes of faith, community, and family. Cory Henry formed the Funk Apostles in 2015 with a hand-picked collection of musicians he met throughout his career, creating an extraordinary group whose music fuses funk, jazz, gospel, soul, and R&B. 

Katalyst

Greg Paul - Drums
Marlon Spears - Bass
Brandon Cordoba - Keyboards
Brian Hargrove - Keyboards
Ahmad Dubose-Dawson - Percussion
Jonah Levine - Trombone
David Otis - Saxophone
Corbin Jones -Tuba

About Katalyst:

Inglewood’s own Katalyst is a nine-piece ensemble led by world-renowned drummer, composer, and producer Greg Paul, bringing an eclectic blend of experimental contemporary jazz. Their music dives into themes of community, collective expression, and fluidity, shaped by the unique spirit and cultural richness of Southern California. Featuring young standout musicians like pianist Brandon Cordoba, saxophonist David Otis, GRAMMY-winning trombonist Jonah Levine, keyboard/pianist Brian Hargrove, percussionist Ahmad Dubose, uptight bassist Corbin Jones, and bass guitarist Marlon Spears, the group’s bold and experimental collaboration cements their role within a new musical generation pushing the West Coast jazz sound forward. 

About J.Period:

Hailed as a “music guru” by Rolling Stone and called "the most creative mixtape producer of all-time” by music icon Questlove, J.Period is a master craftsman: a musical storyteller whose work connects cultures, eras and styles. For Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary, he served as Music Producer for the GRAMMY's Tribute to 50 Years of Hip Hop. His debut album Story To Tell (Chapter One) was featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, performing alongside Black Thought, Tiffany Gouché, and Dave Chappelle. In 2026, J.PERIOD’s Live Mixtape series continues to create epic moments on stage. Look out for his new Live Mixtape DJ series on Apple Music—curated mixes from elite DJ’s—now streaming globally. 

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