Live Jazz in Los Angeles

Mon, Jun 22, 7:30 PM

Kahil El’zabar & David Murray Duo ‘we Be Free’ Tour at 2220 Arts + Archives

2220 Arts + Archives / Los Angeles / Map

Worlds Alive & 2220 ARTS proudly present TWO ICONS | ONE STAGE Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the El’Zabar / Murray Duo. Their performances are spectacular, spellbinding, and spontaneously historical in all aspects! Legendary percussionist and bandleader Kahil El’Zabar joins forces with saxophone icon David Murray for their 2026 tour, WE BE FREE, a dynamic and deeply expressive program rooted in spiritual jazz improvisation, and the ongoing exploration of freedom through sound. El’Zabar & Murray have captivated audiences worldwide for over 40 years, selling out venues and cultural centers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Following the success of their previous collaborations, this new WE BE FREE tour continues to build on their shared legacy as pioneers of Great Black Music, bringing together decades of innovation, global performance history, and cultural impact.

In the words of the brilliant MC/Jazz pianist Adam L. As Himself: Adam describes his program: This Juneteenth, I’m honored to present an evening of music that celebrates the depth, resilience, and ongoing evolution of Black American art. My work is rooted in the language of jazz, gospel, and hip-hop, and seeks to erase the lines between them. It draws from the sounds and stories of our ancestors, whose voices still give us a blueprint for expressing pain, joy, hope, and fear. Moving between piano, rap, and layered vocoder textures, I’ll be sharing a mix of original pieces and reimagined works that center Black joy and creative freedom. Juneteenth is a living reminder of freedom deferred—and a call to author our own stories. This set travels that arc: from the sacred to the playful, from introspection to celebration. Expect an intimate, immersive, and soulful experience—music that moves and invites the people to say “amen.” In the words of the brilliant MC/Jazz pianist Adam L. As Himself: Adam describes his program: This Juneteenth, I’m honored to present an evening of music that celebrates the depth, resilience, and ongoing evolution of Black American art. My work is rooted in the language of jazz, gospel, and hip-hop, and seeks to erase the lines between them. It draws from the sounds and stories of our ancestors, whose voices still give us a blueprint for expressing pain, joy, hope, and fear. Moving between piano, rap, and layered vocoder textures, I’ll be sharing a mix of original pieces and reimagined works that center Black joy and creative freedom. Juneteenth is a living reminder of freedom deferred—and a call to author our own stories. This set travels that arc: from the sacred to the playful, from introspection to celebration. Expect an intimate, immersive, and soulful experience—music that moves and invites the people to say “amen.”

In the words of the brilliant MC/Jazz pianist Adam L. As Himself: Adam describes his program: This Juneteenth, I’m honored to present an evening of music that celebrates the depth, resilience, and ongoing evolution of Black American art. My work is rooted in the language of jazz, gospel, and hip-hop, and seeks to erase the lines between them. It draws from the sounds and stories of our ancestors, whose voices still give us a blueprint for expressing pain, joy, hope, and fear. Moving between piano, rap, and layered vocoder textures, I’ll be sharing a mix of original pieces and reimagined works that center Black joy and creative freedom. Juneteenth is a living reminder of freedom deferred—and a call to author our own stories. This set travels that arc: from the sacred to the playful, from introspection to celebration. Expect an intimate, immersive, and soulful experience—music that moves and invites the people to say “amen.” In the words of the brilliant MC/Jazz pianist Adam L. As Himself: Adam describes his program: This Juneteenth, I’m honored to present an evening of music that celebrates the depth, resilience, and ongoing evolution of Black American art. My work is rooted in the language of jazz, gospel, and hip-hop, and seeks to erase the lines between them. It draws from the sounds and stories of our ancestors, whose voices still give us a blueprint for expressing pain, joy, hope, and fear. Moving between piano, rap, and layered vocoder textures, I’ll be sharing a mix of original pieces and reimagined works that center Black joy and creative freedom. Juneteenth is a living reminder of freedom deferred—and a call to author our own stories. This set travels that arc: from the sacred to the playful, from introspection to celebration. Expect an intimate, immersive, and soulful experience—music that moves and invites the people to say “amen.”

The Angelo Metz Group is celebrating Latin Jazz Great João Gilberto's Birthday, June 10, 1931 (He would have been 95.) Brazilian-born Angelo Metz started singing & playing guitar at age of 6. Son of a music teacher, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in classical guitar from the Federal University in Brazil. He also earned a Master’s Degree in studio/Jazz guitar, and a Doctorate in musical arts from USC. Besides playing with his group, Angelo is a solo performer as well as a sideman and recording artist and has performed on hundreds of sessions & live shows. Angelo also writes and records music for films & commercials. Angelo Metz - guitar/vocals Rob Fresco - bass Lauri Reimer - percussion/vocals Marc Van Aken - drums + special guest producer / film and television composer Georg Brandl Egloff (Shameless, The Goldbergs, The West Wing, and E Biography). **NO COVER / 21+ / 1 Drink Minimum **Tips Welcome! **Free Street parking up and down Lincoln Blvd. **TR!P has an impressive array of craft beer (over 65 international selections) and wine, and a newly revised kitchen with tasty bar fixins!

$20 Minimum Per Person Full Bar & Dinner Menu NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. All seating is first come, first served. Bar Area seating is limited and first come first served. When all available seats are occupied, the remaining bar area is standing room only. Table Seating is all ages, Bar Area is 21+. Bar Area tickets for patrons under 21 will not be honored. Group Reservations: Groups larger than 10 must purchase a group package at club@bluenotela.com, or by calling (310) 855-3750 Groups larger than 10 without a group package will be subject to group surcharges added to your bill. Tickets for Blue Note Los Angeles shows are only available for purchase on Ticketweb. We are not affiliated with any third-party sellers. Tickets purchased on third-party sites will not be honored. The credit card used for original purchase of tickets will be required at the door upon entry. The Roots The Roots Versatility, endurance, and longevity are traits that countless bands court, but few achieve. Ten years at the top of the game is impressive. Twenty makes you an icon. So what do you call a group that’s more than 30 years into their career and still commanding the same level of respect and acclaim as when they first started out…The Roots, one of the most successful and hardest-working groups of all time. Over the course of 14 albums, the three time Grammy-winning band broke free of the traditional constructs of hip-hop, expanding as a live band into R&B, jazz, and rock, among other genres, and creating their own template that would inspire countless other groups. The Roots core remains Questlove and Black Thought. From the beginning, the duo cemented the group’s reputation for incendiary live gigs helmed by a relentless, years-long touring schedule that took them all over the world. “They are not merely the world’s best hip-hop band,” Rolling Stone wrote, “but one of the great musical outfits of our time.” The Roots Picnic, founded by the group in 2008, has become a Philly institution and has now become, to quote Rolling Stone, “hip-hop’s greatest festival.” The Roots have long been exponentially more than their catalog and live shows. For 15 years, they’ve been the house band, sidekicks, and occasional comic foil for Jimmy Fallon. They’ve been the go-to backing band for dozens of artists for years. They’re the first call from presidents and other leaders alongside the world’s most influential cultural figures who need a gifted, intensely creative group to back them up at events. They’re low-key behind-the-scenes connectors in an industry where nonstop visibility is one of the most important currencies. Questlove and Black Thought have become lauded cultural arbiters; the conduit that bonds myriad subcultures under the auspices of eternal cool. In an era where moments are measured by speed over talent – where ephemeral virality trumps the enduring and extraordinary – The Roots have distinguished themselves as both music veterans and iconic explorers constantly looking for the next challenge.

$20 Minimum Per Person Full Bar & Dinner Menu NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. All seating is first come, first served. Bar Area seating is limited and first come first served. When all available seats are occupied, the remaining bar area is standing room only. Table Seating is all ages, Bar Area is 21+. Bar Area tickets for patrons under 21 will not be honored. Group Reservations: Groups larger than 10 must purchase a group package at club@bluenotela.com, or by calling (310) 855-3750 Groups larger than 10 without a group package will be subject to group surcharges added to your bill. Tickets for Blue Note Los Angeles shows are only available for purchase on Ticketweb. We are not affiliated with any third-party sellers. Tickets purchased on third-party sites will not be honored. The credit card used for original purchase of tickets will be required at the door upon entry. The Roots The Roots Versatility, endurance, and longevity are traits that countless bands court, but few achieve. Ten years at the top of the game is impressive. Twenty makes you an icon. So what do you call a group that’s more than 30 years into their career and still commanding the same level of respect and acclaim as when they first started out…The Roots, one of the most successful and hardest-working groups of all time. Over the course of 14 albums, the three time Grammy-winning band broke free of the traditional constructs of hip-hop, expanding as a live band into R&B, jazz, and rock, among other genres, and creating their own template that would inspire countless other groups. The Roots core remains Questlove and Black Thought. From the beginning, the duo cemented the group’s reputation for incendiary live gigs helmed by a relentless, years-long touring schedule that took them all over the world. “They are not merely the world’s best hip-hop band,” Rolling Stone wrote, “but one of the great musical outfits of our time.” The Roots Picnic, founded by the group in 2008, has become a Philly institution and has now become, to quote Rolling Stone, “hip-hop’s greatest festival.” The Roots have long been exponentially more than their catalog and live shows. For 15 years, they’ve been the house band, sidekicks, and occasional comic foil for Jimmy Fallon. They’ve been the go-to backing band for dozens of artists for years. They’re the first call from presidents and other leaders alongside the world’s most influential cultural figures who need a gifted, intensely creative group to back them up at events. They’re low-key behind-the-scenes connectors in an industry where nonstop visibility is one of the most important currencies. Questlove and Black Thought have become lauded cultural arbiters; the conduit that bonds myriad subcultures under the auspices of eternal cool. In an era where moments are measured by speed over talent – where ephemeral virality trumps the enduring and extraordinary – The Roots have distinguished themselves as both music veterans and iconic explorers constantly looking for the next challenge.

About We will be playing Big Band Swing influenced by many greats including Count Basie, with arrangements by Sammy Nestico, Billy Byers, Bob Florence, Terry Gibbs, Bill Holman, Quincy Jones, Billy May, Glen Garrett, Milton Nelson, Don Nelligan, Oliver Nelson, Mike Barone, Al Cohn, Tommy Newsom, Tom Kubis, and many other greats. Yes. Many greats. Free parking behind the club. Full bar. No minimum.