Sounds of LA: Celebrating the Jazz Legacy of Altadena

Performance in Sounds of LA series
Grainy black-and-white close up of hands playing a shiny trumpet.

Apr 12 and 13, 2025

Saturday Apr 12 at 7pm
Sunday Apr 13 at 3pm

Getty Center

Harold M. Williams Auditorium

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About

Join us for reflection, healing, and celebration as we honor the rich musical legacy of Altadena. In the 1960s, driven by discriminatory housing laws, Black families moved to Altadena, where they cultivated a vibrant jazz scene that became a defining part of the community’s cultural fabric. Over six decades later, this legacy continues to shape jazz in Los Angeles and beyond. Experience the brilliance of this unique musical heritage as we showcase Altadena’s celebrated jazz artists, whose innovative work continues to push boundaries and inspire generations.

Saturday's Lineup:

Tony Dumas, Bass
Quinn Johnson, Piano
Joel Taylor, Drums
Louis Van Taylor, Sax

Sunday's Lineup:

The Bennie Maupin Ensemble
Bennie Maupin, Woodwinds
David Arnay, Piano
Eric McKain, Percussion
Darek Oles, Bass
Kenny Sara, Drums

    Know Before You Go

    Planning your arrival

    Please bring your tickets with you and have them open on your mobile device or printed. Your event ticket is also your entry to the Getty Center and will be checked upon arrival as you go through security before taking the tram or walking up the hill.

    Your ticket will also be checked at the event entrance.

    Event check-in

    Check-in begins 90 minutes before program start time at the Harold M. Williams Auditorium.

    Doors open 30 minutes before program start time.

    Seating

    Unless otherwise noted, all seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving early to guarantee a seat. Unclaimed tickets may be released 15 minutes prior to the event.

    Accessibility

    Wheelchairs are available for free rental on a first-come, first-served basis at the Lower Tram Station above the parking structure and at the Coat Check Room in the Museum Entrance Hall.

    Seating for wheelchair users and their party is available at the back of the auditorium, as well as at the front of the space. If you'd like to sit in the front, please let a Visitor Services associate know when you check in and they can escort you to these seats.

    Assisted listening devices are available for this event. Please request one from our Visitor Services associates when you check in.

    For more information on how we can support your visit to the Getty Center, learn about accessibility at Getty.

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