featured concert
Don't miss this rare concert with the 67-member Symphonic Jazz Orchestra conducted by Mitch Glickman, in an eclectic evening of jazz, Brazilian, classical, soul and world premieres. Special guests include Pianist/Composer/Producer and Five-timve GRAMMY Winner, George Duke; GRAMMY Award winning vocalist and Brazilian native Luciana Souza, whose singing has been called "transcendental", perfect," and of "unparalled beauty;" and Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Raul Midon who has electrified audiences around the world with his unique blend of soul, jazz, folk and Latin influences. The evening is hosted by comedian Tommy Davidson.
Tickets range from $35 - $69
www.ticketmaster.com or call the Royce Hall Box Office at 310/825-2101
VIP Tickets are available for $150 which include post-concert reception with the artists, preferred seating and parking. VIP Tickets are available at Ticketmaster or by calling the SJO office at 310/876-8130.
(To receive a 20% discount on VIP Tickets, you must call the SJO office and order them by August 31)
A portion of the proceeds supports the SJO's "Music in the Schools" program.
Concert Sponsors include:
KJAZZ 88.1 FM
KUSC Classical FM 91.5
LUXE Hotel Sunset Boulevard
GLENDON Bar & Kitchen
Rudi Wiest Selections
North Coast Brewing Company
concert archive
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| 05/27/09 | Symphonic Jazz Orchestra performs in East L.A. With a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the 67-member Symphonic Jazz Orchestra performed a special concert for students from ... read more |
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| 12/31/08 | New Year's Eve Fundraiser 2008 Five-time Grammy Award nominee David Benoit and his trio performed a benefit concert supporting the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra's Community... read more |
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| 12/31/07 | New Year's Eve Fundraiser 2007 Performing to a capacity audience, legendary Brazilian vocalist Flora Purim & percussionist Airto Moreira and their band performed a rare... read more |
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| 03/27/07 | SJO presents Educational Concert at Royce Hall On Tuesday morning, March 27, 2007, over 1,500 elementary and middle school students from all across Los Angeles County filled UCLA's Royce ... read more |
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| 12/31/06 | New Year's Eve Fundraiser 2006 A special performance of the George Duke Trio with Brian Bromberg, bass and Terri Lyne Carrington, drums was held at the Jazz Bakery... read more |
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| 06/24/06 | SJO opens Ford's Summer Season with free Family Concert Before a capacity audience, the SJO presented a free family concert to open the Ford Amphitheatre's 2006 Summer Concert Series on Saturday... read more |
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| 02/02/06 | SJO Community Outreach Program With support from the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, Ford's Latino Arts Initiative and the City of Los Angeles Dept. of Cultural Affair ... read more |
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| 05/01/05 | SJO celebrates "Rhapsody in Blue" On May 1, 2005, the SJO presented a special Family Concert at UCLA's Schoenberg Hall celebrating George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue."... read more |
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| 07/29/03 | SJO partners with the California State Summer School for the Arts Performing at the Walt Disney Theatre at CalArts in Valencia, the SJO presented a special concert entitled "Bringing New Music to Life"... read more |
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| 03/03/02 | SJO Debuts at Royce Hall Sunday evening, March 3, 2002 marked the debut concert of the 72-member SJO under the leadership of Music Directors Tom Scott and Mitch... read more |
