Leimert Park Jazz Festival

LXCL:Ticket price includes light bites. Cash bar. Open seating.

General Admission

An exploration of the enduring influence of jazz pianist Earl Rudolph &ldquo;Bud&rdquo; Powell (Sep 27, 1924-Jul 31, 1966) Presented by Leimert Park Jazz Festival in collaboration with The World Stage Narratives &amp; Notes: The Life, Music and Legacy of Jazz Piano Legend Bud Powell is a dynamic program honoring one of jazz&rsquo;s most influential innovators, blending moderated dialogue, live interpretations of his music, and excerpts from the documentary BUD LIVES! Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Check-In begins: 3:45 PMProgram: 4:30-6:30 PM&nbsp;Mix and Mingle: 6:30-7:30 PM (Complimentary Light Bites from Fuegos LA | No Host Bar) Location: 4276 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008 in Leimert Park Village Live Performance by:&nbsp;Adam Ledbetter (piano)Roy McCurdy (drums)Ben Williams (bass) Conversation moderated by Dr. Ronald C. McCurdy, Professor of Music at the USC Thornton School of Music, with panelists Adam Ledbetter, Roy McCurdy, who appears in the film, and Haeyong Moon, Filmmaker, BUD LIVES!. About Earl Rudolph &ldquo;Bud&rdquo; Powell: Bud Powell was a revolutionary jazz pianist and composer whose innovations forever transformed the role of the piano in modern jazz. A central architect of bebop, Powell brought the rapid, melodic language of horn players to the keyboard, earning him the enduring nickname &ldquo;the Charlie Parker of the piano.&rdquo; A Harlem-born prodigy mentored by Thelonious Monk, Powell helped define the sound of 1940s New York bebop through lightning-fast right-hand lines, sparse left-hand chords, and bold harmonic ideas. His compositions, including &ldquo;Un Poco Loco,&rdquo; &ldquo;Tempus Fugue-It,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Hallucinations&rdquo;, remain cornerstones of the jazz canon. Despite profound personal struggles, Powell&rsquo;s artistry left an indelible mark on generations of jazz musicians worldwide. About Narratives &amp; Notes: A&nbsp;conversation-meets-concert series presented by Leimert Park Jazz Festival, bringing together artists, culture bearers, and thought leaders to explore jazz as a lens for culture, community, and the human experience. Each program pairs live performance with thoughtful, moderated dialogue, inviting audiences to engage with the music not only as art, but as a living expression of history and identity.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, We&rsquo;re looking forward to welcoming you on Saturday, February 21 for Narratives &amp; Notes: The Life, Music, and Legacy of Jazz Piano Legend Bud Powell. Doors open at 3:45 PM, and we encourage you to arrive as close to that time as possible to check in and enjoy time to mix and mingle before the program begins promptly at 4:30 PM. Complimentary light bites will be available, along with a cash bar before and after the program. We can&rsquo;t wait to share this special afternoon of music, conversation, and community with you. Warm regards,Diane RobertsonFounder &amp; Executive DirectorLeimert Park Jazz Festival

An exploration of the enduring influence of jazz pianist Earl Rudolph “Bud” Powell (Sep 27, 1924-Jul 31, 1966) Presented by Leimert Park Jazz Festival in collaboration with The World Stage Narratives &amp; Notes: The Life, Music and Legacy of Jazz Piano Legend Bud Powell is a dynamic program honoring one of jazz’s most influential innovators, blending moderated dialogue, live interpretations of his music, and excerpts from the documentary BUD LIVES! Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Check-In begins: 3:45 PMProgram: 4:30-6:30 PM Mix and Mingle: 6:30-7:30 PM (Complimentary Light Bites from Fuegos LA | No Host Bar) Location: 4276 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008 in Leimert Park Village Live Performance by: Adam Ledbetter (piano)Roy McCurdy (drums)Ben Williams (bass) Conversation moderated by Dr. Ronald C. McCurdy, Professor of Music at the USC Thornton School of Music, with panelists Adam Ledbetter, Roy McCurdy, who appears in the film, and Haeyong Moon, Filmmaker, BUD LIVES!. About Earl Rudolph “Bud” Powell: Bud Powell was a revolutionary jazz pianist and composer whose innovations forever transformed the role of the piano in modern jazz. A central architect of bebop, Powell brought the rapid, melodic language of horn players to the keyboard, earning him the enduring nickname “the Charlie Parker of the piano.” A Harlem-born prodigy mentored by Thelonious Monk, Powell helped define the sound of 1940s New York bebop through lightning-fast right-hand lines, sparse left-hand chords, and bold harmonic ideas. His compositions, including “Un Poco Loco,” “Tempus Fugue-It,” and “Hallucinations”, remain cornerstones of the jazz canon. Despite profound personal struggles, Powell’s artistry left an indelible mark on generations of jazz musicians worldwide. About Narratives &amp; Notes: A conversation-meets-concert series presented by Leimert Park Jazz Festival, bringing together artists, culture bearers, and thought leaders to explore jazz as a lens for culture, community, and the human experience. Each program pairs live performance with thoughtful, moderated dialogue, inviting audiences to engage with the music not only as art, but as a living expression of history and identity.

Leimert Park Jazz Festival

Narratives & Notes: The Life, Music and Legacy of Jazz Piano Legend Bud Powell

4276 Crenshaw Blvd

General Admission

$35

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