About this Event
Winston Raval’s lifetime of musical journeys has taken him from Manila to Honolulu and Los Angeles, where he has shared his artistry as a jazz pianist, arranger, bandleader, and musical director. He is noted for his live jazz improvisation, yet it is as a composer that he earned
some of his most distinguished accolades, particularly for his contributions to Philippine cinema.
In 2018, the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Philippine Film Critics Group) honored him with a Lifetime Achievement Award in film music, their first in 40+ years, recognizing the music he composed for more than 21 films, for “raising the standard of film music unmatched by his peers…” and “inspiring the next generation of film scorers”. Earlier in his career, the same group bestowed upon him and his band, The Vanishing Tribe, the Best in Film Music Award for their work in “Ikaw Ay Akin” (1977).
Recognition of his work in music also came in California, with lifetime achievement awards from the San Francisco Filipino-American Jazz Festival (2011), JazzPhil USA in Los Angeles (2013), and the LA-Philippine International Film Festival Reel Award (2019). The San Francisco group also recognized him as a pioneer in jazz fusion with the introduction of indigenous music and instruments to what has become known as Pinoy jazz. This bold blending of tradition and innovation was powerfully evident in “Isang Munting Alamat” (1978), the ethnic rock opera he composed for the gala reopening of the newly restored Manila Metropolitan Theater. Decades later, the same spirit endures in his Broadway-inspired musical “Warrior” (2018), which continues to carry the imprint of his deep connection to ethnic roots and cultural identity.
Through his countless original works—from the stage, to the screen, to the music he created simply from the heart—he now feels a deep calling to share a part of that journey with the public, with the hope that it may inspire and ignite the dreams of the next generation of Filipino musicians.
You can buy tickets for this private event!A part of the proceeds goes to a favorite charity!
INSIDE THE CLUB, Full AU LAC Menu is available, plus Mocktails.Where is parking located?Parking is located under the building, accessible from west of the building off of 1st St. between Bunker Hill Towers and the mini-shopping center AU LAC is in.Once you’ve turned into the large driveway, turn left into the garage “Guest Parking and Residence Parking of The Promendade”. $12 CASH ONLY.Additional parking is located directly across Hope St. at Disney Hall - 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012. $10.There is limited street parking in front of Au Lac, Disney Hall and The Music Center.
www.birdsofafeatherjazzlounge.comBirds of a FeatherJazz Lounge is an intimate 40- seat 1920’s style performance space tucked away in Downtown Los Angeles. Known for its Private Events hosting a diverse lineup of top-tier live jazz.The club is nestled within the awarding-winning 5 star Vietnamese vegan restaurant AU LAC. The address is 710 W. 1st St., downtown near Disney Hall.Offering everything from straight-ahead and BeBop to Latin, experimental, R&B, electronic and global jazz, as well as spoken word, Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge often mixes both old-school legends and the next generation of LA’s finest musicians. It’s a spot that aims to capture a classic, unique jazz lounge vibe.Performances at Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge benefit selected charity and non-profit organizations.Tickets can be picked up in the jazz venue which is located inside the Vietnamese award-winning restaurant AU LAC. 710 W. 1st St, downtown L.A. 90012Au Lac’s full menu is available inside the club. There is no minimum, but we would appreciate your purchases!Au Lac is a non-alcoholic restaurant. We serve nice mock-tails in the venue. And the good news is that all ages can attend or perform there! For a pre- or post-event drink, head over to The Conrad—it's a lovely bar located just a block away, directly across from Disney Hall.
Event venue & nearby stays
Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge, 710 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.