LA Jazz Society presents the 2026 JAZZ Tribute Concert & Awards recognizing luminaries in the jazz industry.
🎶 About the Event
Hosted by KJAZZ' Rhonda Hamilton, the 2-hour concert will feature most of the honorees performing with outstanding musicians including the Chris Walden Octet, Sara Gazarek Quartet and Mateo Arce Trio - plus an all-star tribute to Harvey Mason Jr. and Harvey Mason Sr.!
🏆 Jazz Special Awards
• Tribute Honoree: Harvey Mason, Jr.
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Harvey Mason, Sr.
• Composer/Arranger: Chis Walden
• Vocalist: Sara Gazarek
• Educator of the Year: JB Dyas
• Flip & Shelly Manne Memorial New Talent: Mateo Arce
Funds raised benefit the non-profit's programs introducing our young people to jazz music through Jazz in Schools, Bill Green Mentorship, Jeff Clayton New Note, and Young Musicians Showcases.
TO PURCHASE VIP TIX which include HONOREE RECEPTION, call (818) 994-4661.
For more info, visit lajazz.org
Event venue
The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica, United States
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