Melanie Charles Los Angeles Tickets - The Ford

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Melanie Charles

2 concerts

Melanie Charles, Brooklyn-born and of Haitian descent, blends jazz, soul, experimental, and Haitian roots music. A New School graduate, she has collaborated with Jazz Greats like Herlin Riley and Ellis Marsalis.

The Blackbyrds

1 concert

Jazz-funk band The Blackbyrds, formed by Donald Byrd at Howard U in 1974, are known for hits like "Walking in Rhythm" & "Rock Creek Park." Famed for film scores & iconic albums, they've collaborated with artists like B.B. King & Roberta Flack.

Ebo Taylor

17 concerts

Born in Ghana, Ebo Taylor, a guitarist and producer known for blending highlife with jazz and Afrobeat influences. Collaborated with Fela Kuti, C.K. Mann, and Pat Thomas. Famous for '70s hits like "Heaven" and albums like Love and Death. His music gained global recognition via international reissues and sampling.

Gary Bartz

2 concerts

Baltimore-born Gary Bartz is an acclaimed alto saxophonist known for his fusion of soul, funk, and jazz. He has collaborated with greats like Miles Davis, Norman Connors, and the Mizell Brothers. Bartz founded the innovative NTU Troop in the '70s and won a Grammy for his work on McCoy Tyner's Illuminations. He also taught at Oberlin Conservatory and released the noteworthy Coltrane Rules.