Institute of American Cultures
Upcoming Events
Nicole McCabe Quartet
Thu 8/7 • 8PM PDT
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Nicole McCabe, alto saxophone Karl McComas-Reichl, bass Joshua White, piano Mark Ferber, drums In her growing body of work, rising star Los Angeles alto saxophonist Nicole McCabe infuses her hard-bop roots with influences ranging from electronic music to exploratory improvisation. McCabe’s compositions balance hard-edged grooves with lush harmonies and an expansive melodic sensibility, as she leads her razor-sharp ensemble through thrilling twists and turns.
Lunchtime Art Talk on Christian Marclay
Wed 8/13 • 12:30PM PDT
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The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on Christian Marclay is led by Curatorial Assistant Nyah Ginwright.
Bobby Bradfords Stealin Home: a tribute to Jackie Robinson
Thu 8/14 • 8PM PDT
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Bobby Bradford, cornet, lyrics Vinny Golia, alto and baritone saxophones, bass clarinet Chuck Manning, tenor saxophone William Roper, tuba, euphonium, spoken word, vocals Don Preston, piano, gong Henry Franklin, bass Tina Raymond, drums West Coast jazz legend and treasured elder statesman of the Los Angeles music community, cornetist Bobby Bradford leads a special project paying tribute to baseball hero Jackie Robinson, credited with breaking the sport’s “color line” when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Bradford’s septet features a who’s who of SoCal musical luminaries in a suite of music that swings and swirls, evoking both the power and poignancy of Robinson’s revolutionary career.
Open Mike Eagle with Jordan Patterson and J.Rocc
Tue 8/19 • 6:30PM - 11PM PDT
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
See live concerts in the Hammer’s courtyard for free! Enjoy happy hour, late gallery hours, art-making, and more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and performances start at 7:30 p.m. Cocktails and food available for purchase all night. This event is free and open to the public. Become a member today for priority entry and a free first drink. Your RSVP helps us to gauge attendance to this event. RSVP does not guarantee entry if the event reaches capacity. Admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lunchtime Art Talk on Hanna Hur
Wed 8/20 • 12:30PM PDT
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The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on Hanna Hur is led by Curator Erin Christovale.
Naomi Moon Siegel Quartet
Thu 8/21 • 8PM PDT
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Naomi Moon Siegel, trombone Marina Albero, piano Kelsey Mines, bass Christopher Icasiano, drums Trombonist, composer, and bandleader Naomi Moon Siegel weaves together a myriad of musical influences in her dynamic and thoughtful music. Based in Missoula, Montana but long a part of Seattle’s vibrant jazz community, Siegel propels her ensemble through soaring melodies, rich harmonies and lean grooves with a warm, clarion tone and keen musical instincts.