Herbie Hancock and Kamasi Washington Come to Hollywood Bowl

Herbie Hancock and Kamasi Washington take over the Hollywood Bowl stage on Wednesday, August 23. Continuing to re-imagine jazz, the ever-ingenious Oscar- and multiple Grammy-winning pianist - and the LA Phil's own Creative Chair for Jazz - Herbie Hancock will bring his newest mind-blowing explorations to life with his amazing band, who will perform a taste of Hancock's much talked-about and highly anticipated new album (set for release in 2018), along with music from throughout his celebrated career. Making a stop in Los Angeles on his U.S. tour, Herbie Hancock (piano, keyboards) will be joined by Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), James Genus (bass), Lionel Loueke (guitar) and Terrace Martin (keyboards, saxophone).

L.A. native Kamasi Washington will return to the Hollywood Bowl with his decidedly contemporary musical approach and stunning live performance style, which has brought the legacy of 20th-century jazz to a new generation. Washington and his band are expected to perform, for the first time, new music from his upcoming EP, Harmony of Difference, which will be released on September 29 via Young Turks. Kamasi Washington (tenor sax) will be joined by Rickey Washington (flute and soprano sax), Ryan Porter (trombone), Dontae Winslow (trumpet), BranDon Coleman (keyboards), Cameron Graves (piano), Ronald Bruner Jr. (drums), Tony Austin (drums), Miles Mosley (upright bass), Patrice Quinn (vocals), and Battlecat (DJ / Turntables), as well as a 24-piece orchestra and 15-voice choir.

Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine's new complimentary Wednesday Winemaker Series will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the newly renovated Box Office Plaza Marketplace. Patrons can enjoy samplings of wines hand-selected by Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine Sommelier and Wine Director Caroline Styne. Featured wines are available for purchase at select Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine locations. ONGOING EXHIBITION:

HOLLYWOOD BOWL, 2301 N Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90068 HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Subscriptions and single tickets for performances during the Hollywood Bowl 2017 summer season are available at HollywoodBowl.com, or via credit card phone order at 323.850.2000, and in person at the Hollywood Bowl Box Office.