Los Angeles Jazz Society’s

2025 Jazz Tribute Concert & Awards

📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025
🕢 Doors 6:30 pm - Show 7:30 PM

🎶 About the Event

Join us for the jazz concert of the year as we honor today’s great artists and celebrate jazz legends. This unforgettable evening features live performances by our 2025 honorees and a very special tribute.

🌟 2025 Honorees & Performances

• Tribute Honoree: Christian McBride

• Composer/Arranger: Patrice Rushen

• Jazz Vocalist: Gretchen Parlato

• Flip & Shelly Manne New Talent Award: Saoirse Sipes

• Special Musical Tribute: Celebrating the centennial of Bill Green featuring performances by his former students.

🏆 Special Awards

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Lois Saffian

• David L. Abell “Angel” Award: Edythe Bronston

• Jazz Educator Award: Tom Whaley – Santa Monica High School

💡 Support Jazz Education

All proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Jazz Society’s educational programs, inspiring and supporting the next generation of jazz musicians.
(The Los Angeles Jazz Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.)

Join us on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM for the Los Angeles Jazz Society’s 2025 Jazz Tribute Concert & Awards — an unforgettable evening of music, celebration, and community. Enjoy live performances by Christian McBride, Patrice Rushen, Gretchen Parlato, Saoirse Sipes, and a special tribute honoring Bill Green’s centennial. Proceeds support the LA Jazz Society’s educational programs, inspiring the next generation of jazz musicians.