The Ebell of Los Angeles Presents World Renowned Jazz Icon Bennie Maupin in Concert on February 9 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre
Tickets available for as low as $30; Maupin and his ensemble will commemorate 50th anniversary of
his most recognized album, “The Jewel in the Lotus”
LOS ANGELES, December 18, 2023 – The Ebell of Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring women and building community through arts, culture and education, will host legendary saxophonist and clarinetist Bennie Maupin and his ensemble on Friday, February 9 as one of the feature events in a month-long celebration of Black artistry during Black History Month. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the ensemble will perform what is known as his most famous album, “The Jewel in the Lotus,” a groundbreaking fusion recording made in collaboration with legendary jazz musicians Herbie Hancock and Buster Williams.
“At The Ebell of LA we are committed to providing a gathering place for women and the larger community where culture, community, arts and education all intersect. For decades, Bennie Maupin’s artistry has captivated audiences across the globe,” said Stacy Brightman, executive director of The Ebell of Los Angeles. “We are thrilled to offer an opportunity for LA audiences to be mesmerized by his extraordinary talent and soul-stirring performances, especially during the golden anniversary of one of his most famous and influential works in the fusion jazz genre.”
Jazz Legend Bennie Maupin Plays The Jewel in the Lotus
Friday, February 9, 2024
Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Tickets: $40 ($30 for members of The Ebell of LA)
Tickets and more information: https://ebellofla.org/event/
Bennie Maupin is best-known for his atmospheric bass clarinet playing in collaborations with jazz luminaries such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner. He was a founding member of Herbie Hancock’s seminal band The Headhunters, as well as a performer and composer in Hancock’s influential Mwandishi band. Born in 1940, Maupin started playing clarinet, later adding saxophone, flute, and, most notably, the bass clarinet to his formidable arsenal of woodwind instruments. Upon moving to New York in 1962, he freelanced with groups led by Marion Brown, Pharoah Sanders, and Chick Corea, and played regularly with Roy Haynes and Horace Silver. He also recorded with McCoy Tyner, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard, Jack DeJohnette, Andrew Hill, Eddie Henderson, and Woody Shaw, to name only a few.
“The Jewel in The Lotus” is Maupin’s debut album recorded in March of 1974 and released later that year. The album features pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Buster Williams and percussionists Billy Hart, Freddie Waits and Bill Summers with guest appearances from trumpeter Charles Sullivan.
Tickets for this event are available through The Ebell of Los Angeles at https://ebellofla.org/event/
For more information on these and other events announced at later dates, please visit https://ebellofla.org/
