DILLA JAZZ featuring DJ Battlecat and Bilal, plus J. Rocc & Special Guests
Schedule
Thu Jul 18 2024 at 08:00 pm to 11:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
The Ford Theater | Hollywood, CA
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The late James Dewitt Yancey—better known as J Dilla—was one of the most celebrated and influential record producers of all time. Before his passing in 2006, he created beats for A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Janet Jackson, the Roots, D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Ghostface Killah, Common, and pretty much any other rapper looking for a rich, soulful sound. From his earliest days as a member of Slum Village through his essential solo collection Donuts, Dilla treated hip-hop production like jazz: developing swinging rhythms, embracing imperfection, and letting his samples speak to one another. Kevin “DJ Battlecat” Gilliam, also a legendary producer (Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, The Game, Faith Evans, Tha Eastsidaz) and architect of West Coast hip-hop, brings together special guests to celebrate what would have been Dilla’s 50th birthday with live jazz and hip-hop recreations of some of his most iconic beats.Programs, artists, dates, prices, and availability subject to change.
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Where is it happening?
The Ford Theater, 2640 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, CA 90068-2753, United States,Los Angeles, California, HollywoodEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
