Edendale Up Close presents Judicanti Responsura

Schedule

Sat Jun 13 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

Edendale Branch Library | Los Angeles, CA

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William Roper, Joseph Mitchell and Erika Duke-Kirkpatrick present a program of avant-garde music in honor of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday
About this Event

Join us Saturday June 13th at noon for our next Edendale Up Close performance – Judicanti Responsura, featuring William Roper on lip-reeds, percussionist Joseph Mitchell, and special guest cellist Erika Duke-Kirkpatrick. The ensemble will draw from its repertoire, developed over four decades, and present at least one premiere. Juneteenth is a uniquely American holiday. Judicanti Responsura means “answer the judge.” America has a lot to answer for. And the list grows.


The ensemble was formed in 1984 and is focused on music of our time, with a special emphasis on compositions that incorporate African American improvisational traditions. The ensemble's repertoire includes works by its members, commissioned works, jazz standards and contemporary classical compositions. Judicanti Responsura's members were raised in Los Angeles' African American neighborhoods and were politicized by the experience. Much of their music reflects that politicization in its inspiration, titles, content, wardrobe and performance venues.


The Edendale library address is 2011 Sunset Blvd., but enter from the Alvarado St. side through the library parking lot. Email [email protected] for more information.


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Edendale Branch Library, 2011 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States

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