Richard Bona Live at Moss Theater
Schedule
Sat Jan 18 2025 at 08:00 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Moss Theater at New Roads School part of The Herb Alpert Educational Village | Santa Monica, CA
About this Event
Richard Bona is a Grammy-winning bassist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. With his unique sound and vocal gift, he is continuously representing his African origins. Bona’s music addresses the continent’s traditions, culture, beauty and issues. His purpose, and the way he connects with his audience has turned him into a staple name in World, Jazz and Afropop music.
Bona has toured, composed, recorded, and created musical forms of art with the greatest: Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Chick Corea, Sting, Pat Metheny, Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin, Chucho Valdés, George Benson, and many more. Along the diverse notable collaborations, Richard has also taught Jazz Improvisation at NYU and is constantly teaching and mentoring young talents throughout the world. He’s also a TED speaker and ambassador for various non-profit projects.
“Imagine an artist with Jaco Pastorious’s virtuosity, George Benson’s vocal fluidity, Joao Gilberto’s sense of song and harmony, all mixed up with African culture. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you Richard Bona!” – Los Angeles Times
One show - No Intermission. Tickets can be reserved up to 2:00 p.m. on the day of the show (Remaining tickets available at door at show time.) FREE PARKING in the lot adjacent to the venue.
No Refunds.
Where is it happening?
Moss Theater at New Roads School part of The Herb Alpert Educational Village, 3131 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 44.52