The iconic Blue Note Jazz Club will open its Los Angeles location on August 14 and will launch its first season of programming that runs through 2025, with the grand opening headlined by five-time Grammy winner Robert Glasper. Glasper is not only the opening-night artist but also a creative ambassador whose presence will help shape the culture of Blue Note Los Angeles.
Upcoming performances and residencies include Andra Day, Killer Mike, Ben Folds, Charlie Puth, Esperanza Spalding, Branford Marsalis, GoldLink, Alex Isley, Tank and the Bangas, Ravi Coltrane, Mayer Hawthorne, Charles Lloyd, The Soul Rebels with special guest Too $hort, and hometown heroes Kamasi Washington, Terrace Martin featuring Kenyon Dixon, 1500 or Nothin’, The Free Nationals, and James Fauntleroy, among many others. See the full schedule below. All shows are on sale now; more information is available here.
“I’m honored to partner with Blue Note and open the doors to what will be a significant cultural intersection for the Los Angeles community. L.A. has always been a second home to me, and I can’t wait to bring its culture to the Blue Note,” Robert Glasper said in a statement.
“Blue Note LA will focus on curated, consistent, artist-driven programming delivered in the intimate Blue Note Jazz Club vibe that people love. Blue Note New York has a uniquely New York energy; for Blue Note LA, it’s essential to honor what makes this city’s creative spirit so distinctive. We embrace collaboration and those spontaneous moments that make live music special. We’re grateful to all the artists and their teams who are part of this opening season—they’re helping set the tone for Blue Note LA,” says Alex Kurland, Director of Programming at Blue Note Entertainment Group.
Designed specifically for Los Angeles, the new venue will pair an intimate atmosphere with the hallmarks of its New York counterpart: world-class performances from celebrated icons, rising stars, and genre-defying collaborations that reflect jazz’s ongoing evolution and influence. Each artist will perform two shows nightly, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Designed by the acclaimed Legeard Studio, the space blends mid-century elegance with the raw energy of classic jazz.
Located at 6372 Sunset Boulevard (at Ivar Avenue) in Hollywood, the venue features two performance spaces: a main showroom with a 200-person capacity and a secondary “B-Side” room with a 100-person capacity (programming to be announced). A full-service kitchen and beverage program will be open for weekend brunch and nightly dinner. The menu, crafted by Chef Asaf Maoz of L.A.’s Carmel, showcases bold, internationally inspired flavors, while the cocktail list offers sophisticated riffs on jazz-era classics designed to complement the room’s energy.
About Blue Note Jazz Club
Since opening in New York City in 1981, Blue Note Jazz Club has become one of the world’s premier live-music venues. While jazz is at its core, Blue Note spotlights contemporary artists across a wide range of styles, backgrounds, and cultures, drawing frequent surprise appearances from superstars such as Stevie Wonder, Ed Sheeran, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and more. Blue Note’s global outposts include Milan, Honolulu, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Napa, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo, with a London location slated for 2026.
About Blue Note Jazz Festivals
Launched in New York in 2011, the Blue Note Jazz Festival presents a month-long celebration of jazz each June. The festival expanded to Napa in 2022 under the curation of Robert Glasper, creating a multi-day event where jazz meets hip-hop and R&B across multiple stages. Past headliners include John Legend, Nas, Mary J. Blige, Chance the Rapper, Maxwell, and Jill Scott. In 2024 the Napa festival introduced the Black Radio Experience in partnership with Glasper at the Meritage Resort; it will return in 2025. Earlier this month, Blue Note partnered with the LA Phil to present the Blue Note Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl, ensuring that this beloved celebration—formerly the Playboy Jazz Festival—continues to thrive under a new banner.
