2023-03-16 – 09:15 h

The emotional music at the heart of Spike Lee’s movies, comes to life at the hands of its composer, trumpeter Terence Blanchard together with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Thomas Wilkins, and with the help of special guests.

 

This event will showcase the long and fruitful collaboration between the uncompromising filmmaker and the brilliant trumpeter and bandleader whose lush scores augment the humanitarian spirit and political heart of Lee’s movies. This music comes to life at the hands of Blanchard’s sensational quintet and guest vocalists, with specially curated images of the films projected throughout the performance.

 

Artists:

  • Terence Blanchard
  • Los Angeles Philharmonic
  • Thomas Wilkins, conductor
  • Lalah Hathaway, special guest
  • Tarriona “Tank” Ball, special guest
  • Terence Blanchard featuring The E-Collective
    • Terence Blanchard, trumpet and synths
    • Ben Wendel, saxophone
    • Charles Altura, electric guitar
    • Taylor Eigsti, piano and keyboards
    • David Ginyard, Jr., electric bass
    • Oscar Seaton, drums

 

When: Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 20:00h

Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles, CA, USA)

Tickets: $ 30-140 (28-132 €) – https://www.laphil.com/events/performances/1873/2023-03-18/the-movie-music-of-spike-lee-terence-blanchard

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/757478525503254

 

NOTE: This concert was initially scheduled for march 2020 but was cancelled due to the pandemic (read more).