JOSH BROWN & The Jazz Message - The music of the Jazz Messengers!!

Josh Brown brings a stellar lineup of Ralph Moore, Aaron Janik, Mike Gurrola, Charles Ruggiero & Roy Dunlap to the Birds Stage. Swinging!! Canadian-born trombonist Josh Brown grew up in Burlington, Ontario, in a musical household led by his music-teacher mother and jazz-enthusiast father. Early success in regional and national competitions led him to study at Humber College in Toronto under acclaimed instructors such as Al Kay and Don Thompson, followed by advanced studies at the Banff Centre for the Arts and the Thelonious Monk Jazz Aspen Snowmass program. Relocating to New York City in the early 2000s, Brown refined his craft under jazz masters Slide Hampton, Steve Davis, and Barry Harris. He established himself as an in-demand soloist and collaborator, earning a semi-finalist spot in the prestigious 2003 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trombone Competition and receiving two grants from the Canada Council for the Arts. Throughout his career, Brown has balanced dynamic work as a bandleader with extensive high-profile sideman appearances. Beyond his critically acclaimed releases, such as The Feeling of Jazz and work with his Songbook Trio, he toured internationally for nearly a decade as a member of pop vocalist Michael Bublé's band. His versatility across small jazz combos and large ensembles has seen him perform with artists ranging from Freddy Cole to Darcy James Argue's Secret Society, complemented by appearances on major television programs including Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, and The Late Show with David Letterman. You can buy tickets for this private event! A part of the proceeds goes to a favorite charity! PLEASE NOTE!!! BIRDS OF A FEATHER IS INSIDE THE AWARD-WINNING VIETNAMESE VEGAN RESTAURANT, "AU LAC". 710 w. 1st St in Downtown L.A....on the corner of 1st and Hope. INSIDE THE CLUB, Full AU LAC Menu is available, plus Mocktails. Where is parking located? Parking is located under the building, accessible from west of the building off of 1st St. between Bunker Hill Towers and the mini-shopping center AU LAC is in. Once you’ve turned into the large driveway, turn left into the garage “Guest Parking and Residence Parking of The Promendade”. $12 CASH ONLY. Additional parking is located directly across Hope St. at Disney Hall - 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012. $10. There is limited street parking in front of Au Lac, Disney Hall and The Music Center. www.birdsofafeatherjazzlounge.com Birds of a FeatherJazz Lounge is an intimate 40- seat 1920’s style performance space tucked away in Downtown Los Angeles. Known for its Private Events hosting a diverse lineup of top-tier live jazz. The club is nestled within the awarding-winning 5 star Vietnamese vegan restaurant AU LAC. The address is 710 W. 1st St., downtown near Disney Hall. Offering everything from straight-ahead and BeBop to Latin, experimental, R&B, electronic and global jazz, as well as spoken word, Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge often mixes both old-school legends and the next generation of LA’s finest musicians. It’s a spot that aims to capture a classic, unique jazz lounge vibe. Performances at Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge benefit selected charity and non-profit organizations. Tickets can be picked up in the jazz venue which is located inside the Vietnamese award-winning restaurant AU LAC. 710 W. 1st St, downtown L.A. 90012 Au Lac’s full menu is available inside the club. There is no minimum, but we would appreciate your purchases! Au Lac is a non-alcoholic restaurant. We serve nice mock-tails in the venue. And the good news is that all ages can attend or perform there! For a pre- or post-event drink, head over to The Conrad—it's a lovely bar located just a block away, directly across from Disney Hall.