{"id":265605,"date":"2024-04-02T13:07:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T16:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-metro-art-presents-kjazz-tracks-at-union-station\/"},"modified":"2024-04-02T13:10:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T17:10:02","slug":"metro-art-presenta-kjazz-tracks-en-union-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/metro-art-presenta-kjazz-tracks-en-union-station\/","title":{"rendered":"METRO ART PRESENTS: KJAZZ TRACKS AT UNION STATION"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\">Free energetic live jazz music performances in the station&#8217;s historic Ticket Concourse will bring art and culture to the heart of downtown LA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b><i>Link to Hi-Res Images &amp; Artist Bios <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4130466-1&amp;h=1765660708&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F1mBrxgFfLeY-oQcYOoK1CAceAOLzrG4G8%3Fusp%3Ddrive_link&amp;a=HERE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">HERE<\/a><\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">April 2, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, Metro Art and KJazz are teaming up for KJazz Tracks at Union Station on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, April 27<\/span> from <span class=\"xn-chron\">7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.<\/span> The free concert is open to all with performances taking place in the station&#8217;s historic Ticket Concourse. Hosted by KJazz DJ Rhonda Hamilton, the event will feature three uniquely talented artists, including <span class=\"xn-person\">Kassa Overall<\/span> as headliner, and <span class=\"xn-person\">Isaiah Collier<\/span> &amp; The Chosen Few and <span class=\"xn-person\">Darynn Dean<\/span> also on the bill.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgfc04left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgfc04left\" title=\"Los Angeles Union Station\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2167242\/Los_Angeles_Union_Station_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Los Angeles Union Station\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to host these dynamic and talented artists at Union Station. We look forward to hearing their exciting approaches to jazz and sharing it together with fellow music lovers in such a beguiling space,&#8221; stated <span class=\"xn-person\">Heidi Zeller<\/span>, Senior Manager, Cultural Planning with Metro Art.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m extremely excited to be playing in <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span>, in a space that&#8217;s meant for everyone. I hope our music can be nutrition for somebody out there who needs it. Thank you KJazz and Union Station!&#8221; shared <span class=\"xn-person\">Kassa Overall<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About <span class=\"xn-person\">Kassa Overall<\/span><br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-person\">Kassa Overall<\/span> is a Grammy-nominated musician, emcee, singer, producer and drummer who melds avant-garde experimentation with hip-hop production techniques to tilt the nexus of jazz and rap in unmapped directions. He previously released four critically acclaimed projects: I THINK I&#8217;M GOOD, Go Get Ice Cream and Listen to Jazz, Shades of Flu and Shades of Flu 2. On ANIMALS, his Warp Records debut released in 2023, Overall pushes his kaleidoscopic, subversive vision further. Top-flight jazz improvisation weaves in and out of orchestral string arrangements by <span class=\"xn-person\">Jherek Bischoff<\/span>. The album&#8217;s diverse, all-star roster of collaborators include vocalists <span class=\"xn-person\">Nick Hakim<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Laura Mvula<\/span>, Francis and the Lights, and jazz stars like <span class=\"xn-person\">Theo Croker<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Vijay Iyer<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About <span class=\"xn-person\">Isaiah Collier<\/span> &amp; The Chosen Few<br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-person\">Isaiah Collier<\/span> is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, curator and educator. He is most known for his work as a saxophonist and drummer. Collier&#8217;s sound and approach is drawn from the influences of master saxophonists such as <span class=\"xn-person\">John Coltrane<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Roscoe Mitchell<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Wayne Shorter<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Ari Brown<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Gene Ammons<\/span>. His most well-known work is with his group, <span class=\"xn-person\">Isaiah Collier<\/span> &amp; The Chosen Few, with whom he produced <i>The Unapologetic Negro<\/i> (2019) and <i>Return of The Black Emperor<\/i> (2017). Collier has performed at the Jazz Showcase, Chicago Jazz Festival, New York Winter Jazz Festival and the White House, to name a few. He is a former fellow of the prestigious Dave Brubeck Institute <span class=\"xn-location\">Stockton, CA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About <span class=\"xn-person\">Darynn Dean<\/span><br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-person\">Darynn Dean<\/span> is a dynamic vocalist, captivating performer, and composer. Born and raised in <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span>, her rich musical legacy originates with her grandfather, <span class=\"xn-person\">Donald Dean Senior<\/span> (drummer), who toured with <span class=\"xn-person\">Les McCann<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Eddie Harris<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-person\">Betty Carter<\/span>. Dean has garnered the attention of audiences across the country, with notable performances at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Kennedy Center in <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington D.C<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-person\">Jordan Hall<\/span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Boston MA.<\/span> In 2019, she created a documentary entitled, &#8220;All About Love: Jazz + Gender,&#8221; which chronicled her creation of the first ever All-Women&#8217;s Cross Big Band between <span class=\"xn-org\">New England Conservatory<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-org\">Berklee College of Music<\/span>. Dean currently attends The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz and Performance at <span class=\"xn-org\">UCLA<\/span> where she is pursuing a Master of Music degree.<\/p>\n<p>The first 40 visitors to present their @tapgreaterlosangeles cards to the Metro Art info table will receive a free Metro Art book, <i>Los Angeles Through the Eyes of Artists<\/i>, and Union Station swag bag! To learn more about Los Angeles Union Station, visit <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4130466-1&amp;h=3322334118&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unionstationla.com%2Fhappenings%2Ftrain-festival-2023&amp;a=unionstationla.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">unionstationla.com<\/a><\/u>. #Celebrating85Years #UnionStationLA<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Go Metro<\/span> to the event! Union Station is accessible via Metro Rail, Metro Bus and several municipal bus lines. Take the B Line, D Line, J Line or L Line directly to Union Station. Plan your trip\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4130466-1&amp;h=472372274&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metro.net%2Friding%2Ftransitapp%2F&amp;a=using+the+Transit+app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">using the Transit app<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4130466-1&amp;h=1697695727&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metro.net%2Friding%2Ftrip-planner%2F&amp;a=the+trip+planner+at+metro.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">the trip planner at metro.net<\/a><\/u>\u00a0or by calling 323.GO.METRO.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>About Los Angeles Union Station<br \/><\/u><\/b>Since its opening in 1939, Los Angeles Union Station has long been considered one of LA&#8217;s architectural gems and a vital portal to the promise of the California Dream. The Station was designed with an innovative blend of Spanish Colonial, Mission Revival and Art Deco architecture now commonly referred to as Mission Moderne. The bustling 52-acre transportation hub sits in the heart of <span class=\"xn-location\">Downtown Los Angeles<\/span> offering essential connections to destinations throughout <span class=\"xn-location\">Southern California<\/span>. An iconic landmark, the Station serves as a vibrant symbol of Downtown connecting the historic fabric of the past to the present through arts, culture, transit and community. Conceived on a grand scale, Los Angeles Union Station is the largest railroad passenger terminal in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Western United States<\/span> and is often regarded as &#8220;the last of the great train stations.&#8221; For more information, visit <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4130466-1&amp;h=1150417740&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Funionstationla.com%2F&amp;a=unionstationla.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">unionstationla.com<\/a><\/u> or follow <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4130466-1&amp;h=1864630163&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Funionstationla&amp;a=%40unionstationla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@unionstationla<\/a><\/u> on social media.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>About Metro Art:<br \/><\/u><\/b>Metro Art enhances the customer experience with innovative, award-winning visual and performing arts programming that encourages ridership and connects people, sites and neighborhoods throughout LA County. A diverse range of site-specific artworks are integrated into the growing Metro system, improving the quality of transit environments, and creating a sense of place. Metro Art Presents showcases an exciting array of arts and cultural programs at historic Union Station. All events are free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Click <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4130466-1&amp;h=4049458556&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metro.net%2Fabout%2Fart%2F&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a><\/u> for more information about Metro Art. Follow Metro Art on <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4130466-1&amp;h=2824684003&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmetro.art.la%2F&amp;a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/u> and #MetroArtLA.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>About KJazz<br \/><\/u><\/b>KJazz 88.1, a service of <span class=\"xn-org\">Cal State Long Beach<\/span>, is the #1 straight-ahead, non-commercial jazz station in the country. In addition to producing free events in the community, KJazz provides four jazz scholarships and paid student internships each year. For more information, visit:\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4130466-1&amp;h=2997223332&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fjazzandblues.org%2F&amp;a=jazzandblues.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">jazzandblues.org<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4130466-1&amp;h=2272603087&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2167242%2FLos_Angeles_Union_Station_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2167242%2FLos_Angeles_Union_Station_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2167242\/Los_Angeles_Union_Station_Logo.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Los Angeles Union Station<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\">Free energetic live jazz music performances in the station&#8217;s historic Ticket Concourse will bring art and culture to the heart of downtown LA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b><i>Link to Hi-Res Images &amp; Artist Bios <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4130466-1&amp;h=1765660708&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F1mBrxgFfLeY-oQcYOoK1CAceAOLzrG4G8%3Fusp%3Ddrive_link&amp;a=HERE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES<\/span>, &lt;span&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":265606,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-265605","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arte-y-cultura"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/265605","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=265605"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/265605\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":265610,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/265605\/revisions\/265610"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/265606"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=265605"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=265605"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=265605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}