07/30/2026
This Saturday, August 1st, our good friends over at Grand Performances celebrate the life, music, and genius of Los Angeles’s own Roy Ayers.
Experience his timeless catalog reimagined by sly5thave, featuring Kassa Overall, Jimetta Rose, 𝓢𝓪𝓼𝓱𝓪 along with an incredible lineup of musicians and special guests honoring one of the most influential artists of our time.
Opening sets by Leimert Park Lina 𓋹 and Jayd Cisneros
Premiere Film screening by Roy Ayers Connection
Live screen printing by Hit+Run Live Screen Printing
Bring your family, bring your friends, and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the spirit, legacy, and enduring impact of a true Los Angeles icon.
Grand Performances
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Free • All Ages
Please RSVP at GrandPerformances.org. Your RSVP helps support free community programming like this and lets Grand Performances know you’d like to see more events of this kind.
Flyer: Rachel Colón
Featured Artists:
Drums/vox - Kassa Overall
Bass - Cooper Appelt
Guitar - Peter Knudsen
Keys - Sam Barsh
Percussion - Bendji Allonce
Vibraphone - Sasha Berliner
Violin I - Tylana Renga
Violin II - Nikki Garcia
Viola - Shigeru Logan
Cello - Giovanna Moraga Clayton
Trumpet - Todd Simon
Trombone - Chris Johnson
Sax/Flute - Sylvester Onyejiaka
Voice (lead) - Jimetta Rose
Bgv 1 - Aankha Neal
Bgv 2 - Steven Kellye
Bgv 3 - Gaby Hernandez
Special Guest: Justo Almario
