Robert Glasper live in Los Angeles

Experience Robert Glasper live on September 17th

Robert Glasper is scheduled to perform in Los Angeles, California on September 17, 2026. Glasper is a pianist, record producer, and composer known for blending jazz with hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music. His style is often categorized as jazz fusion, incorporating improvisation with contemporary sounds and rhythms. He frequently utilizes harmonic complexity characteristic of jazz alongside grooves and production techniques borrowed from other genres. Glasper has received multiple Grammy Awards and nominations for his work, including recognition for both his acoustic jazz ensembles and his *Black Radio* project which significantly impacted the contemporary jazz landscape.

Los Angeles has a long and rich history with jazz music. During the mid-20th century, Central Avenue in South Los Angeles was a thriving hub for Black musicians and a significant center for West Coast jazz development. Clubs like the Lincoln Theatre and the Club Tropicana hosted legendary performers such as Charles Mingus, Dexter Gordon, and Lionel Hampton. The city continues to support a diverse jazz scene with venues ranging from intimate clubs to large concert halls. The influence of Los Angeles’ diverse musical heritage is evident in its continuing role as a creative space for artists across genres.