# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Narratives & Notes: The Life, Music and Legacy of Jazz Piano Legend Bud Powell
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: An exploration of the enduring influence of jazz pianist Earl Rudolph “Bud” Powell (Sep 27, 1924-Jul 31, 1966)

Presented by Leimert Park Jazz Festival in collaboration with The World Stage

Narratives & Notes: The Life, Music and Legacy of Jazz Piano Legend Bud Powell is a dynamic program honoring one of jazz's most influential innovators, blending moderated dialogue, live interpretations of his music, and excerpts from the documentary BUD LIVES!

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026

Check-In begins: 3:45 PM
Program: 4:30-6:30 PM 
Mix and Mingle: 6:30-7:30 PM (Complimentary Light Bites | No Host Bar)

Location: 4276 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008 in Leimert Park Village

Live Performance by: 
Adam Ledbetter (piano)
Roy McCurdy (drums)
Ben Williams (bass)
Conversation moderated by Dr. Ronald C. McCurdy, Professor of Music at the USC Thornton School of Music, with panelists Adam Ledbetter, Roy McCurdy, who appears in the film, and Haeyong Moon, Filmmaker, BUD LIVES!

Get Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/narratives-and-notes-the-life-music-and-legacy-of-jazz-piano-legend-bud-powell

About Earl Rudolph “Bud” Powell: Bud Powell was a revolutionary jazz pianist and composer whose innovations forever transformed the role of the piano in modern jazz. A central architect of bebop, Powell brought the rapid, melodic language of horn players to the keyboard, earning him the enduring nickname “the Charlie Parker of the piano.” A Harlem-born prodigy mentored by Thelonious Monk, Powell helped define the sound of 1940s New York bebop through lightning-fast right-hand lines, sparse left-hand chords, and bold harmonic ideas. His compositions, including “Un Poco Loco,” “Tempus Fugue-It,” and “Hallucinations”, remain cornerstones of the jazz canon. Despite profound personal struggles, Powell’s artistry left an indelible mark on generations of jazz musicians worldwide.

About Narratives & Notes: A conversation-meets-concert series presented by Leimert Park Jazz Festival bringing together artists, culture bearers, and thought leaders to explore jazz as a lens for culture, community, and the human experience. Each program pairs live performance with thoughtful, moderated dialogue, inviting audiences to engage with the music not only as art, but as a living expression of history and identity.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/inglewood/narratives-and-notes-the-life-music-and-legacy-of-jazz-piano-legend-bud-powell/200029464860239
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, art, jazz, concerts, live-music, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Inglewood
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4276 Crenshaw Blvd, Leimert Park Village, Los Angeles, CA 90008
- **lat**: 34.00611
- **long**: -118.33405
- **full address**: 4276 Crenshaw Blvd, Leimert Park Village, Los Angeles, CA 90008, 4276 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008-2535, United States, Inglewood

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Narratives & Notes: The Life, Music and Legacy of Jazz Piano Legend Bud Powell being held?
  - **A:** Narratives & Notes: The Life, Music and Legacy of Jazz Piano Legend Bud Powell takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 4276 Crenshaw Blvd, Leimert Park Village, Los Angeles, CA 90008, 4276 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008-2535, United States, Inglewood.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Narratives & Notes: The Life, Music and Legacy of Jazz Piano Legend Bud Powell?
  - **A:** Narratives & Notes: The Life, Music and Legacy of Jazz Piano Legend Bud Powell is organized by Leimert Park Jazz Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Narratives & Notes: The Life, Music and Legacy of Jazz Piano Legend Bud Powell is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Inglewood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Narratives & Notes: The Life, Music and Legacy of Jazz Piano Legend Bud Powell sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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