# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 15 Years of Ethio Cali + DJ Nu-Mark
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Ethiopian jazz fuses traditional Ethiopian rhythms with modern jazz and funk.About this EventEthio Cali, a Los Angeles-based ensemble led by Todd Simon, fuses traditional Ethiopian rhythms with modern jazz and funk. The band will celebrate 15 years of vibrancy and innovation on the Grand Performances stage. Plus, legendary DJ Nu-Mark rounds out the night. Curated by Nance Arte Productions.LOCATION, PARKING & FAQ Schedule6:45 pm - 7:15 pm Todd Simon’s LA-Multi Big Band7:15 pm - 8:20 pm DJ Nu-Mark8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Ethio Cali with Special Guest  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f3821e10-96f9-11f1-897f-eff8c8b00a4f-rimg-w1109-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Ethio Cali is a Los Angeles-based Ethio-Jazz ensemble led by Grammy-winning trumpeter, arranger, composer, and educator Todd Simon. They fuse traditional 1960s and 70s Ethiopian music with modern jazz, funk, and rhythmic textures from across Africa, Indonesia, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The band is celebrating 15 years of vibrancy and innovation. Members of Ethio Cali have produced and performed at countless Grand Performances events, making our 40th anniversary even more special.Ethio Cali features:Todd Simon – Trumpet/LeaderRuby Simon - SaxophoneRandal Fisher – SaxophoneTylana Renga – ViolinAlan Lightner – Steel Drums/PercussionKibrom Birhane – KeyboardsNadav Peled – GuitarBrandon Owens – BassKahlil Cummings – PercussionDexter Story - Guitar/PercussionEvan Greer - Drumshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PcnPxuHMIU&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fgrand-performances.squarespace.com%2F  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f3938330-96f9-11f1-897f-eff8c8b00a4f-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg DJ Nu-Mark is a renowned producer, turntablist, and member of the legendary hip-hop group Jurassic 5. Widely recognized for his innovative approach to sampling and live performance, he blends hip-hop, funk, soul, and global sounds into dynamic DJ sets and productions. He launched early work connected to Kanye West, collaborated with artists like MF DOOM and Aloe Blacc, and released acclaimed solo projects including Broken Sunlight and Run For Cover. Nu-Mark has performed at major festivals such as Coachella and Glastonbury, judged global DJ competitions, and contributed to film and TV scoring, including Tom & Jerry and Drop The Mic. He remains a driving force in contemporary hip-hop culture.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY2oC4X9ZyM&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fgrand-performances.squarespace.com%2F  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f3a50f60-96f9-11f1-897f-eff8c8b00a4f-rimg-w1200-h479-dc080808-gmir.jpg Todd Simon’s LA-Multi Big BandThe name perfectly says it all! Todd Simon’s LA-Multi Big Band is a vibrant mix of young jazz talent from Los Angeles high schools and colleges, all brought together with experienced cats from the scene. Todd Simon, who has been teaching music in NYC and (mostly) LA for 25 years, leads the ensemble in performing big band arrangements of global jazz and funk.Alto Saxes - Joaquin Mendoza, Tracy WannomaeTenor Saxes - Randal Fisher, Kamayo QuizonBaritone Sax - Ruby SimonTrombones - Elizabeth Lea, Isaac Mollner, Fabio Santana de Souza, Kilan ThornsTrumpets - Kenneth Brown II, Saxon Johnson, Giuliana Ranu, Royce TikhonovPiano - Mateo Arce, Kuma Enomoto, Abigail StrawnGuitar - Keston AshbridgeBass - Emil Mitev, Layla SpenceDrums - Olivia Hauser, Franco LimPercussion - Daniel Alfaro, Kahlil Cummings and Andy O’Campo  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f3b05a00-96f9-11f1-897f-eff8c8b00a4f-rimg-w846-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f3bda070-96f9-11f1-897f-eff8c8b00a4f-rimg-w1200-h228-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f3c9fc80-96f9-11f1-897f-eff8c8b00a4f-rimg-w1200-h507-dc486848-gmir.png The LA Local is a nonprofit news organization built to strengthen Los Angeles by serving and connecting local communities with trusted, community-centered journalism, starting in Boyle Heights, East L.A., Koreatown, Pico-Union, Westlake, Inglewood, South L.A., and Long Beach. The LA Local also provides region-wide coverage, partnering with more than 20 local media outlets and universities to strengthen journalism in the region. The LA Local’s newsroom also includes youth journalists and LA Documenters, a program that has recruited, trained and paid more than 130 Angelenos to document local government meetings. Learn more at thelalocal.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/15-years-of-ethio-cali-dj-nu-mark/100001985331842986
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, dance, festivals, performances, art, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: Grand Performances
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Los Angeles
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Grand Performances
- **lat**: 34.0515109
- **long**: -118.2514493
- **full address**: Grand Performances, 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 15 Years of Ethio Cali + DJ Nu-Mark being held?
  - **A:** 15 Years of Ethio Cali + DJ Nu-Mark takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Grand Performances, 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 15 Years of Ethio Cali + DJ Nu-Mark?
  - **A:** 15 Years of Ethio Cali + DJ Nu-Mark is organized by Grand Performances.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 15 Years of Ethio Cali + DJ Nu-Mark is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 15 Years of Ethio Cali + DJ Nu-Mark sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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