# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Century of Humanity: Jazz in Los Angeles - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event Description**: Explore a century of an American art form that continues to shape our world. Jazz is more than music—it is a living record and an ongoing...About this EventThursday, November 12 at 7pmA Century of Humanity: Jazz in Los AngelesCurated by NEA Jazz Master Stanley Clarke and Natasha AgramaFeaturing jazz performances by Julius Rodriguez, MARLONIUS, Emilio ModesteAn explorative reminiscence of the music that has continuously shaped culture, fueling the leading edge of creation over the past century. Jazz is an undefinable term—a living record, an ongoing inquiry into the essence of movement, and a true American art form. Through composition, poetry, live performance, and storytelling, we will immerse ourselves in this history, discovering the ways that Jazz has touched Los Angeles and how, in turn, our great city has made it’s contribution to it’s ever evolving language. Together, we will reflect on Jazz as a mirror of the human experience: resilient and true, holding the burning questions that create our vision for the future. Special thanks to our sponsorsALOUD is made possible thanks to support from: Judith and Steve Krantz Foundation, Hearst Foundations, Humanities Endowment Fund, Gregory Peck Literacy Endowment, Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, Sharon Oxborough Endowed Fund for ALOUDAdditional support generously provided by the Los Angeles Public Library and by donors and members of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/a-century-of-humanity-jazz-in-los-angeles/100001996058674227 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 38.86, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library - **lat**: 34.0504953 - **long**: -118.25565449999999 - **full address**: Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Century of Humanity: Jazz in Los Angeles - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f71de203ea7fe98fa417ea2fa6ff02aa798093b6b1784ad075ff7e8ac51582df-rimg-w1200-h600-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1786083288 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Century of Humanity: Jazz in Los Angeles being held? - **A:** A Century of Humanity: Jazz in Los Angeles takes place on Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Century of Humanity: Jazz in Los Angeles? - **A:** A Century of Humanity: Jazz in Los Angeles is organized by ALOUD a program of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Century of Humanity: Jazz in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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