CALIFORNIA LOVE: An Orchestral Celebration of Dr. Dre

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Witness a 30-piece orchestra play the timeless g-funk hits of Dr. Dre. Grammy award-winning producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Sly5thAve brings his celebrated orchestral tribute to Dr. Dre back to Los Angeles. Originally debuted in 2015 and captured on his acclaimed album, The Invisible Man: An Orchestral Tribute to Dr. Dre, this dynamic performance reimagines Dre’s iconic catalog through lush orchestral arrangements, blending hip-hop, soul, and jazz with cinematic flair. Conducting a 30-piece orchestra, Sly5thAve will masterfully reimagine and honor the legacy of one of music’s greatest producers. Expect surprise guests, including some GP alumni (their 2015 concert featured Bernie Worrell, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Todd Simon, and Mark de Clive-Lowe, among many others). Dr. Dre himself was in attendance and jumped on stage to praise the show.

CALIFORNIA LOVE: An Orchestral Celebration of Dr. Dre is presented by Colelab and .

Violin: Tylana Renga

Vox Featured: Jimetta Rose

Bari Sax: Sylvester Onyejiaka

Keys: Sam Barsh

Elec & Upright Bass: Cooper Appelt

Guitar/Glock/Chimes: Kelyn Crapp

Drums: TaRon Lockett

Alto/Flute: Danny Janklow

Flute/TENOR/CLARINET: Phillip Wack

TENOR SAX: Michael Jelani Brooks

French Horn 1: Malik Taylor

French Horn 2: Christian Thomas

Trumpet 1: Brandyn Phillips

Trumpet 2: Todd Simon

Trumpet 3: Joe Leimberg

Trombone 1: Lemar Guillary

Trombone 2: Raymond James Mason

Bass Bone/Tuba: Ibanda Ruhimbika

Sly5thAve is the project of multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger, and composer Sylvester Uzoma Onyejiaka II, whose sound blends jazz, hip hop, soul, and R&B. His orchestral tribute album The Invisible Man: An Orchestral Tribute to Dr. Dre earned critical acclaim and the praise of Dr. Dre himself. A Grammy-winning horn player, Sly5thAve has collaborated with artists like Prince, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Taylor Swift, and Quantic.

Born in Austin, TX, and trained at the University of North Texas, he went on to work with Prince’s New Power Generation band and release multiple solo and collaborative projects. His 2024 album Liberation features original orchestral compositions and includes contributions from his Ghost Note bandmates.

With work spanning Tru Thoughts releases, live performance, and a strong following, Sly5thAve continues to innovate at the intersection of jazz, orchestration, and hip hop.

Todd Simon is a Trumpeter/Arranger/Producer/DJ/Educator who's worked with the likes of Kelis, Lauryn Hill, Weezer, TV On The Radio, Ziggy Marley, Madlib, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Santigold, Quantic, Breakestra, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Quadron, Antibalas + many more. Todd has won Grammys for his work with Ziggy Marley and Lecrae.

Todd is the composer for KCRW's Left, Right and Center and founder of LA's African-Jazz ensemble, Ethio Cali; the 21+ member Angel City All-Star Brass Band; and #HodePodgeLA where musicians jam with records and DJ's jam with musicians. Music education has always been a motivating factor in Todd's career. He was involved with the international Red Bull Music Academy and is currently running both Jazz Studies and Music Technology programs at Granada Hills Charter High School.

Jimetta Rose - Vox Featured

One word that embodies Jimetta's complex and mesmerizing sound is: SOUL. All aspects of her music, from the unforgettable vocals to the powerful lyrics, range from enchanting to haunting and everything meshing into an autobiographical testament to love's healing power. She truly bares her soul and shares her vulnerability and strength. Her songs, her life, her art are a cumulative love letter, an autobiographical testament to life itself.

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