CDU Announces Lineup for Jazz at Drew Festival
Jazz at Drew is set to make its highly anticipated return to the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) campus on Saturday, October 10, bringing an unforgettable day of live music, community, and celebration as part of the University’s 60th Anniversary and Homecoming festivities.
Tickets are now on sale for general admission, lawn seating, reserved tables and cabanas, and VIP admission.
This year’s lineup features platinum-selling R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Jon B., whose chart-topping hits include “They Don’t Know,” “Someone to Love,” and “Are U Still Down.” His smooth vocals and signature style have made him a mainstay in the genre for three decades.
Headlining Jazz at Drew is The Original Lakeside, the legendary funk band behind timeless hits including “Fantastic Voyage,” “All the Way Live,” “Raid”, and “Outrageous.”
Joining the lineup is Avery*Sunshine, singer, songwriter, pianist, and producer best known for her #1 Billboard chart hit “Call My Name” and for her GRAMMY®-winning album So Glad to Know You.
Also performing is Grammy Award-winning conguero Poncho Sanchez, whose signature blend of jazz, gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources has earned him international acclaim. With a career spanning more than three decades, Sanchez remains one of the genre’s most influential artists.
Singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Jarrod Lawson will also take the Jazz at Drew stage, bringing his smooth vocals and sophisticated blend of soul and jazz. Inspired by the likes of Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, he incorporates social and spiritual messages into his uplifting sound.
Rounding out the lineup is Biscuits & Gravy Live, a get-on-your-feet, wave-your-hands-in-the-air Old School funk, R&B and soul tribute band featuring David Wills (Drummer), Gene Durham (Bass), Emery Beckles, and Kenny Harris (Lead, Background Vocals, & Percussion).
Beyond the music, attendees can enjoy a variety of food vendors and browse a marketplace sponsored by BeOne Medicines featuring local businesses and artists.
The event is possible through the generous support of many organizations and individuals including L.A. Care Health Plan, The Weingarten Family, Dignity Health, AltaMed, Western Alliance Bank, California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute, USI Insurance Services, Health Net, Amgen, MLK Community Health Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai, MedPOINT Management, Health Care LA IPA,Liberty Hill Foundation, Infinite Circulation, and Pfizer.