Special Performance - Don Littleton Tribute to Eddie Harris @ The Harmony Room, Saturday, September 10!
It’s Jazz with Soul and all the Vibes! The Don Littleton collective is touring the city, and their next stop is The Harmony Room on Saturday, September 10 at 7pm. They will be performing Littleton’s latest project, “Listen Here” a tribute to Eddie Harris. This special performance features *an update in lineup: Don Littleton on drums, Del Atkins on bass, Theo Saunders on piano and Pablo Calogero on sax.
Don Littleton is an accomplished percussionist. His mastery of an enticing array of instruments in his art has uniquely endowed him with the finesse to span many genres, encompassing orchestral, musical theater, rhythm and blues, hip hop, reggae, blues, and is especially proficient in all styles of jazz.
His playing talents include Cajón (box drums), Timbales, Trap Drums, Bongo Drums, Conga Drums, Maracas, Claves, Conga, Cuíca, Djembe, Shekere, and other percussion instruments. A veteran of the Jazz club circuit, Don got his first introduction into music in junior high school and high school. He then took his considerable talents to Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he was a member of Multi-Jazz Orchestra. There he honed his skills under the tutelage of Alvin Batiste. Don was also a member of the Luckman Jazz Orchestra, directed by James Newton. Don has used his talents on numerous recordings, including his debut EP entitled 'Collage' which is a collaboration with his brother, Jeffery Littleton.
Past appearances/performances:
BET on Jazz, Long Beach Jazz Festival (Performed with the legendary Hank Crawford), Jazz at Drew Jazz Festival (Performed with jazz legend Stanley Turrentine), Monterey Blues Festival, Armenia International Jazz Festival with Gary Kesayan, 10 day tour of Mexico, Three month tour of Korea, Appeared in the movies Dangerous Women and The Little Richard Story. Performed as part of the orchestra in on stage theatrical production "Purlie" (Pasadena Playhouse) starring Loretta Devine. Has collaborated and performed with Roberta Flack, Hank Crawford, Stanley Turrentine, Cannonball Adderly, Pharoah Sanders, and countless other esteemed Jazz and Blues musicians.
Recordings: The Littleton Brothers Live with Bobby Watson- Collage (Debut EP), David Dahlsten- Study Your Own Heart, Karl Denson- Blackened Red Snapper, Rick Zunigar- Organ Trio, Roberto Miranda- KB's Studio in Westwood.
He chose to go to Southern University in Louisiana and this was the place Cannonball Adderley found him to play with his quartet in front of the Louisiana Symphony. Since then he has performed with Kenny Burrell, Art Davis, Andy Simpkins, Larry Gales, Al McKibben, Eddie Harris, John Heard, Billy Childs, Ernie Andrews, Billy Higgins, and Roberta Flack. Don performs in a vast array of musical environments.
Films, Stage and Television:
"Purlie" theatrical production with Loretta Devine - Pasadena Playhouse - Orchestra BET on Jazz
The Little Richard Story
Dangerous Women
Soul Train
Jazz in the Modern Era with Chet Hanley
Admission is $15. Tickets are available for purchase online at our Eventbrite page between now until September 9 5PM PST, or purchase tickets at the door via cash or card on the date of the performance. Light refreshments will be available. You are welcome to bring a beverage or snack of your own to enjoy. We hope to see you!
2109 Chickasaw Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041
The Harmony Room @ St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Eagle Rock
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