Prelude: Bach Bebop w/ Suraj Partha

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From Bach to bebop - the classical roots of jazz come alive!

Grand Performances AmphitheaterFor Location, Parking &amp; FAQ,<a href="https://www.grandperformances.org/venue-info" title="https://www.grandperformances.org/venue-info" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> click here</a>Classical music returns to the Grant Performances amphitheater this summer! Expanding on the vision that made last year’s series a hit, Prelude presents live classical music performances with students from the Colburn School of Music, and gives them modern context with the help of KUSC hosts Solomon Reynolds and Suraj Partha. In the Summer of 2024, we explored foundational classical influences on modern pop and prepared audiences for the final weekend of the Paris Olympics with a focus on French composers. This summer, we are continuing the format, exploring jazz and modern movie soundtracks through classical performances.

<h3>Suraj Partha </h3>Suraj Partha is an on-air host at Classical California KUSC (91.5FM), the most listened-to public classical music station in the U.S. He hosts overnight broadcasts and the concert series In the Halls of Thornton, and wrote and narrated the special Friendship and Harmony: Asian and Pacific Americans in Classical Music. Originally from Memphis, Suraj studied piano, drums, and voice before moving to Los Angeles as a teen to pursue acting. His screen credits include Ender’s Game, Modern Family, Master of None, and most recently, Hulu’s Miguel Wants to Fight. He holds a degree in Jazz Studies from USC’s Thornton School of Music, where he studied with legendary drummer Peter Erskine. There, Suraj discovered his passion for storytelling through and about music—a path he now continues on the airwaves.

This program is made possible in part by Ahmad Tea, our community partners at Yelp LA, and a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

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