FYI: Respectfully, formally & originally know as The Thelonious Monk Institude of Jazz. "Their back & it'z 'bout time." -

(from left to right): Emma Dayhuff, Paul Cornish, Aidan Lombard, Lenard Simpson, Chris Lewis, Roni Eytan & Malachi Whitson (Photo Credit: Reed Hutchinson / Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz)

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"The Shape of Jazz to Come" (Billy Higgins, drums) - Ornette Coleman "irregularly scheduled, Mondaz' flash-jam. All Welcome - performers & audience." - 

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"Always somethin' happenin' @ The World Stage" - Mark Maxwell, (20+ yrs.) Host of RISE on KPFK 90.7FM "The best (live) radio-sho- of-it's-kind in-the-world" -

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" 'All-Ages-Welcome' JAM'z back-in-beautiful Leimert Pk. Village - hitz (again) the last Mon. of-the-month, Black History Month, Feb. 2020. " -  O-!   

Jam Session @ The 'newly renovated' World Stage Mon, Jan. 24th @ 9pm Musicians of all ages & skill levels are invited to participate in a jam session hosted by the Ensemble @ the renowned World Stage. A cultural landmark established by (J)azz drummer Billy Higgins & poet Kamau Daáood, The Stage has been the heart of L.A.'s (J)azz scene since 1989 & produced some of the leaders in today's creative music. KCET SoCal Connected spotlights the Class of 2020 @ The World Stage: L.A. Jazz Never Went Away, But Now It's on The World Stage All ages | Doors 8:30pm | Info ($5 suggested donation) Endin' time "Round Midnight" (dependz on participation)

Herbie Hancock Knew Nothing About Famous 'Rockit' Video

Herbie Hancock winning Original Score for "Round Midnight" (performed by Dexter Gorden)

Herbie Hancock - Rockit

Round Midnight (1944) by Cootie Williams - First recording ever!

Gary Bartz Talks About Drug Use Among Jazz Greats (theme song of RISE on KPFK 90.7FM w/ Host Mark Maxwell, Mondaz' 12AM~3AM)