George Benson • Ledisi • Lean on Me: José James Celebrates Bill Withers
Wed / Aug 29, 2018 - 8:00PM
Two Hollywood Bowl favorites return with epic jazz, grooves and charm to spare! Plus a celebration of an R&B/soul giant!
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About this Performance
The 10-time Grammy® winner and Hollywood Bowl favorite, George Benson, returns with epic jazz and guitar mastery for a night dedicated to his own hits and dazzlingly nimble-fingered arrangements. Fresh off the heels of her ninth studio album, Let Love Rule, Ledisi will charm audiences with her impressive vocal prowess as she weaves rich R&B grooves. José James celebrates the 80th birthday of R&B/soul giant Bill Withers, reimagining Withers’ tunes with his brilliant vintage baritone and suave stylings.
Winemaker Wednesday, 5–7pm
Get to the Bowl early for a complimentary wine tasting in the Plaza Marketplace featuring some of California’s hottest vintners, hand-selected by the James Beard Award–winning director of our wine program, Caroline Styne.
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