Richard Bona Live at Moss Theater 2025EXPIRED
published: 12 Jan 2025, 5 min read, 'EVENT EXPIRED'
when: 18 Jan 2025 | cost: $44.52 | address: 3131 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404, United StatesRichard Bona is a Grammy-winning bassist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. With his unique sound and vocal gift, he is continuously representing his African origins. Bona’s music addresses the continent’s traditions, culture, beauty and issues. His purpose, and the way he connects with his audience has turned him into a staple name in World, Jazz and Afropop music.
Bona has toured, composed, recorded, and created musical forms of art with the greatest: Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Chick Corea, Sting, Pat Metheny, Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin, Chucho Valdés, George Benson, and many more. Along the diverse notable collaborations, Richard has also taught Jazz Improvisation at NYU and is constantly teaching and mentoring young talents throughout the world. He’s also a TED speaker and ambassador for various non-profit projects.
“Imagine an artist with Jaco Pastorious’svirtuosity, George Benson’s vocal fluidity, Joao Gilberto’s sense of song and harmony, all mixed up with African culture. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you Richard Bona!” – Los Angeles Times
Personnel:
Richard Bona: bass and vocals
Jesus Pupo: piano
Ludwig Afonso: drums
One show - No Intermission. Tickets can be reserved up to 2:00 p.m. on the day of the show (Remaining tickets available at door at show time.) FREE PARKING in the lot adjacent to the venue.
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