Step Back in Time for a Night of Swing, Jazz, and Old Hollywood Glamour
Maxwell DeMille presents a spectacular one-night-only event:
Chester Whitmore & the Opus One Big Band—featuring the legendary choreographer and performer from the Oscar-winning film La La Land.
Chester Whitmore & the Opus One Big Band—featuring the legendary choreographer and performer from the Oscar-winning film La La Land.
Prepare to be transported to the golden era of jazz, where the music was hot, the dance floors sizzled, and the lights of Central Avenue’s legendary nightclubs—the Downbeat, the Club Alabam—shone bright with Hollywood’s elite and L.A.’s finest musicians.
The Music: A Roaring Revue of Swing and Jazz
Chester Whitmore’s electrifying 18-piece orchestra revives the red-hot rhythms of the 1920s through the 1940s, channeling the iconic sounds of:
Duke Ellington
Count Basie
Chick Webb
Jimmy Lunceford
Cab Calloway
Chester Whitmore’s electrifying 18-piece orchestra revives the red-hot rhythms of the 1920s through the 1940s, channeling the iconic sounds of:
Duke Ellington
Count Basie
Chick Webb
Jimmy Lunceford
Cab Calloway
From the Cotton Club to the Savoy Ballroom, this high-energy show delivers the syncopated swing, bold brass, and irresistible beats that made America dance.
Central Avenue: Where Jazz History Was Made
Long before the Sunset Strip, Central Avenue was the beating heart of L.A. nightlife—a place where jazz royalty reigned and Hollywood stars flocked to hear the latest, hottest sounds in town.
By day, it was a thriving hub for Black-owned businesses and cultural innovation.
Long before the Sunset Strip, Central Avenue was the beating heart of L.A. nightlife—a place where jazz royalty reigned and Hollywood stars flocked to hear the latest, hottest sounds in town.
By day, it was a thriving hub for Black-owned businesses and cultural innovation.
By night, it was a dazzling, all-night scene where jazz greats pushed boundaries, shaping the sound of a generation.
From the 1920s to the early 1950s, Central Avenue’s jazz scene rivaled Harlem and New Orleans, creating a legacy that still echoes today.
From the 1920s to the early 1950s, Central Avenue’s jazz scene rivaled Harlem and New Orleans, creating a legacy that still echoes today.
Dress to the nines, grab a cocktail, and prepare to swing the night away.
One night only. Don’t miss this chance to relive the magic.
Not dining? Admission is $25 at the door.
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