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Get hands-on gardening experience by mulching in the garden and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided.
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All experience levels are welcome.
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Ages 16 or older.
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Must be able to lift, bend and stand for long periods of time. Moderate to heavy lifting involved.
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Bring gardening gloves and water.
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Remember to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes.
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Limited space available, RSVP required
RSVP to volunteer@descansogardens.org by Saturday, July 15, 2023. You will be sent additional instructions and will need to sign a waiver form in order to participate.
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 at 10am
Learn about Descanso’s collection of cycads in the Ancient Forest during their most active time of year. Cycads were one of the first seed bearing plants and predate all the flowering plants that dominate our world today.
On Saturday, July 22, students will learn how these ancient plants evolved through history and gain an appreciation for the diversity we see today.
Students are encouraged to bring pens and sketching paper. This class includes use of microscopes and other botany lab-style materials. Class takes place indoors and outdoors.
Meets on July 22. $20 members, $25 non-members. Advance registration required, registration opens Thursday, June 15 at 10am.
Meander through the Japanese Garden with the accompaniment of acoustic music during our extended summer hours. Enjoy a drink from the Tea House bar in this new twelve-week series.
The Camellia Lounge is open from 4:45–6:30pm, Fridays through Sundays from June 2- August 27*.
Entry to the Camellia Lounge is included with admission, no reservations required.
*Please note that there will be no music on June 9, July 14, and August 4, 5, 6, and 11.
See the full schedule here:
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Saturday–Sunday: June 10–11 *No Friday | Tina Lenert- Harp
Tina has provided music both solo and with the California Shakespeare Ensemble shows at Descanso for years, with her harp as a perfect complement to a walk through the gardens.
Friday–Sunday: June 16–18 | Rachel Rudich and Kozue Matsumoto– Shakuhachi and Koto
This fusion of traditional, modern, and improvisational music creates an incredibly vibrant and exciting showcase for Japanese culture through music.
Friday–Sunday: June 23–25 | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: June 30–July 2 | Angelo Salazar– Guitar
A native of Peru, Angelo is a leader in Afro Peruvian Music and works in large and small ensembles blending styles from Cuban Latin jazz, boleros, salsa, chachacha, bossa nova, rumba, to flamenca.
Friday–Sunday: July 7–9 | Marc Gasway– Slack Key
A multi-instrumentalist and music director, Marc’s guitar playing infuses slack key tunings with elements of traditional American forms such as ragtime, Piedmont, Delta blues, and indie rock.
Saturday–Sunday: July 15–16 *No Friday | Kale Stiles- Pedal steel
Born on the big island of Hawaii, Kale grew up immersed in the local native sounds and upon living in LA, has dived deep into Jazz Manouche and modern-retro country scenes while never losing the nostalgic sounds of the Pacific.
Friday–Saturday: July 21–22 | Christopher Garcia– Percussion of MesoAmerica and India
A native of East Los Angeles, Christopher is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who entertains and educates with indigenous sounds from around the world.
Sunday: July 23 | Marc Gasway– Slack Key
A multi-instrumentalist and music director, Marc’s guitar playing infuses slack key tunings with elements of traditional American forms such as ragtime, Piedmont, Delta blues, and indie rock.
Friday–Sunday: July 28–30 | Tadaima– Taiko Jazz Ensemble
This unique ensemble comprised of Russel Baba, Gary Fitzgerald, and Leon Abner performs original music influenced by the traditions of jazz improvisation, world cultures, and modern music through a captivating combination of taiko, flute, saxophone, bass, and percussion instruments.
Saturday–Sunday: August 12–13 *No Friday | Abe Lagrimas Jr.- Ukulele
A Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award (Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts) recipient who has released multiple albums and headlined many ukulele festivals, Abe brings his expert sound of this beloved instrument to audiences across the globe.
Friday–Sunday: August 18–20 | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from the USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: August 25–27 | Philip Graulty– Guitar
Philip Graulty is a Los Angeles-based guitarist and composer whose unique approach to the guitar is informed by myriad styles including classical guitar, contemporary jazz, and country blues.
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Meander through the Japanese Garden with the accompaniment of acoustic music during our extended summer hours. Enjoy a drink from the Tea House bar in this new twelve-week series.
The Camellia Lounge is open from 4:45–6:30pm, Fridays through Sundays from June 2- August 27*.
Entry to the Camellia Lounge is included with admission, no reservations required.
*Please note that there will be no music on June 9, July 14, and August 4, 5, 6, and 11.
See the full schedule here:
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Saturday–Sunday: June 10–11 *No Friday | Tina Lenert- Harp
Tina has provided music both solo and with the California Shakespeare Ensemble shows at Descanso for years, with her harp as a perfect complement to a walk through the gardens.
Friday–Sunday: June 16–18 | Rachel Rudich and Kozue Matsumoto– Shakuhachi and Koto
This fusion of traditional, modern, and improvisational music creates an incredibly vibrant and exciting showcase for Japanese culture through music.
Friday–Sunday: June 23–25 | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: June 30–July 2 | Angelo Salazar– Guitar
A native of Peru, Angelo is a leader in Afro Peruvian Music and works in large and small ensembles blending styles from Cuban Latin jazz, boleros, salsa, chachacha, bossa nova, rumba, to flamenca.
Friday–Sunday: July 7–9 | Marc Gasway– Slack Key
A multi-instrumentalist and music director, Marc’s guitar playing infuses slack key tunings with elements of traditional American forms such as ragtime, Piedmont, Delta blues, and indie rock.
Saturday–Sunday: July 15–16 *No Friday | Kale Stiles- Pedal steel
Born on the big island of Hawaii, Kale grew up immersed in the local native sounds and upon living in LA, has dived deep into Jazz Manouche and modern-retro country scenes while never losing the nostalgic sounds of the Pacific.
Friday–Saturday: July 21–22 | Christopher Garcia– Percussion of MesoAmerica and India
A native of East Los Angeles, Christopher is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who entertains and educates with indigenous sounds from around the world.
Sunday: July 23 | Marc Gasway– Slack Key
A multi-instrumentalist and music director, Marc’s guitar playing infuses slack key tunings with elements of traditional American forms such as ragtime, Piedmont, Delta blues, and indie rock.
Friday–Sunday: July 28–30 | Tadaima– Taiko Jazz Ensemble
This unique ensemble comprised of Russel Baba, Gary Fitzgerald, and Leon Abner performs original music influenced by the traditions of jazz improvisation, world cultures, and modern music through a captivating combination of taiko, flute, saxophone, bass, and percussion instruments.
Saturday–Sunday: August 12–13 *No Friday | Abe Lagrimas Jr.- Ukulele
A Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award (Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts) recipient who has released multiple albums and headlined many ukulele festivals, Abe brings his expert sound of this beloved instrument to audiences across the globe.
Friday–Sunday: August 18–20 | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from the USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: August 25–27 | Philip Graulty– Guitar
Philip Graulty is a Los Angeles-based guitarist and composer whose unique approach to the guitar is informed by myriad styles including classical guitar, contemporary jazz, and country blues.
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Meander through the Japanese Garden with the accompaniment of acoustic music during our extended summer hours. Enjoy a drink from the Tea House bar in this new twelve-week series.
The Camellia Lounge is open from 4:45–6:30pm, Fridays through Sundays from June 2- August 27*.
Entry to the Camellia Lounge is included with admission, no reservations required.
*Please note that there will be no music on June 9, July 14, and August 4, 5, 6, and 11.
See the full schedule here:
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Saturday–Sunday: June 10–11 *No Friday | Tina Lenert- Harp
Tina has provided music both solo and with the California Shakespeare Ensemble shows at Descanso for years, with her harp as a perfect complement to a walk through the gardens.
Friday–Sunday: June 16–18 | Rachel Rudich and Kozue Matsumoto– Shakuhachi and Koto
This fusion of traditional, modern, and improvisational music creates an incredibly vibrant and exciting showcase for Japanese culture through music.
Friday–Sunday: June 23–25 | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: June 30–July 2 | Angelo Salazar– Guitar
A native of Peru, Angelo is a leader in Afro Peruvian Music and works in large and small ensembles blending styles from Cuban Latin jazz, boleros, salsa, chachacha, bossa nova, rumba, to flamenca.
Friday–Sunday: July 7–9 | Marc Gasway– Slack Key
A multi-instrumentalist and music director, Marc’s guitar playing infuses slack key tunings with elements of traditional American forms such as ragtime, Piedmont, Delta blues, and indie rock.
Saturday–Sunday: July 15–16 *No Friday | Kale Stiles- Pedal steel
Born on the big island of Hawaii, Kale grew up immersed in the local native sounds and upon living in LA, has dived deep into Jazz Manouche and modern-retro country scenes while never losing the nostalgic sounds of the Pacific.
Friday–Saturday: July 21–22 | Christopher Garcia– Percussion of MesoAmerica and India
A native of East Los Angeles, Christopher is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who entertains and educates with indigenous sounds from around the world.
Sunday: July 23 | Marc Gasway– Slack Key
A multi-instrumentalist and music director, Marc’s guitar playing infuses slack key tunings with elements of traditional American forms such as ragtime, Piedmont, Delta blues, and indie rock.
Friday–Sunday: July 28–30 | Tadaima– Taiko Jazz Ensemble
This unique ensemble comprised of Russel Baba, Gary Fitzgerald, and Leon Abner performs original music influenced by the traditions of jazz improvisation, world cultures, and modern music through a captivating combination of taiko, flute, saxophone, bass, and percussion instruments.
Saturday–Sunday: August 12–13 *No Friday | Abe Lagrimas Jr.- Ukulele
A Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award (Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts) recipient who has released multiple albums and headlined many ukulele festivals, Abe brings his expert sound of this beloved instrument to audiences across the globe.
Friday–Sunday: August 18–20 | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from the USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: August 25–27 | Philip Graulty– Guitar
Philip Graulty is a Los Angeles-based guitarist and composer whose unique approach to the guitar is informed by myriad styles including classical guitar, contemporary jazz, and country blues.
.
Meander through the Japanese Garden with the accompaniment of acoustic music during our extended summer hours. Enjoy a drink from the Tea House bar in this new twelve-week series.
The Camellia Lounge is open from 4:45–6:30pm, Fridays through Sundays from June 2- August 27*.
Entry to the Camellia Lounge is included with admission, no reservations required.
*Please note that there will be no music on June 9, July 14, and August 4, 5, 6, and 11.
See the full schedule here:
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Saturday–Sunday: June 10–11 *No Friday | Tina Lenert- Harp
Tina has provided music both solo and with the California Shakespeare Ensemble shows at Descanso for years, with her harp as a perfect complement to a walk through the gardens.
Friday–Sunday: June 16–18 | Rachel Rudich and Kozue Matsumoto– Shakuhachi and Koto
This fusion of traditional, modern, and improvisational music creates an incredibly vibrant and exciting showcase for Japanese culture through music.
Friday–Sunday: June 23–25 | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: June 30–July 2 | Angelo Salazar– Guitar
A native of Peru, Angelo is a leader in Afro Peruvian Music and works in large and small ensembles blending styles from Cuban Latin jazz, boleros, salsa, chachacha, bossa nova, rumba, to flamenca.
Friday–Sunday: July 7–9 | Marc Gasway– Slack Key
A multi-instrumentalist and music director, Marc’s guitar playing infuses slack key tunings with elements of traditional American forms such as ragtime, Piedmont, Delta blues, and indie rock.
Saturday–Sunday: July 15–16 *No Friday | Kale Stiles- Pedal steel
Born on the big island of Hawaii, Kale grew up immersed in the local native sounds and upon living in LA, has dived deep into Jazz Manouche and modern-retro country scenes while never losing the nostalgic sounds of the Pacific.
Friday–Saturday: July 21–22 | Christopher Garcia– Percussion of MesoAmerica and India
A native of East Los Angeles, Christopher is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who entertains and educates with indigenous sounds from around the world.
Sunday: July 23 | Marc Gasway– Slack Key
A multi-instrumentalist and music director, Marc’s guitar playing infuses slack key tunings with elements of traditional American forms such as ragtime, Piedmont, Delta blues, and indie rock.
Friday–Sunday: July 28–30 | Tadaima– Taiko Jazz Ensemble
This unique ensemble comprised of Russel Baba, Gary Fitzgerald, and Leon Abner performs original music influenced by the traditions of jazz improvisation, world cultures, and modern music through a captivating combination of taiko, flute, saxophone, bass, and percussion instruments.
Saturday–Sunday: August 12–13 *No Friday | Abe Lagrimas Jr.- Ukulele
A Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award (Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts) recipient who has released multiple albums and headlined many ukulele festivals, Abe brings his expert sound of this beloved instrument to audiences across the globe.
Friday–Sunday: August 18–20 | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from the USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: August 25–27 | Philip Graulty– Guitar
Philip Graulty is a Los Angeles-based guitarist and composer whose unique approach to the guitar is informed by myriad styles including classical guitar, contemporary jazz, and country blues.
.
Meander through the Japanese Garden with the accompaniment of acoustic music during our extended summer hours. Enjoy a drink from the Tea House bar in this new twelve-week series.
The Camellia Lounge is open from 4:45–6:30pm, Fridays through Sundays from June 2- August 27*.
Entry to the Camellia Lounge is included with admission, no reservations required.
*Please note that there will be no music on June 9, July 14, and August 4, 5, 6, and 11.
See the full schedule here:
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Saturday–Sunday: June 10–11 *No Friday | Tina Lenert- Harp
Tina has provided music both solo and with the California Shakespeare Ensemble shows at Descanso for years, with her harp as a perfect complement to a walk through the gardens.
Friday–Sunday: June 16–18 | Rachel Rudich and Kozue Matsumoto– Shakuhachi and Koto
This fusion of traditional, modern, and improvisational music creates an incredibly vibrant and exciting showcase for Japanese culture through music.
Friday–Sunday: June 23–25 | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: June 30–July 2 | Angelo Salazar– Guitar
A native of Peru, Angelo is a leader in Afro Peruvian Music and works in large and small ensembles blending styles from Cuban Latin jazz, boleros, salsa, chachacha, bossa nova, rumba, to flamenca.
Friday–Sunday: July 7–9 | Marc Gasway– Slack Key
A multi-instrumentalist and music director, Marc’s guitar playing infuses slack key tunings with elements of traditional American forms such as ragtime, Piedmont, Delta blues, and indie rock.
Saturday–Sunday: July 15–16 *No Friday | Kale Stiles- Pedal steel
Born on the big island of Hawaii, Kale grew up immersed in the local native sounds and upon living in LA, has dived deep into Jazz Manouche and modern-retro country scenes while never losing the nostalgic sounds of the Pacific.
Friday–Saturday: July 21–22 | Christopher Garcia– Percussion of MesoAmerica and India
A native of East Los Angeles, Christopher is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who entertains and educates with indigenous sounds from around the world.
Sunday: July 23 | Marc Gasway– Slack Key
A multi-instrumentalist and music director, Marc’s guitar playing infuses slack key tunings with elements of traditional American forms such as ragtime, Piedmont, Delta blues, and indie rock.
Friday–Sunday: July 28–30 | Tadaima– Taiko Jazz Ensemble
This unique ensemble comprised of Russel Baba, Gary Fitzgerald, and Leon Abner performs original music influenced by the traditions of jazz improvisation, world cultures, and modern music through a captivating combination of taiko, flute, saxophone, bass, and percussion instruments.
Saturday–Sunday: August 12–13 *No Friday | Abe Lagrimas Jr.- Ukulele
A Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award (Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts) recipient who has released multiple albums and headlined many ukulele festivals, Abe brings his expert sound of this beloved instrument to audiences across the globe.
Friday–Sunday: August 18–20 | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from the USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: August 25–27 | Philip Graulty– Guitar
Philip Graulty is a Los Angeles-based guitarist and composer whose unique approach to the guitar is informed by myriad styles including classical guitar, contemporary jazz, and country blues.
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Registration opens July 14 at 10am
Join artist Virginia Hein for a sketch walk through the gardens on Thursday, August 3 from 5–6:30pm. This class is designed as an introduction to quick location sketching and each participant is given a small panorama sketchbook and waterproof pen (included in class price). Bring a spirit of curiosity, play and experimentation.
$40 for members/$45 for non-members, materials are included. Advance registration required. registration opens July 14 at 10am.
Image: © Virginia Hein
Meander through the Japanese Garden with the accompaniment of acoustic music during our extended summer hours. Enjoy a drink from the Tea House bar in this new twelve-week series.
The Camellia Lounge is open from 4:45–6:30pm, Fridays through Sundays from June 2- August 27*.
Entry to the Camellia Lounge is included with admission, no reservations required.
*Please note that there will be no music on June 9, July 14, and August 4, 5, 6, and 11.
See the full schedule here:
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Saturday–Sunday: June 10–11 *No Friday | Tina Lenert- Harp
Tina has provided music both solo and with the California Shakespeare Ensemble shows at Descanso for years, with her harp as a perfect complement to a walk through the gardens.
Friday–Sunday: June 16–18 | Rachel Rudich and Kozue Matsumoto– Shakuhachi and Koto
This fusion of traditional, modern, and improvisational music creates an incredibly vibrant and exciting showcase for Japanese culture through music.
Friday–Sunday: June 23–25 | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: June 30–July 2 | Angelo Salazar– Guitar
A native of Peru, Angelo is a leader in Afro Peruvian Music and works in large and small ensembles blending styles from Cuban Latin jazz, boleros, salsa, chachacha, bossa nova, rumba, to flamenca.
Friday–Sunday: July 7–9 | Marc Gasway– Slack Key
A multi-instrumentalist and music director, Marc’s guitar playing infuses slack key tunings with elements of traditional American forms such as ragtime, Piedmont, Delta blues, and indie rock.
Saturday–Sunday: July 15–16 *No Friday | Kale Stiles- Pedal steel
Born on the big island of Hawaii, Kale grew up immersed in the local native sounds and upon living in LA, has dived deep into Jazz Manouche and modern-retro country scenes while never losing the nostalgic sounds of the Pacific.
Friday–Saturday: July 21–22 | Christopher Garcia– Percussion of MesoAmerica and India
A native of East Los Angeles, Christopher is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who entertains and educates with indigenous sounds from around the world.
Sunday: July 23 | Marc Gasway– Slack Key
A multi-instrumentalist and music director, Marc’s guitar playing infuses slack key tunings with elements of traditional American forms such as ragtime, Piedmont, Delta blues, and indie rock.
Friday–Sunday: July 28–30 | Tadaima– Taiko Jazz Ensemble
This unique ensemble comprised of Russel Baba, Gary Fitzgerald, and Leon Abner performs original music influenced by the traditions of jazz improvisation, world cultures, and modern music through a captivating combination of taiko, flute, saxophone, bass, and percussion instruments.
Saturday–Sunday: August 12–13 *No Friday | Abe Lagrimas Jr.- Ukulele
A Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award (Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts) recipient who has released multiple albums and headlined many ukulele festivals, Abe brings his expert sound of this beloved instrument to audiences across the globe.
Friday–Sunday: August 18–20 | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from the USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: August 25–27 | Philip Graulty– Guitar
Philip Graulty is a Los Angeles-based guitarist and composer whose unique approach to the guitar is informed by myriad styles including classical guitar, contemporary jazz, and country blues.
.
Meander through the Japanese Garden with the accompaniment of acoustic music during our extended summer hours. Enjoy a drink from the Tea House bar in this new twelve-week series.
The Camellia Lounge is open from 4:45–6:30pm, Fridays through Sundays from June 2- August 27*.
Entry to the Camellia Lounge is included with admission, no reservations required.
*Please note that there will be no music on June 9, July 14, and August 4, 5, 6, and 11.
See the full schedule here:
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.
Saturday–Sunday: June 10–11 *No Friday | Tina Lenert- Harp
Tina has provided music both solo and with the California Shakespeare Ensemble shows at Descanso for years, with her harp as a perfect complement to a walk through the gardens.
Friday–Sunday: June 16–18 | Rachel Rudich and Kozue Matsumoto– Shakuhachi and Koto
This fusion of traditional, modern, and improvisational music creates an incredibly vibrant and exciting showcase for Japanese culture through music.
Friday–Sunday: June 23–25 | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: June 30–July 2 | Angelo Salazar– Guitar
A native of Peru, Angelo is a leader in Afro Peruvian Music and works in large and small ensembles blending styles from Cuban Latin jazz, boleros, salsa, chachacha, bossa nova, rumba, to flamenca.
Friday–Sunday: July 7–9 | Marc Gasway– Slack Key
A multi-instrumentalist and music director, Marc’s guitar playing infuses slack key tunings with elements of traditional American forms such as ragtime, Piedmont, Delta blues, and indie rock.
Saturday–Sunday: July 15–16 *No Friday | Kale Stiles- Pedal steel
Born on the big island of Hawaii, Kale grew up immersed in the local native sounds and upon living in LA, has dived deep into Jazz Manouche and modern-retro country scenes while never losing the nostalgic sounds of the Pacific.
Friday–Saturday: July 21–22 | Christopher Garcia– Percussion of MesoAmerica and India
A native of East Los Angeles, Christopher is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who entertains and educates with indigenous sounds from around the world.
Sunday: July 23 | Marc Gasway– Slack Key
A multi-instrumentalist and music director, Marc’s guitar playing infuses slack key tunings with elements of traditional American forms such as ragtime, Piedmont, Delta blues, and indie rock.
Friday–Sunday: July 28–30 | Tadaima– Taiko Jazz Ensemble
This unique ensemble comprised of Russel Baba, Gary Fitzgerald, and Leon Abner performs original music influenced by the traditions of jazz improvisation, world cultures, and modern music through a captivating combination of taiko, flute, saxophone, bass, and percussion instruments.
Saturday–Sunday: August 12–13 *No Friday | Abe Lagrimas Jr.- Ukulele
A Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award (Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts) recipient who has released multiple albums and headlined many ukulele festivals, Abe brings his expert sound of this beloved instrument to audiences across the globe.
Friday–Sunday: August 18–20 | Fang Fang Xu- Cello
A doctorate in cello performance from the USC and having performed with Pacific Symphony, USC Thornton Symphony, LA Phil, and LA Chamber Orchestra, Fang Fang’s cello playing is a favorite at Descanso.
Friday–Sunday: August 25–27 | Philip Graulty– Guitar
Philip Graulty is a Los Angeles-based guitarist and composer whose unique approach to the guitar is informed by myriad styles including classical guitar, contemporary jazz, and country blues.
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