Two great weekends left of FREE music under the stars at Levitt Pavilion Pasadena! 

Ghana Reggae sensation Rocky Dawuni - Sat 8PM
and 
Jazz great Billy Mitchell Sun 7PM!  

Just two weekends left to enjoy great music under the stars with your neighbors at the Pasadena Pavilion in Memorial Park!
 
See you on the lawn !! 
Thursday, Aug 26 - 8PM

6:30PM Festival begins
7:00PM - 7:45PM GrassyHill Side Stage (Day Job)
8:00PM - 9:15PM Main Stage
Official Website:  Rocky Dawuni
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International music star, humanitarian activist and GRAMMY nominee, Rocky Dawuni straddles the boundaries between Africa, the Caribbean and the U.S. to create an appealing sound that unites generations and cultures. With an easy-going charisma and reputation as a dedicated champion of social causes, Dawuni's infectious grooves and dance-inducing anthems have consistently excited fans across the globe. A galvanizing performer, Dawuni has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel, Bono, Jason Mraz, Janelle Monae and John Legend, among many others. Named one of Africa's Top 10 global stars by CNN, he has showcased his talent at prestigious venues such as The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

Dawuni released his 6th album Branches of the Same Tree with Cumbancha on March 31, 2015 to rave reviews worldwide. The album landed on Billboard's Top 10 Reggae Chart. He has since toured the world with memorable performances in Canada, Germany, Denmark, The Netherlands, Iceland, Greenland, the UK, and across the USA, as well as taking part in prestigious performances at the Grammy Museum's "Concert For Social Justice" with David Crosby, Melissa Etheridge, Tom Morello and Jackson Browne and the "Under One Sky" concert (with ONE.org) during the UN General Assembly 2015 to celebrate the announcement of the Global Goals in New York City.

On the heels of this high profile year, Dawuni was invited to join the Leadership Council of The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights. In this role, he joins other esteemed members including former US President Bill Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Quincy Jones, and Harry Belafonte to advance the cause of the organization's human rights initiatives.

Branches of the Same Tree was nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Reggae Album. Dawuni is the first musician from Ghana to ever receive a GRAMMY nomination. He is also only the second African to be nominated in this category. Rocky Dawuni was nominated alongside modern Jamaican music greats Luciano, Barrington Levy, Jah Cure and Morgan Heritage, who took home the award. Dawuni stated, "Much like the blues, reggae is the root of so much popular music. I am proud to contribute to its grand tradition and legacy. As my album title states, we are all 'branches of the same tree' and I am honored to represent Africa and stand alongside my Jamaican brothers."
 Sun day, Aug 27 - 7 PM

5:30PM Festival begins
6:00PM - 6:45PM Sidestage (Willow Stephens)
7:00PM - 8:30PM Main Stage

Genre: Jazz

Official Website: Billy Mitchell
Social Media: Facebook 

Conventional music industry wisdom has long dictated that a jazz musician must take sides-either you play straight-ahead be-bop, or you go fully contemporary and cater to the smooth jazz audience. Like the legends he most admires-from Miles to Herbie and Ramsey - pianist and producer Billy Mitchell loves playing both. His refusal to limit himself creatively has earned him respect from his peers and fans.
The Billy Mitchell Group has appeared at the  Monterey Jazz Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival, Heineken World Music Festival, International Jazz Festival, Pori Jazz Festival, Sedona Jazz on the Rocks, and countless club appearances. His solo career has included appearances in film, most notably Clint Eastwood's  "Bird." In 1999 America West Airlines awarded Mitchell the "Jazz For The Next Generation Award"  for his continued work with young musicians.
In 2002 Billy founded SAPPA (The Scholarship Audition Performance Preparatory Academy). This program is designed to increase participation of inner-city students in music and arts scholarship competitions. SAPPA's premier program is the Watts-Willowbrook Conservatory and Youth Symphony, that was started in 2010 in partnership with the Watts-Willowbrook Boys and Girls Club. www.sappa.net
Billy is currently performing with the Los Angeles Jazz Orchestra Unlimited under the direction of  legendary jazz guitarist, Kenny Burrell, Dr. Bobby Rodroguez and Charlie Harrison.
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COMING UP NEXT WEEK AT LEVITT PASADENA


ARA DABANDJIAN
Saturday,  Sept 2  @ 8PM

BARBARA MORRISON 

Sunday, Sept 3 @ 7PM 



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