The Creative Music series at Motivo LA focuses on artists who value listening as a fundamental part of their creative process, presenting music that transcends the boundaries of genre. Utilizing the warm and intimate space, artists and audience come together, building a community that is founded on artistic substance, sincere connection, and meaningful creation.
With the audience encircling the artists in the center of the space, the series is open to all ages.
Josh Johnson - saxophone
Josh Nelson - piano
Anna Butters - bass
Michael Mayo - vocals
Tickets:
Doors: 7:45pm
Opening Act: 8:00pm
Show (two sets): 8:30 - 10:00pm
Two sets. Open seating.
General admission: $30.00 pre-sale | $35.00 at the door
Student Price: $15.00
Limited parking on site on first come, first serve basis. Additional parking spaces available on Casitas Ave and Minneapolis St. Lots of street parking, safe and walkable neighborhood!
Christian Euman’s unique style, creative approach to performance and improvisation, and infectious energy have garnered him international attention and appreciation. Originally from Chicago, his musical foundation was shaped at Western Michigan University and further refined at the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA (now the Herbie Hancock Institute), headed by Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter.
Christian has since performed, recorded, and toured globally with artists such as Herbie Hancock, Kurt Elling, Billy Childs, säje, Jacob Collier, Rufus Wainwright, Larry Goldings, and many more. His recent collaboration with the Akropolis Reed Quintet and composer/pianist Pascal le Boeuf earned the GRAMMY Award in 2025 for Best Instrumental Composition for le Boeuf and his piece, “Strands.” He has also contributed his distinct musical voice to the film scores and live performances of award-winning films, such as Green Book, Malignant, Ford v. Ferrari, La La Land and more.
Now based in Los Angeles, Christian continues international performances and collaborations with a wide range of prominent artists — on projects stretching from modern jazz to genre-bending chamber ensembles. He is a proud endorser of Canopus Drums, Aquarian Drumheads, Vic Firth Sticks, and Zildjian Cymbals. His debut album, Allemong, was released in the summer of 2020, showcasing his compositional and band-leading voice.