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Creative Music at Motivo: Holly Palmer Metamorphosis LIVE
A Los Angeles–based vocologist, singer and fearless musical explorer, Holly Palmer brings a deeply immersive performance that lives between jazz, art-pop, and experimental sound. This special evening marks a rare opportunity to experience Metamorphosis live—an album built on discovery, vulnerability, and the expressive power of the human voice beyond words.
Pop-up Choir Experience: "Ain’t It Fun"
Join Found Sound for an acappella pop-up choir experience of the 2013 hit song "Ain’t It Fun" by Paramore.
For 3 hours, join fellow singers of all levels and ages, make new friends, and sing — no auditions, no pressure, just the joy of making music together. You’ll receive sheet music and vocal demo tracks ahead of time, so you can familiarize yourself with the music.
Creative Music at Motivo: Daniel Rotem - Yūgen
Featuring new original compositions and arrangements, and with listening at the core of the creative process, Daniel and his group reflect on the many spectrums of existence, playing music in the "now", for the "now", while embracing the intersection of their different perspectives and experiences as human beings as the starting point.
Creative Music at Motivo: Rachel Eckroth Trio
Rachel Eckroth is a 3x Grammy-nominated pianist known for her work as a leader and collaborator across jazz, experimental music, and popular genres. She has toured and recorded with St. Vincent, Chris Botti, Rufus Wainwright, and members of David Bowie’s Blackstar band. Her writing for the trio features melodic themes, open harmonic spaces, and room for collective improvisation.
Trio SynThesis
Known for their genre-defying performances and bold interpretations, the trio blends classical training with fearless innovation.
Creative Music at Motivo: Vardan Ovsepian & Tatiana Parra
Fractal Limit unite again to explore further innovative territories in the art of duo. The character of the newly written and arranged works is underlined by a duality, balancing the contrapuntal complexity with lyricism.
Creative Music at Motivo: Xmas Euman
The incredible Christian Euman returns with “XMAS EUMAN” — his jazzful and deeply inspired take on holiday favorites. He’ll be joined by an all-star ensemble featuring Josh Johnson on saxophone, Josh Nelson on piano, Anna Butters on bass, and Michael Mayo - voice.
Creative Music at Motivo: Jonathan Richards
We are super excited to welcome Jonathan Richards, a phenomenal Los Angeles–based bassist whose musicality and versatility have made him a deeply respected voice in the scene. Jonathan will be joined by Brandon Bae - guitar, Daniel Rotem - saxophones, Miro Sprague - piano, Dan Schnelle - drums
Creative Music at Motivo: Daniel Rotem / Miro Sprague / Karl McComas-Reichl / Christian Euman
We’re delighted to welcome saxophonist Daniel Rotem, pianist Miro Sprague, bassist Karl McComas-Reichl, and drummer Christian Euman for the October Creative Music Series. This cooperative quartet blends original compositions with imaginative takes on classics, grounded in deep listening, trust, and artistic freedom.
Creative Music at Motivo: Billy Mohler
We’re excited to feature bassist Billy Mohler with a powerhouse quartet: Jeff Parker (guitar), Chris Speed (tenor saxophone), and Jay Bellerose (drums). Together they create an electrifying sound—fearless, inventive, and full of raw energy—for the September edition of the Creative Music Series.
VOCE (Vardan Ovsepian Chamber Ensemble)
After a few years of silence Vardan Ovsepian Chamber Ensemble (VOCE), will premier new works on August 30th at Motivo LA in Atwater Village.
Creative Music at Motivo: Melinda Sullivan & Larry Goldings
We are ecstatic to welcome this legendary duo: tap dancer Melinda Sullivan and pianist+composer Larry Goldings! Joining Melinda and Larry for this special performance will be the phenomenal singer-songwriter & Grammy winner Gaby Moreno and bassist extraordinaire Karl McComas-Reichl.
Creative Music at Motivo: Christina Galisatus
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.
The Jazz Bakery Presents: Paul Cornish
The monthly six-concert series, curated by Daniel Rotem, features Los Angeles based artists, all creative forces to be reckoned with in the vibrant local music scene, performing boundary-pushing music that transcends the idioms of genre.
The Jazz Bakery Presents: Nicole McCabe
Nicole McCabe is an alto saxophonist, composer and educator from Marin County, California who works and lives in Los Angeles. A rising star in the city’s interdisciplinary scenes, her new album A Song to Sing marks her full-length debut on local creative hotbed Colorfield Records.
The Jazz Bakery Presents: Butterss + Lumsdaine + Raymond
Join us on Friday February 21st for a mesmerizing fusion of jazz and flamenco in Atwater Village.
Jitterbug Ball at the Biltmore
Join us Sunday October 6 for a magical night of Swing dancing at the historic Biltmore Hotel.
What Happened To Flamenco?
Join us on Sunday September 29 for a mesmerizing fusion of jazz and flamenco in Atwater Village.
Molly Miller Trio Album Release
The trio will be celebrating the release of their third studio album, The Ballad of Hotspur, at Motivo LA. The new record is an epic journey of instrumental Americana jazz songs tinged with folk and Surf Rock.
What Happened To Flamenco?
A project that focuses on original and improvised music while using Flamenco as its undertone.
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Music
Motivo LA presents creative 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.
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Dance
At Motivo LA, dancers of all levels come together to explore the art of true social dancing—where improvisation, connection, and musicality take center stage, nurturing a culture rooted in presence, authenticity, and shared movement.
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