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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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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.
All Events
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: 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.
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: Jonathan Richards
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.
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.
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.