update:

Due  to unforeseen circumstances this event has been postponed. We will announce a new dates and lineup for this event ASAP

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you all at the rescheduled date and time!!

Kentyah and Josef Leimberg present The Butterfly Orchestra, an instrumental celebration, tribute, homage, paean, and hymn for the 10-year anniversary of To Pimp a Butterfly. This once-in-a-lifetime event features a full orchestra and choir led by Josef Leimberg (Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg), with Chris “Daddy” Dave, Daru Jones, Brandon Coleman on keys, Ryan Porter on trombone, Tony Austin, and Patrice Quinn — all of whom have collaborated with Kamasi Washington.

Additional appearances include DJ Battlecat (Death Row), DJ Ginyard, Dwight Trible (World Stage), and Norwood Fisher (Fishbone), alongside a 14-piece orchestra and choir arranged and conducted by Todd Simon.

Hosted by The Watts Prophets, the evening also features an opening DJ set by Easy Mo Bee, with dance performances by CeSee and Storyboard P. Projected artwork will be provided by Estevan Oriol and Voltage, with immersive visuals by Stranger Liquids and ThisMachineInMe.

More guests to be announced. This is a one-night-only, once-in-a-lifetime event — and a fundraiser for the Watts Conservatory of Music.