MPTF Performances Delight L.A. Audiences Throughout Jazz Appreciation Month

April was a busy month for AFM Local 47 live musicians, who perfromed dozens of concerts co-sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund.

Brad Rabuchin’s Hidden Agenda
Leader: Brad Rabuchin – 7 musicians
April 3, 2025 @ Alexander Hamilton High


Ladd McIntosh Big Band
Leader: Ladd McIntosh – 19 musicians
April 5, 2025 @ Alta Loma Jazz Festival


Valley Jazz Orchestra
Leader: Ed Wynne – 18 musicians
April 8, 2025 @ Brentwood School


Jimi Hendrix Big Band Experience
Leader: Jon Papenbrook – 20 musicians
April 14, 2025 @ Aviator Nation Dreamland


Fred Dinkins Group
Fred Dinkins – 7 musicians
April 17, 2025 @ Jordan High School


LA6
Leader: Ira Nepus – 6 musicians
April 21, 2025 @ LA Valley College


Bonsera
Leader: Anthony Bonsera – 13 musicians
April 23, 2025 @ Citrus College


Tony Jones
Leader: Tony Jones – 5 musicians
April 27, 2025 @ St. Stephen’s of the Valley


West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band
Leader: Joshua Nelson – 18 musicians
April 29, 2025 @ Riverside City College


All MPTF concerts are presented free to the public. If you are interested in presenting a free concert in your community through MPTF, please visit afm47.org/mptf to learn more.