April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016; Los Angeles, CA; Los Angeles Jazz & Arts Festival and Dysonna City Art Gallery are teaming up again in 2016 for a special series of events to benefit the Festival’s jazz education programs. Five nights of "Rhythms and Art" events will take place at Dysonna City Art Gallery, and are hosted by Donna Dyson. Each event will feature Hors d’oeuvres, local wines, with special jazz-inspired desserts and served during a live jazz performance every Saturday in April, from 7-9 p.m. To kick off the month, we have amazing guitarist, Daryl Darden for a stellar performance on April 2nd.

Musician Daryl Darden is an extraordinary guitarist and vocalist out of St. Louis, Missouri. With over 47 years in the music industry, Daryl has established a household name alongside legendary greats such as George Benson, Bobby Blue Bland, BB King, Albert King, and Richard Groove Holmes. Daryl is recognized as one of the most versatile Guitarist of our time. He has a pleasant upbeat personality with the adaptability to work cohesively with any musician or artist.

We are kicking it into high gear and getting you ready for another evening of amazing music and art! Our featured musician for our 2nd show will be none other than the amazing Dejah Gomez!

As a sought after background vocalist, Dejah fuses her diverse experience of singing with the likes of Trumpeter Christ Botti, Michael Bolton, Smokey Robinson and the legendary Stevie Wonder and Marvin Hamlisch as her colorful canvas illustrating an enviable resume. Her credits also include world tours with Stevie Wonder, Michael Bolton, Jennifer Hudson, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ “Diddy Dirty Money” and performing for the President and Mrs. Obama at the White House and backing renowned artists Justin Timberlake, Jamie Foxx, Ne-Yo, Al Green, Chaka Kahn, Faith Hill, Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson, Clint Black, The Band Perry, Blake Shelton, Glenn Campbell and others during live telecasts for the Grammy’s, American Idol, Home for the Holidays and An Evening with the Stars.

Come out and support our musicians and artists as they help bring awareness to Jazz Appreciation month. The cost to enter is only $20,which includes hors d’oeuvres and wine. Tickets can be bought online by going to www.mkt.com/dysonna

Proceeds from the fundraiser will support the Art. Keep Creating Art education programs.

“For over 4 years, Dysonna City Art Gallery has enjoyed our partnership with the Festival, the artists, and a most loyal fan base. ‘Wine, Jazz and Art’ is a natural progression of this relationship,” said Donna Dyson, owner of Dysonna City Art Gallery.

“We want to continue this wonderful collaboration with Dysonna City Art Gallery and Art. Keep Creating Art in fostering jazz, art and awareness of all of our programs for youth education,” said Donna Dyson. Celebrating the 4th Anniversary of the Art. Keep Creating Art, education initiative of the Los Angeles Jazz arts Festival, Dysonna will be working towards creating workshops for the youth in jazz and art.

Dysonna City Art Gallery is supporting Art. Keep Creating Art with art and music scholarships.

We are currently looking for sponsors to help with the workshop for our students. Sponsoring a child will give them the opportunity to work on their craft and inspire them to pursue their interest in the arts. If you are interested in sponsoring a child, please contact us at the gallery.

About Los Angeles Jazz Arts Festival

The Rhythms of Art-Los Angeles Jazz Arts Festival, a leader in the jazz and art world since 2012 this year celebrates the legacy of jazz, expands its boundaries, and provides opportunities to experience jazz and art through the creative production of performances and educational programs.