Sat, Sep 19
|The Village Studios
IT TAKES A VILLAGE: Sam First's Annual Benefit Honoring LA Jazz Icons Herbie Hancock & Darlene Chan
Join us for an unforgettable celebration honoring NEA Jazz Master Herbie Hancock, whose contributions have transformed modern music; and Darlene Chan, jazz impresario, whose leadership has helped shape LA’s jazz landscape as longtime producer of the Playboy Jazz Festival and many others.
Sep 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Village Studios, 1616 Butler Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Celebrate two extraordinary icons and support live jazz in Los Angeles with Sam First. Start the evening with an immersive musical experience featuring multiple live performances across The Village's historic recording studios. Join friends over a special dinner as we together honor jazz legends Herbie Hancock and Darlene Chan in words and music. Bid on coveted music memorabilia and experiences in our silent auction. Enjoy delicious food, craft cocktails, and top-shelf libations. A night that promises to be unforgettable culminates in a soulful after-party!
The evening includes performances by:
Seamus Blake, Justin Brown, Billy Childs, Gerald Clayton, Brandon Coleman, Devin Daniels, Emma Dayhuff, Adam Hersh, Jon Hatamiya, Larry Klein, Julien Knowles, Michael Mayo, Nicole McCabe, Gretchen Parlato, John Patitucci, Jonathan Pinson, Kendrick Scott, Luciana Souza, Helen Sung, Ben Williams and more!
Now in the seventh decade of his professional life, Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the…
Tickets
Individual Ticket
Includes: One ticket to the event.
$1,200.00
With the Band
Includes: 2 tickets to the event with preferential seating; listing as "With the Band" on website, social media, and signage; 2 tickets to come to Sam First to see a show.
$3,000.00
Friend of Sam
Includes: 4 tickets to the event with preferential seating; listing as "Friend of Sam" on website, social media, and signage; 4 tickets to come to Sam First to see a show.
$6,000.00
Reception Sponsor
Includes: 10 tickets to the event with preferential seating; listing as "Reception Sponsor" on website, social media, signage and in-person at the event; 10 tickets to come to Sam First to see a show.
$22,500.00
Performance Sponsor
Includes: 10 tickets to the event with preferential seating; listing as "Performance Sponsor" on website, social media, signage and in-person at the event; 10 tickets to come to Sam First to see a show.
$22,500.00
After Party Sponsor
Includes: 10 tickets to the event with preferential seating; listing as "After Party Sponsor" on website, social media, signage and in-person at the event; 10 tickets to come to Sam First to see a show.
$22,500.00
Presenting Sponsor
Includes: 10 tickets to the event with preferential seating; "Presented By" language on website, social media, signage and in-person at the event; 10 tickets to come to Sam First to see a show.
$35,000.00
Underwrite a Musician
This year’s event features performances by more than 20 exceptional musicians. Show your support for these remarkable artists—and for Sam First—by underwriting an artist’s attendance at the gala.
$1,200.00
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$0.00
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