Laura Karpman: A Live Performance of the Score from American Fiction with Elena Pinderhughes, Keyon Harrold and Erika Alexander

American Fiction Live presents an immersive evening where filmmaking, acting, storytelling, film scoring, live performance, and jazz converge in a dazzling showcase. Oscar-nominated composer Laura Karpman, acclaimed flutist and vocalist Elena Pinderhughes, actors John Ortiz and Erika Alexander, joined by the most distinguished jazz musicians, illuminate the creative process behind crafting a jazz score for one of the 21st century's most celebrated films. American Fiction emerged as a major critical success in 2023, winning the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and earning widespread praise. Writer-director Cord Jefferson's sharp, satirical adaptation of Percival Everetts novel Erasure offers a brilliant examination of race, identity, and the commercialization of Black narratives within the publishing industry. The film follows Thelonious Monk Ellison, a disheartened novelist whose serious literary work is consistently ignored. When he writes a satirical parody of stereotypical Black literature under an assumed name, it becomes a runaway success, forcing him to confront uncomfortable truths about art, authenticity, and what audiences expect from Black creators. Laura Karpmans jazz-infused score became integral to the film's identity, perfectly capturing its sophisticated wit and emotional depth while underscoring its sharp cultural commentary. Experiencing this score performed live, alongside an exploration of the creative collaboration between composer, musicians, and actors, offers a rare insight into contemporary cinema artistry. This evening promises an unforgettable fusion of film, performance, and conversationa celebration of artistic excellence and the power of jazz to tell complex, modern stories. Band: Elena Pinderhughes - Flute, Meredith Ezinma - violin, Keyon Harrold - trumpet, Javier Santiago - piano, Jonathan Pinson - drums, Jermaine Paul - bass. $20 minimum per person. Full bar and dinner menu available. No refunds or exchanges. All seating is first come, first served. Bar area seating is limited and first come, first served; when all seats are occupied, the remaining bar area becomes standing room only. Table seating accommodates all ages; bar area requires patrons to be 21 years or older. Tickets for patrons under 21 in the bar area will not be honored. Groups larger than eight must purchase a group package by emailing club@bluenotela.com or calling (310) 855-3750. Groups exceeding eight without a group package will incur surcharges added to their bill. Tickets for Blue Note Los Angeles performances are available only through Ticketweb; the event is not affiliated with any third-party sellers. Tickets purchased on third-party sites will not be honored, and the credit card used for the original purchase will be required at entry.