Trombone Shorty, Big Boi, and Danielle Ponder deliver at the Bowl

Hollywood Bowl featured Trombone Shorty September 5, 2024 photo by Richard Bilow

Trombone Shorty rocked the bowl. The night began with Danielle Ponder who set the stage for the night’s festivities with her soulful and powerful voice. The audience responded to her blend of R&B, soul, blues, hip hop as well as rock. Ponder encouraged creatives in the audience to never give up on their dreams. Until December 2021, she worked as a public defender. She was clearly thrilled to be performing at this iconic venue and also opening for Trombone Shorty and Big Boi. Her memorable version of Radiohead’s “Creep” turned the intense four-minute ballad into an eight-minute epic.

Big Boi brought his signature Atlanta hip-hop energy to the Bowl. The OutKast legend’s performance was filled with hits and crowd-pleasing anthems. It was obvious that a large number of attendees were there for Big Boi’s set. His charismatic stage presence and infectious energy had the audience dancing and singing along.

Orleans Avenue band members rocking the house photo by Richard Bilow

Trombone Shorty and his band, Orleans Avenue, headlined the night with an impressive high-energy set. Shorty’s infectious energy, powerful voice and virtuosic trombone and trumpet playing, commanded the stage from the moment he stepped out. His band provided a solid foundation for his musical explorations, seamlessly blending elements of funk, jazz, and R&B. Shorty’s ability to connect with the audience was unmistakable. He engaged the crowd with his charismatic stage presence and infectious grooves. He also showcased his band’s full potential. Orleans Avenue’s powerful horn section, shredding guitar solos, vocal layering and obvious love for performing together made for musical entertainment at the highest level.

Trombone Shorty Big Boi Collaboration

A notable highlight of the evening was a collaborative performance by Big Boi and Trombone Shorty, where they joined forces on “So Fresh, So Clean” and “SpottieOttieDopaliscious.” The result was a truly unforgettable musical experience. Their chemistry on stage was undeniable, as they seamlessly blended their respective styles to create a unique and innovative sound.

Guitarist Pete Murano center stage with Trombone Shorty photo by Richard Bilow

The combination of Trombone Shorty’s funk-infused jazz, Big Boi’s Southern hip-hop, as well as Danielle Ponder’s soulful R&B created a truly unique and unforgettable experience. The Hollywood Bowl provided the perfect backdrop for this musical extravaganza, showcasing the power of diverse sounds coming together to create a harmonious celebration of music. Visit the Bowl’s website – https://www.hollywoodbowl.com