LOS ANGELES — Bobby Bradford has spent nearly a century perfecting his craft.

A renowned trumpeter, cornetist, bandleader and composer, Bradford continues to inspire and influence the jazz community as a musician, composer and educator.

Now 91, Bradford will lead a septet at 8 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Hammer Museum,’s jazz series, JazzPOP2025, performing his suite “Stealin’ Home: A Tribute to Jackie Robinson.”

The event celebrates the life and legacy of the baseball legend who broke the sport’s color barrier in 1947.

The performance will feature Bradford on cornet, accompanied by Vinny Golia on alto and baritone saxophones, Chuck Manning on tenor saxophone, William Roper on tuba, spoken word and euphonium, Don Preston on piano and gong, Henry Franklin on bass, and Tina Raymond on drums.

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