A recipient of three Academy Awards and eight Grammy Awards, Burt Bacharach performs at Royce Hall in a concert that was originally scheduled for Oct. 1. As one of a handful of visionaries who pioneered new forms of music from the second half of the 20th century and continued into the 21st century, Bacharach is regularly named among such music legends as Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, Neil Diamond and Aretha Franklin. His 10-piece band backs him ably as the musicians work through one of the most legendary songbooks of all time.
Six decades into one of songwriting's most successful and honored careers — marked by 48 Top 10 hits, nine No.1 songs, more than 500 compositions and a landmark 50-year-plus run on the charts — Bacharach's music continues to set industry records and creative standards.
In a free pre-concert show, UCLA singing sensation Eva B. Ross and her band put their own stamp on Bacharach's songs. They'll be playing on the Royce Hall Terrace, which opens at 6:30 p.m. The music begins at 6:45. Tickets range from $39-$89; for staff and faculty, it's $25. Tickets for the original performance date will be honored at the door.
