George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Big Freedia and Charlie Wilson also part of 17-day event. John Legend performs at the Pre-Grammy Gala on Jan. 31, 2026, in Los Angeles. Gilbert Flores/Billboard The first wave of performers for the inaugural L.A. Jazz Festival is now available. John Legend, Janelle Monáe, Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, Raphael Saadiq and Charlie Wilson are among the artists who will hit the stage for the fest’s Jazz on the Beach closing weekend Aug. 22 and 23. Additional performers announced for that weekend include the Free Nationals & Friends, Big Freedia, Original Koffee, Joey Alexander and Ezra Collective. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Kicking off Aug. 7, the L.A. Jazz Festival is a 17-day experience showcasing artists from more than 13 nations performing in locations across Los Angeles. Organizers are looking to attract 250,000 attendees during the festival’s run. As noted in the press announcement, the L.A.…