Apollo Bebop is a Santa Ana-based jazz/hip-hop quintet formed in 2015. Building off the likes of John Coltrane and A Tribe Called Quest, Apollo Bebop is redefining and innovating hip hop as it’s known today through their authenticity and raw energy. Since their formation, the group has completed two US west coast tours and headlined numerous shows throughout Los Angeles and Orange County in addition to opening for KRS-One, Aloe Blacc, & Gavlyn. The band was awarded OC Weekly’s “Best New Band” and “Best Hip-Hop,” having garnered an impressive local following with their powerful and energetic live performances.