Sizzling through a century

It’s entirely appropriate that the 100th anniversary of Benny Carter’s birth is generating one of the summer’s not-to-be-missed jazz programs. A trendsetter as an alto saxophonist, a trumpeter, a composer and an arranger, Carter -- who died in 2003 at 95 -- has had a profound effect on every aspect of the jazz arts.

In “Benny Carter’s 100 Years of Music” at the Hollywood Bowl, his big-band works will be celebrated by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra.

Expect saxophonists James Moody and Mel Martin, trumpeter Roy Hargrove, guitarist Russell Malone and Carter’s longtime rhythm section to revive memories of his small-ensemble work. Singers Roberta Gambarini and Marlena Shaw will interpret numbers from his song catalog. And pianists Gerald Clayton and Eldar will demonstrate Carter’s continuing significance to young jazz artists.

The host for the evening is the irrepressible Quincy Jones.

“Benny Carter’s 100 Years of Music,” Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. 8 p.m. Wednesday. $6 to $43. (323) 850-2000, www.hollywoodbowl.com