Jazz News

"Tapestry Rewoven" Returns to Iridium

Source: All About Jazz
October 4, 2009

Feel the Earth Move! Laurie Krauz & the Daryl Kojak Octet bring the award-winning show, “Tapestry Rewoven," back to Iridium for first Tuesdays beginning November 3rd at 8pm and 10pm!

On the heels of their triumphant night at BB King's, Laurie Krauz & The Daryl Kojak Octet bring their acclaimed “Tapestry Rewoven" back to Iridium Jazz Club, Tuesday, November 3rd @ 8 & 10pm. Audience members call it “brilliant," “genius," and “a hurricane of entertainment," while the press has stamped ...

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Ancient Paths, Modern Voices' Illuminates Chinese Culture in O.C.

Source: Michael Ricci
October 4, 2009

My Sunday Arts & Books story on the “Class of 1978" -- the first group of Chinese musicians who were allowed to pursue their music studies at the Beijing Central Conservatory after the 10-year tumult of Mao Tse-tung's Cultural Revolution

Serves as a preview for the wide-ranging Ancient Paths, Modern Voices: A Festival Celebrating Chinese Culture that begins Oct. 11 with music, film, theater and cultural events at various Orange County locations including the Orange County Performing Arts Center, South ...

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Low End Theory: High-Concept Music

Source: All About Jazz
October 4, 2009

A new generation of experimental artists is using dazzling instrument technologies to create new genres of music at a club night in Lincoln Heights.

At Low End Theory, a weekly club night for experimental hip-hop and electronica artists at the Airliner in Lincoln Heights, there is one square foot of standing room where the music sounds perfect. To get there, patrons must climb a stairwell that opens onto a bleak stretch of Broadway Avenue, be frisked by a bouncer, proceed ...

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Argentine Folk Singer Mercedes Sosa Dies

Source: All About Jazz
October 4, 2009

The latest album by the “voice of Latin America" is nominated for three prizes in next month's Latin Grammy awards in Las Vegas.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa, the “voice of Latin America" whose music inspired opponents of South America's brutal military regimes and led to her forced exile in Europe, died today, her family said. She was 74. Sosa was best known for signature tunes such as “Gracias a la Vida" ("Thanks to Life") and “Si ...

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Bowled over by L.A.s New Maestro

Source: Michael Ricci
October 4, 2009

And so, Saturday, it came to pass. After all the extraordinary buildup the billboards and the bilingual media frenzy 18,000 people from every corner of the city came to the Hollywood Bowl to bear witness.

He goes by many names: Gustavo the Great. Gustavissimo. The Dude. Some have taken to referring to the new music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic by his initials, thus: G*D. Its all too much, we critics judiciously caution. But in his first return to ...

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Oleg Kireyev and Nicolas Bearde Quartet, Yoshis Jazz Club, Oakland, October 12th.

Source: All About Jazz
October 4, 2009

Combine Bay Area Jazz/R&B recording artist Nicolas Bearde---whose big, velvet tone and perfectly controlled vibrato frequently complements Bobby McFerrins vocal ensemble Voicestra

With Russian born tenor sax/composer, Oleg Kireyev, and youll be treated to a collaboration of world-class jazz greats together on a single stage!

Earlier this year, these two critically acclaimed jazz icons paired up to perform numerous shows in Russia and Siberia and are now bringing their East Meets West tour to the United States. Backing the duo ...

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Denise Donatelli Plays Charlie O's

Source: All About Jazz
October 4, 2009

Denise Donatelli Quartet at Charlie O's Jazz Club

Denise Donatelli is a mesmerizing jazz vocalist, in command of her expressive instrument while offering her heart and soul with each note. There is kind-heartedness and a quiet beauty to these songs, which allow a true sense of artistry to emerge. Quite simply, her new CD, What Lies Within is an elegant, beautiful album.

Thurs., Oct. 8 8p-12a 13725 Victory Blvd Van Nuys, CA 91401

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Patricia Adams Quartet Celebrates Six Years Playing Ryles Jazz Club Sunday Brunch

Source: Patricia Adams Ensembles
October 4, 2009

The first Sunday of every month finds The Patricia Adams Quartet center stage at Ryles Jazz Club in Cambridge for their popular jazz brunch from 10:00am to 3:00pm The Friday before, Patricia drives from her home in Somers, New York to the Days Hotel in Boston which hosts her stay. Saturday she rehearses with her music director, international jazz legend and Berklee College of Music professor Ray Santisi. Sunday, they hook up with the rest of the band, Greg Loughman ...

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