Playboy Jazz Festival Ushers In New Era By Ricky Richardson
The 26th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival presented in co-operation with the L.A. Philharmonic Association ushered in a new era for the Historic Hollywood Bowl.
The newly renovated bandshell at the Hollywood Bowl cost a hefty 24 million dollars. Ask any of the 35,000 jazz fans in attendance, they would say that it was worth every penny. An improved sound system was installed as well as a new giant screens, so that people in the nosebleed section could enjoy the entire action taken place on stage. The Playboy Jazz Festival maintains its grand tradition of diversity, mixing tremendously talented names acts and cutting edge artist that features sounds from around the globe.
The talented students from Washington Preparatory High School Jazz Ensemble kicked off the show for Los Angeles premier jazz festival. Fernando Pullum directed this band. They set the tone for the day during their brief set. They were marvelous while playing the following tunes
The 26th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival presented in co-operation with the L.A. Philharmonic Association ushered in a new era for the Historic Hollywood Bowl.
The newly renovated bandshell at the Hollywood Bowl cost a hefty 24 million dollars. Ask any of the 35,000 jazz fans in attendance, they would say that it was worth every penny. An improved sound system was installed as well as a new giant screens, so that people in the nosebleed section could enjoy the entire action taken place on stage. The Playboy Jazz Festival maintains its grand tradition of diversity, mixing tremendously talented names acts and cutting edge artist that features sounds from around the globe.
The talented students from Washington Preparatory High School Jazz Ensemble kicked off the show for Los Angeles premier jazz festival. Fernando Pullum directed this band. They set the tone for the day during their brief set. They were marvelous while playing the following tunes
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