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Timothy Brock Keeps the Score in Frame for 'The Cameraman'

May 23, 2010

The composer will conduct the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra in playing his new music for the Buster Keaton silent film. Silence has been golden for conductor and composer Timothy Brock. For nearly 25 years, he has made a name for himself as one of the few composers and conductors who specialize in silent film. He has ...

'Otis Redding: Live on the Sunset Strip'

May 21, 2010

Soul great Otis Redding's 1966 performances at the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood were a revelation in many respects for Southland music fans who caught those shows, which are the focal point of “Otis Redding Live on the Sunset Strip" double CD released this week. The set expands on a 10-song single LP originally released ...

Playboy Jazz Festival Adds the Pete Escovedo Orchestra Featuring Sheila E., Peter Michael and Juan Escovedo to Line-up on Saturday, June 12th at the Hollywood Bowl. Los Van Van Tour Cancelled.

May 20, 2010

The Pete Escovedo Orchestra featuring Sheila E., Peter Michael and Juan Escovedo will join the Playboy Jazz Festival line-up Saturday, June 12th, it was announced today by Dick Rosenzweig, President of the Playboy Jazz Festival. The group will replace Los Van Van, who regretfully have had to postpone their upcoming tour. “The coordinators of the tour ...

Ron Kaplan Sings New York...Worldwide Streaming Event Sat. May 22 7:30PM PST

May 19, 2010

Ron Kaplan Sings New York... live from Kuumbwa Jazz Center 'Singer Ron Kaplan preforms live at Kuumbwa Jazz Center Jan. 7, 2010 with a stellar cast of musicians...' Click on Channel - Comcast 27/ Charter 73 Pacific Standard Time communitytv.org Ron Kaplan Sings New York... Worldwide premiere live streaming event ...

Jazz Artist Boney James Grammy-Nominated Saxophonist Struck by Suspected Drunken Driver

May 19, 2010

Publicists for Boney James say the Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist has canceled a show after being struck by a suspected drunken driver in Long Beach. They say James was driving home from a jazz festival in Newport Beach on Saturday when his car was rear-ended while he was stopped in traffic on Interstate 405. He suffered a ...

Playboy Jazz Festival Presents "Jazz on Film" with Archivist Mark Cantor, at New Location, the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center

May 19, 2010

THURSDAY JUNE 10TH AT 7:30 P.M. The Playboy Jazz Festival's annual “Jazz on Film" night, presented by noted jazz archivist Mark Cantor, on Thursday evening, June 10th at 7:30 p.m., will celebrate the legacy of jazz with a move to a new location in Mid-City Los Angeles this year. A longtime fixture at LACMA's Bing Theatre, ...

In Memoriam: Hank Jones (1918 - 2010)

May 19, 2010

Denise Donatelli Birthday Bash

May 17, 2010

Denise Donatelli Birthday Bash! Thursday May 27th 8PM to Midnight Come Celebrate with Denise and Friends at the famous Charlie O's in the Valley. Hip Music, Great Vibes and oh yeah..The Cake! Denise Donatelli vocals (AKA Birthday Girl) Andy Langham, piano Hamilton Price, bass Kevin Kanner, ...

Craig Kauffman Artist Captured the Ethos of Los Angeles

May 17, 2010

His bubble-like plastic wall pieces reflected Southern California's sunshine and car culture. He made his mark early, as part of the original stable of artists at Ferus Gallery, an avant-garde showcase on La Cienega Boulevard. Artist Craig Kauffman, a sparkplug of Los Angeles' art scene in the late 1950s and early '60s who captured national attention ...

Monday Nite Blues in L.A.

May 17, 2010

The Like, Jail Weddings, Gestapo Khazi The Echo Mon., May 17 Under the baton of singer-guitarist Gabriel Hart, L.A.'s Jail Weddings purvey one of your grittier, scarier even, views of the '60s soul sound. JW is a mini-orchestra known to number up to 10 players including strings and brass and ...