Results for "California"

Flora Thornton, L.A. Philanthropist and Arts Patron, Dies at 96

May 10, 2010

The USC School of Music bears her name. Among her many activities, she was a member of the LA Opera board and helped establish its young artist program. Flora Thornton donated to many Los Angeles institutions but was best known for her contributions to the citys musical culture. (Los Angeles Times / February 19, 1997) Flora ...

Legendary John Heard Returns to Charlie O's

May 10, 2010

John Heard has worked almost constantly in the jazz world, for over four decades appearing on over 150 albums. Heard's bass line has been the back bone working with Benny Carter, Rashan Roland Kirk, Hampton Hawes, Tete Montoliu, Oscar Peterson, Wes Montgomery, Cal Tjader, Willie Bobo, the Gerald Wilson Big Band, Freddie Hubbard, Count Basie, Sonny ...

Sonny Rollins - "St. Thomas" (1968)

May 10, 2010

Anita O'Day Biopic in Development

May 8, 2010

Producer Sheri Howell is developing a biopic of jazz singer Anita O'Day through Los Angeles-based 47 Pictures Inc. Howell, who spent over a decade as an MTV exec, has optioned the life rights to O'Day, who died three years ago at the age of 87. The documentary “Anita O'Day: Life of a Jazz Singer" received a ...

2010 Stanford Jazz Festival

May 7, 2010

Stanford Jazz Workshop is excited to announce the 2010 Stanford Jazz Festival! Kicking off on June 25th with a Night of Brazilian Jazz featuring Luciana Souza with Romero Lubambo, the Stanford Jazz Festival runs all summer long and features artists such as Randy Weston, Taylor Eigsti, Freddy Cole, Mose Allison, Joshua Redman, George Cables, Dave Douglas ...

Thelonious Dub + Brad Rubuchin Trio @ The Hwood

May 7, 2010

Thelonius Dub and the Brad Rubuchin Trio appearing @ The HWoodThis is a new jazz series hosted by Joe Bartone and is FREE!Some additional info:The club's a little hard to find. form Highland and Hollywood go one block west-past the the Metro and Graumens Chinese Theater take a right on the ...

Pandora's Box with Live Music by Tom Peters

May 7, 2010

This looks like an interesting performance with bassist, Tom Peters. He is presenting his latest silent film score to G.W. Pabst's Pandora's Box, starring the radiant Louise Brooks.For tickets, call 626-683-6883 or log on to BostonCourt.comAdmission: $15.00Friday, May 28, 20108:00pm - 11:00pmBoston Court Performing Arts Center70 N. ...

Westside Joint Gives Unsigned Bands a Boost Breathes Life into Music

May 7, 2010

Just west of L.A.'s Miracle Mile, the restaurant/nightclub Life on Wilshire hosts a weekly Monday night showcase of mostly unsigned acts that's been slowly gathering steam over the past year and a half. Westsiders with a taste for live music who dread penetrating the rock-club bottleneck of the Strip, the alt-pop lounges of Silver Lake and ...

Slumgum + String Quartet

May 7, 2010

Looks like an interesting concert event with the Slumgum guys and a string quartet.This will be a Slumgum event not to be missed!Slumgum will be performing original compositions alongside Andrew Macintosh, Melinda Rice, Yvette Holzwarth, and the irrepressible Chris Votek. Every person the the group is contributing compositions and unique improvisations so ...

Jazz Basin Los Angeles

May 7, 2010

The Jack Sheldon California Cool Quartet An integral part of the West Coast Scene of the 1950s, he played an important role in developing that eras bebop-inspired sound. His solid connection to that vibrant period in West Coast Jazz surfaces with each impeccable solo. Thursday May 13 9 PM to ...