Results for "California"

Insiders View AFI's Founding Year 1970 In Pursuit of Treasure

May 4, 2010

In 1969 Stanton Kaye won one of the initial 12 fellowships to the new American Film Institute Conservatory, then ensconced behind the walls of Beverly Hills' Greystone Mansion “Brandy" had been his front-gate key. His colleagues at Greystone included Terrence Malick, David Lynch and Schrader, the program's lone film critic. Even among these and other strong-willed ...

The Miles Davis Movie: Don Cheadle Talks Miles Davis Biopic Amid Iron Man 2 Hullabaloo

May 3, 2010

I'm not sure why the MTV news item about the Biopic not being a cradle-to-grave film should be adorned with an exclusive' headline. We covered this way back in August on the Biopic Blog. Oh well. Still... it's nice to see Don Cheadle having positive things about the Miles Davis Movie: “The story is really not ...

The Miles Davis Movie: Should the Miles Davis Biopic Premier at Cannes?

May 3, 2010

With the 2010 Festival de Cannes set for May 12-23, I am wondering about the Miles Davis Biopic and if, perhaps, the film could make its debut in the south of France. Once it's finally made, of course. This is pure conjecture, but it makes more sense by the minute, especially when you consider the unique ...

Midtones Jam @ Grand Star in Chinatown Hosted by Shin Kawasaki 5/11

May 3, 2010

Its time for the Midtones jam hosted by Shin Kawasaki ,bring your instrument! Note the date is moved to 5/11 and will repeat every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from now on.From Shin:numbers are fascinating - even tho I truely “suck at math"there are things about numbers I like,such ...

Ulrich Krieger/Sonic Boom @ Calarts Monday May 3rd

May 3, 2010

Sonic Boom, CalArts' experimental rock group, presents a LOUD show of death, black, and ambient metal.Original music by:Blake BaldwinZac EzrinAlex SramekStephanie SmithBob AllairePlus covers of:DeicideImmortalUlverEnsemble features guitars, keys, drums, vocals, cello, winds (bassoon, bass clarinet, saxes, flute), electronics.In-person ...

Happy Birthday, John Lewis!

May 3, 2010

West Coast Cool: The Jazz Sound of '50s California

May 3, 2010

When someone talks about “West Coast jazz" or “cool jazz," they're almost invariably referring to a style performed by jazz musicians in California (and primarily in Los Angeles) in the '50s and early '60s. As opposed to the hard-bop sound dominant on the East Coast during that time, the West Coast sound was a bit mellower ...

Charlie O's May Jazz Dates

May 2, 2010

Charlie O's is an intimate jazz club and restaurant originally established in 1987. We have been presenting live jazz performances seven nights a week from 8 PM to Midnight since August 17, 2000. A great Intimate jazz club in the Valley Chuck Niles Charlie O's May 2010 Schedule May 1 Lanny ...

Hot Summer Nites at the Greek

May 2, 2010

Live music under the stars in the heart of Los Angeles. The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles premiere outdoor theatre, is nestled in the picturesque tree-enclosed setting of Griffith Park. This award-winning theatre is one of Los Angeles' most historic entertainment venues and has played host to some of the biggest names in entertainment, from ...

Remembering Herb Ellis Memorial April 30th

May 2, 2010

Herb Ellis, a jazz guitarist perhaps best known for his work with the influential Oscar Peterson Trio, has died. He was 88. Ellis, who had Alzheimer's disease, died Sunday morning March 28th at his home in Los Angeles, said his son, Mitch. During his long and varied career, Ellis played with Jimmy Dorsey and Ella Fitzgerald. ...