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Rembrandt @ All About Jazz Virtually
Rembrandt in Southern California is a virtual exhibition of 14 paintings by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) on view in five Southern California museums. This collaborative presentation offers a unique guide to exploring these significant holdings and provides information and suggested connections and points of comparison for each work. Southern California is home to the ...
Suspect in Hollywood Road Rage Death Devastated
David Jassy, Swedish hip-hop artist accused of murdering a jazz pianist in an episode of road rage “is devastated by these events," his attorney said today. The lawyer for David Jassy, 34, said the fact that the deceased, 55-year-old John Osnes, was “a fellow musician makes it all the sadder." Jassy appeared briefly in Superior Court ...
Coroner: Jazz Pianist Died from Blunt Force Trauma in Swedish Hip Hop Artist Assault Case
A jazz pianist who was killed in what police say was an episode of road rage in a Hollywood crosswalk died from “blunt trauma”, according to the coroner’s office. A Swedish hip-hop artist is facing assault and battery charges in the Nov. 23 death of John Osnes, 55. The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office has ...
Tony Adamo Reviewed by L.A. Jazz Scene's Jim Santella
Pop songs with R&B horns make Tony Adamo’s STRAIGHT UP DEAL sizzle with excitement. He sings with the bold character of a man who knows how to entertain, recalling pop singers Tom Jones, David Clayton-Thomas and Brook Benton as well as jazz singers Al Jarreau and Mark Murphy. His program, however, goes well beyond the pop ...
Beck Opens Club Nokia
Beck opened the brand spanking new Club Nokia. Before I launch into the review of Mr. Hansen, I would like to say a few words to the owners of this new club. Firstly I would like to congratulate you on your design. You make a rather large club (housing 2,300 people) feel ...
Nokia L.A. Live December Calendar
Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder and B.B. King healine the December schedule playing the NOKIA Theater at L.A.Live. Stan Kenton Christmas Carols with the Boston Brass & Brass All-Stars Big Band opening act for Duran Duran December 2nd. Celine Dion Grammy Nomination show with B.B. King on the 3rd, while King returns December 27th & 28th. Stevie ...
L.A. Live Brings a Vegas Strip Excitement to Southland
Imagine being “in the moment" - when nothing else matters but what is going on around you right then and right there. It is when you experience something so fully you do not think about it or analyze it, you just enjoy it. The moment is that magical place where you scream the loudest, laugh the ...
Grammy Museum at L.A. Live Sets Opening Date
Soon to be added to the nominees for best historical music institution: The Recording Academy has set Dec. 3 as the grand opening for its Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles. The museum, part of the L.A. Live complex across the street from the Staples Center, will first host a string of invite-only and fundraising events, ...
Ariana Solotoff South Pasadena Teen Wins State Viola Championship
15-year-old Ariana Solotoff won the state viola championship at the prestigious California ASTA (American String Teachers Association) State Solo Competition, junior division (through age 18) at UC Davis. The competition brought together the finest young strings players from throughout California. The win entitles her to participate in ASTA's 2009 National Solo Competition, which will be held ...
Trouble in 'Oz': The Munchkins' Dirty Secret
Snubbed at a Hollywood event, women hold own reunion to share memories of film shoot. If you thought you knew everything there was to know about the iconic film classic The Wizard of Oz, then here's a twister for you. Everyone knows about the Munchkins, portrayed by 124 pituitary midgets in the 1939 motion picture starring ...
