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Simon Phillips Protocol at Catalina Jazz Club

by Jim Worsley
February 18, 2018

Simon Phillips Protocol Catalina Jazz Club Hollywood, CA February 6, 2018 Early on, the very engaged crowd at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood knew we were in for a treat. Perhaps it was enough that drummer Simon Phillips and his quartet Protocol were ready to take the ...

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Leni Stern: Finally The Fame Has Come

by Jim Worsley
February 9, 2018

Leni Stern has long been a triumphant voice of inspiration. The truth and steadfast beauty of her lyrics and music has touched many hearts around the world. Recognition is a slippery slope, especially when one is not seeking or prioritizing it. Stern has stayed true to her roots and focused her impressive compositions, vocals, ...

Article: Album Review

Dr Bekken: Upright Piano - Live At Bar Moskus

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by Jim Worsley
December 25, 2017

There is a monster on the loose! Don't be alarmed though. It is the monster left hand of Norwegian pianist Dr. Bekken. Tor E Bekken has several jazz and blues recordings to his name and has taken the show on the road. Live at Bar Moskus is a solo upright piano performance that demonstrates ...

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Mike Stern: Half Crazy

by Jim Worsley
December 22, 2017

SoCal Jazz is back from safari to the auspicious Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. A follow-up with guitarist Mike Stern was the primary itinerary for this trip. Trip is the name of Stern's new record, just in case you missed the play on words. Unfortunately, Stern had a trip of another kind in 2016. How ...

Article: Year in Review

Jim Worsley's Best Releases of 2017

by Jim Worsley
December 21, 2017

As 2017 was another exceptional year in new music, choosing the recordings that rise above is a daunting task. It is also a lot of fun. Yes, such “drudgery" to listen to countless strong musical efforts from artists all over the world. The vast spectrum of seasoned pros, to new blood, and everything in between provided ...

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Tal Wilkenfeld Live At The Belly Up Tavern

by Jim Worsley
November 21, 2017

To be blessed with such an abundance of talent, vision, and spirit is a precious gift. We are all so very fortunate that Tal Wilkenfeld shares that appropriately bestowed gift with us every time she walks onto a stage or into a recording studio. Wednesday night, November 15, 2017, the now 30 year old ...

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Dan Zimmerman: Drifting Home

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by Jim Worsley
November 7, 2017

In an era where shredding and playingasfastasyoupossiblycan for no apparent reason have become a norm, it was a pleasure to listen to a guitar being nurtured as the beautiful classic musical instrument that it is. Drifting Home is the first solo effort from veteran guitarist Dan Zimmerman. It features nine original songs. All of ...

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Dustbowl Revival at Sweetwater Union High School

by Jim Worsley
October 28, 2017

Dustbowl Revival AMSDconcert series San Diego CA October 7, 2017 To my knowledge there is no All About Jazz All About Rock All About Roots All About Americana All About Blues All About Country All About Folk All About Funk website. So I hereby claim Dustbowl Revival for ...

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David Sanborn: Stick Out Your Tongue

by Jim Worsley
October 23, 2017

It was a Sunday afternoon to remember for all of us. It was a most special day for a myriad of reasons. Multi Grammy award winning saxophonist David Sanborn was at the heart of it all. A big part of the story involves a little boy. An eleven year old named Isaac who plays ...

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Ron Carter: A Clew of Worms

by Jim Worsley
October 23, 2017

So the saying goes, the early bird gets the worm. Occasionally, if one is so fortunate, you can get a whole lot more. From the beginning just knowing that I was going to have the opportunity to see and hear Ron Carter play was about seeing a legend. Of course you hope to hear ...