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Mike Zito’s “Greyhound” Leaves The Station On July 19, 2011
Sherman Oaks, CA—Eclecto Groove Records proudly announces the release of award-winning Texas-based songwriter/guitarist/singer Mike Zito's “Greyhound," on July 19, 2011, his 3rd release for the label. “Greyhound" was produced by Grammy-winning guitarist/singer/songwriter Anders Osborne and recorded at Dockside Studios in Lafayette, LA. Featuring Zito on vocals/guitars, Carl Dufrene—bass/vocals, Brady Blade—drums/vocals and Osborne—back-up vocals/guitar, “Greyhound" continues the ...
July 13, 1937: Gibson Plugs in the Electric Guitar
1937: Guy Hart, general manager of the Gibson guitar company, is awarded the first patent for an electric guitar pickup. The instrument that defines popular music in the second half of the 20th century is born. Gibsons electric guitar wasnt the first to market, but its pickup design was superior to competing models especially after guitar-makers ...
Jazz it Up: New Webcast Debuts This Sunday June 26th
In spite of its hallowed historical role as America's only original art form, jazz has often been criticized for “living in the past." For many contemporary listeners, jazz has been “trapped in amber," content to recycle the popular musical forms of a half-century ago. While there may be an element of truth in this observation, often ...
Songstress Lisa Deveaux speaks the “Language of Love”
LANGUAGE OF LOVE" CD RELEASE" (Los Angeles, CA) Island Girl Music announces the new release of recording artist Lisa Deveaux's sophomore CD, “Language of Love," worldwide release date scheduled for July 12th, 2011. CD distribution through iTunes, Amazon.com, CD Baby and Borders e-retailers. The smooth and soulful 12 song CD is available for $12.99 (suggested retail ...
Playboy Jazz Festival: June 11-12, 2011
by Chuck Koton
Playboy Jazz Festival Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, CA June 11-12, 2011 June gloom blanketed Los Angeles and the Hollywood Bowl last Saturday, but it wasn't long before jazz heat from the 33rd Playboy Jazz Festival burned away the last traces of fog. Playboy Jazz producer, Darlene Chan, who ...
Return To Forever IV Unveils Historic New Lineup For 32-City Tour & A Stop At LA's Greek Theatre
Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White and Jean-Luc Ponty, Frank Gambale To Tour With Zappa Plays Zappa Return To Forever, whose mind-blowing experimentation in jazz and rock transformed the music world, will debut a historic new lineup this summer with a stop at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on September 20. The tour brings a ...
Playboy "Jazz On Film" Night Set for June 8th
Acclaimed jazz archivist Mark Cantor will return to host the Playboy Jazz Festival's annual “Jazz on Film" night, Wednesday June 8th at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held again this year in cooperation with Ebony Repertory Theatre at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (NHPAC) on Washington Boulevard. Admission is free, although tickets are required. ...
Larry Golding "In My Room" Solo CD Performance with Special Guests Friday June 3, 2011
Larry Goldings “In My Room" CD RELEASE CONCERT WILL BE PERFORMED SOLO BY LARRY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS singer, Gaby Moreno Bassist, David Piltch Singer/Songwriter, Alex Lilly (Obi Best)at Vitello's jazz & supper club in Studio City, Ca Friday June 3, 2011 at 8p & 10p.m. Tickets are available at www.ticketweb.com or call www.vitellosrestaurant at 818-769-0905. For ...
LAJC Memorial Weekend Festival at the Blue Whale Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 26-28
The Los Angeles Jazz Collective is bringing an impressive collection of jazz artists together for a three-day festival at one of the newest and most promising additions to the Los Angeles jazz club scene. The players that have agreed to perform on the festival represent an emerging generation of jazz musicians in Los Angeles, artists who ...
Laura Ellis New CD Release: "Femme Fatale: Music, Movies and Mayhem"
Laura Ellis is pleased to release the original soundtrack recording of her theatrical jazz show, Femme Fatale: Music, Movies and Mayhem. This CD features music from Film Noir motion pictures of 1940's and 1950's such as, “Blue Gardenia," “Again," and “Put The Blame On Mame." This is Ms. Ellis' second CD. Her first, Here Lies Love, ...
