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Jack Sheldon Returns to Jax Tonight
Legendary Jack Sheldon returns to JAX in Glendale every Thursday night starting tonight, May 7th at 9:00pm. He will also be at Cafe 322 this Friday, at 8:00pm. Please be there to welcome Jack back to the scene!! The Jack Sheldon California Cool Quartet Thurs May 7 (and every Thursday) ...
L.A. Music Scene Vets Turn out for Peter Case Benefit Salute
A raft of stalwarts from L.A.s Americana music scene, including but not limited to those who started their careers at local clubs during the 1980s, turned up over the weekend at McCabes in Santa Monica. During three nights of shows to salute the music of Peter Case and help him pay down the bills from his ...
Brian Wilson Feted as Trailblazer
ASYM honors music legend Brian Wilson June 10th The American Society of Young Musicians is set to fete music legend Brian Wilson with its 2009 Trailblazer award at the 17th annual spring benefit concert on June 10 in Hollywood. The org, which awards scholarships to students of accredited music schools and programs, will induct Wilson into ...
Jazz Memorial Set for Freddie Hubbard
A memorial service for the jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, who died on Dec. 29, will be held on Monday. Service May 4th at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Amsterdam Avenue and 112th Street, in Manhattan. Scheduled speakers include the drummer Ray Appleton, the bassist Larry Ridley and the writer Stanley Crouch. ...
Marl Young Pianist Was Key in Desegregating L.A. Musicians Unions
Pianist and arranger Marl Young, who also had a law degree, helped integrate Los Angeles' all-black Local 767 and all-white Local 47. He later became the first black music director of a major network TV series, 'Here's Lucy.' Marl Young, a musician who was instrumental in the merger of the all-black and all-white musicians unions in ...
May Jazz at Charlie O's
Great jazz performances at Charlie O's this May including the return of our own Jack Sheldon for his regular Wednesday gigs. A very special Saturday performance on the 16th presenting the music of John Beasley with John Heard, Roy McCurdy and outstanding vocalist Dwight Trible. Followed by a birthday celebration for Denise Donatelli on the 21st, ...
Steven Witser L.A. Philharmonic's Principal Trombonist Dies
Steven Witser, principal trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, died of an apparent heart attack Monday night in Pasadena, the orchestra announced. He was 48. FOR THE RECORD:The obituary of trombonist Steven Witser in Wednesday's A section stated that the Philharmonic would dedicate its May 30 concert to his memory. In fact, that concert will be ...
Melody Gardot's "My One and Only Thrill" in Sores Now!
With her debut album Worrisome Heart, Melody Gardot displayed her instinctive gift for transforming the traditions of jazz and blues with “her personal kiss of life.” But even her most ardent admirers will be amazed at the giant creative leap forward she has taken with the follow-up, My One and Only Thrill. Mixing Latin rhythms, finger-snapping ...
Film Director Slams Microsoft as Non-Talent Friendly
Microsoft/XBox was by far the most dreadful, non-talent friendly company Ive ever worked for, claims director James Gunn following his experiences with the companys Horror Gone Comedy video series. Gunn, who is most notable for writing the two live-action Scooby Doo films, signed on to create a video for Microsoft, for, essentially, no money, based on ...
Krystian Zimerman's Shocking Disney Hall Debut
Poland's Krystian Zimerman, widely regarded as one of the finest pianists in the world, created a furor Sunday night in his debut at Walt Disney Concert Hall when he announced this would be his last performance in America because of the nation's military policies overseas. Before playing the final work on his recital, Karol Szymanowskis “Variations ...
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