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Cote a Cote - Coast to Coast: Art and Jazz in France and California at the Getty Center

November 8, 2007

Tuesday, November 13 - Thursday, November 15, 2007 Harold M. Williams Auditorium The Getty Center Cote a Cote explores the intersection of jazz with postwar art and culture. A two-day multimedia program on November 13 and 14 features conversations with artists and musicians, poetry readings, musical performances, and talks on art, literature and music. ...

Valarie King Grammy Nomination Consideration

October 29, 2007

We are pleased to announce that Valarie King's latest CD, Anytime, Anyplace is being considered for nomination in the 50th Annual Grammy Awards (2008). For your consideration, we have enclosed a link to my CD tracks, so that you may listen to the music. CD link The ballot listing with NARAS is as follows: Field 10-Jazz, ...

New John Sayles Movie "Honeydripper" Focuses on Blues of Deep South

October 29, 2007

LOS ANGELES, CA - Honeydripper, the new film written, directed and edited by John Sayles and produced by Maggie Renzi, takes us back to the genesis of rock 'n' roll - namely '50s rural blues from the Deep South. The story depicts a second chance for an aging bluesman, a kickoff to a young guitar turk's ...

Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Chris Williams to Perform Limited 2-Night Engagement at Hotel Laguna

October 29, 2007

Chris Williams, local award winning jazz vocalist, will be performing at the Hotel Laguna lounge in Laguna Beach on Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3rd, beginning at 8:00 PM. Canadian-born jazz vocalist Chris Williams has impressed audiences with his intense passion, vocal proficiency and musical maturity. He has built a loyal following, as his highly ...

Frank Macchia's "Emotions" CD with Prague Orchestra Entered in Grammy Nominations Ballot

October 23, 2007

The ballots have been mailed for the Grammy 50th Awards and Frank Macchia's “Emotions" CD with the Prague Orchestra is eligible for consideration in the following categories: FIELD 10- JAZZ: CATEGORY 47- BEST JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL SOLO #146 Hide and Seek - Frank Macchia, soloist CATEGORY 49- BEST JAZZ LARGE ENSEMBLE ALBUM #030 ...

The Vault VIP Lounge Announces Upcoming Performances for Friday Night Jazz Series

October 23, 2007

The Vault VIP Lounge, located inside the OC Pavilion, is pleased to announce several upcoming performances in the Friday Night Jazz Series. On October 26, the Vault VIP Lounge features jazz vocalist Rose Mallett. A seasoned and talented jazz vocalist, accompanied by professional musicians, Rose has captured the essence of vocal delivery that some say reminds ...

50th Anniversary of Allen Ginsberg's "Howl" Court Ruling -- Fantasy Has Original Beat Poetry Recordings

October 22, 2007

1993's 'Howls, Raps & Roars' box and the 1998 reissue of 'Howl and Other Poems' contain Ginsberg's original recordings made for the venerated Bay Area label SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Allen Ginsberg wrote his epic poem “Howl" in mid-'50s San Francisco and Berkeley, and the rest is literary history. The work, first read in public in ...

Steve Weingart Band Returns to la Ve Lee

October 21, 2007

OC Pavilion and Ambrosia Restaurant Invite Guests to "Swing in the New Year" with Royal Crown Revue

October 17, 2007

The multiple award-winning Ambrosia Restaurant and world class OC Pavilion are pleased to announce “Swing in the New Year" - the ultimate celebration of food, music, cocktails and dancing for New Year's Eve featuring world-renowned swing band Royal Crown Revue. The OC Pavilion's “Swing in the New Year" celebration offers different party packages starting at just ...

New Album From Eric Marienthal Out Now

October 17, 2007

The new full length album from Los Angeles based contemporary Jazz sax veteran Eric Marienthal titled Just Around The Corner is available in stores & online NOW. Released this week on Peak Records (Concord Music Group),'Just Just Around The Corner showcases Marienthal's passion, versatility and brilliance as one of the leading contemporary jazz musicians, with 10 ...