I had the chance to review a Meshell Ndegeocello show at the United Theater on Broadway this past weekend. With a catalogue that spans soul, R&B's, jazz, hip-hop, and rock, Grammy winner Meshell Ndegeocello’s music is driven by the search for love,
Since they began in 2014, Sammy Miller and the Congregation have played Lincoln Center, the White House and even received a standing ovation at the Newport Jazz Festival. The band call New York City home but frequently travel the world with
Rolling Stone published its list of the 250 BEST Guitarists of All Time and coming in at #154 was Bill Frisell. So I was excited to see Bill Frisell and review this show at the Ace Theater as Part of the
With a backdrop showcasing the Hollywood Hills and a history of performances by musical legends, the Hollywood Bowl is without a doubt a magical place. This week (August 23, 2023), the enchanted outdoor amphitheater added another legendary performance to its vast
Considered to be one of the best living jazz fusion drummers, Billy Cobham has performed with a slew of impressive musicians in the jazz and rock genres, including Miles Davis, Milt Jackson, Horace Silver, Bob Weir and The Mahavishnu Orchestra. This
For almost 20 years, KCRW and the Hollywood Bowl have turned the Bowl green, gold and red while providing a haven for reggae fans to gather, dance and listen to the biggest and best names in the business. The Hollywood Bowl lights
Rock bands and albums come and go, but, without doubt, one of the most iconic rock albums of all time is Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. Released in 1973, the album highlights the band at its creative peak with
Melody Gardot; photos by Randall Michelson Photography This week, the Hollywood Bowl held court to some stompin' blues and jazz when up and coming artist Melody Gardot opened up for the legendary Van Morrison. Melody Gardot has overcome adversity
This week as part of its Jazz at the Bowl series, the Hollywood Bowl presented Neneh Cherry and Ben Harper. It was Cherry's Hollywood Bowl debut and she made the most of it. The Swedish singer-songwriter and hip-hop artist rose to
The classic jazz trio is made up of piano, bass, and drums. It takes full advantage of swing, interaction, and dynamics and for the musician, there's no place to hide and no limit on the imagination. Each musician has more musical
