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
When I heard that the Skirball Cultural Center would be mounting an exhibition about Leonard Bernstein, I knew I had to see it. Leonard Bernstein left a monumental mark on this earth affecting audiences from all generations...all over the world. Born
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
This week, it was Philly night at the Hollywood Bowl when Christian McBride and The Roots shared the stage. The two have been performing together since their youth in Philadelphia, where McBride and The Roots founders, Questlove and Black Thought, were
Written by An Bar - As Sundance Film festival commenced its 10-day film extravaganza, LA Art Party ventured out to capture some of the most anticipated films and events of the New Year. The music and film Mecca of Park City
Before The Rolling Stones took the stage at the Rose Bowl this week, Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr. greeted the crowd with an announcement that NASA's Mars Insight team had named a rock on Mars after the notorious band. "Rolling
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra held it's annual silent film and fundraising gala at Royce Hall. The evening featured two Harold Lloyd's silent films. The early 20th century films were re-scored in the by composer-conductor Carl Davis. Mr Davis conducted the
The Hollywood Bowl's Jazz at the Bowl series this week featured a show entitled Herbie Hancock: Next Generation. It was both a highlight reel of Hancock's amazing career and a showcase for the next generation of artists guided by one of
