"Leonard Bernstein at 100," is currently on view at the Skirball Cultural Center. I attended the press event prior to the exhibit opening and was inspired to write an additional (more personal) article about how West Side Story affected me as
Returning last year, after an eight year hiatus, the 2017 Jazz at Drew Concert Series was held Saturday, October 7th on the campus of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU). This year marked the 20th time the event
Photo by Richard Bilow One of the few remaining old guard blues legends, Buddy Guy graced us with his presence last week at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills. The 81 year old guitarist shows no signs of slowing
The 3rd Annual Malibu Guitar Festival kicked off last night, Thursday May 18th with its opening night benefit at Casa Escobar in Malibu. The festival brings together some of the world's greatest players for four days of guitar worship featuring unique
From artists to hipsters, there was a full house Friday night (September 5) at the Ace Hotel for "GENESIS," a musical fundraiser for The Art of Elysium. The Art of Elysium is a charity for artists, musicians, and other creatives that
Four of the most innovative bass players in Los Angeles came together for Extreme Bass Night at this year's Angel City Jazz Festival which that took place in Santa Monica at The Edye at the Broad Stage. Each one of these
Rockwell: Table & Stage has been a staple of Los Feliz since 1944 when it was originally opened as Sarno's Bakery. Sold to new owners in 2000 and named Vermont Restaurant, this restaurant underwent another transformation when a theatre group came
Much has been written about the West Coast Get Down, a collective of musicians/friends from Los Angeles that are making a big noise in the music industry. The band is composed of some of the best players on the planet, including
It was a night to remember at the Los Angeles Master Chorale's 50th Anniversary Kick-Off Launch & Celebration at Walt Disney Concert Hall. As I sat on the edge of my seat, I was thrilled by the breathtaking performances, while listening
"Winner of the 2009 and 2011 Downbeat Critics Poll for Baritone Saxophone! Winner of the 2011 Jazz Times Readers and Critics Polls for Baritone Saxophonist of the Year! Winner of the 2009 and 2010 Jazz Journalist Award for baritone saxophonist of
