Terrace Martin Celebrates Miles Davis and the Spirit of LA Jazz
LOS ANGELES, CA- There is something going on with jazz music in Los Angeles. Actually, there has been something going on for quite some time. I just don’t think Los Angeles gets enough credit for it. When we talk about the great jazz cities,…
Brandee Younger Brings the Harp to Life at the Skirball
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “….Before Terrace took the stage, harpist Brandee Younger offered another example of just how expansive contemporary jazz can be. Her music draws connections between spiritual jazz, classical music, R&B and hip-hop, with…
A-WA Reclaim Tradition In Modernity At The Skirball Cultural Center
LOS ANGELES, CA- What’s with the trios of Jewish sisters named Haim being radically talented musicians? Seriously though. What are the odds? How often do people procreate and have three daughters? How often do those three daughters form a band? How often is that band…
Los Angeles Got Down and Stayed Down With Thao Nguyen At The Skirball Cultural Center
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] On a warm evening in an open courtyard, a devoted crowd of Angelinos gathered at the first concert of the 2016 Sunset Concerts series at the Skirball. Guided by its Jewish tradition of welcoming everybody, from all walks of…
Gavin Turek Sparkles “Into The Night” At The Skirball Cultural Center
LOS ANGELES, CA- If there is an up and coming artist that you want launching a summer concert series, you can’t do much better than selecting Gavin Turek for that honor. This multitalented artist knows how to put on a show, and her exuberance was on full display…
Open Mike Eagle Waxed Poetic at Skirball Cultural Center’s Summer SOULstice
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] Opening for Gavin Turek at the Skirball Cultural Center’s Into the Night: Summer SOULstice concert was Chicago born, but Los Angeles based, rapper Michael Eagle II p/k/a “Open Mike Eagle”. Known for his clever lyrics and wry sense of humor, Open…
