If you ever heard the sax on James Brown’s classic tunes “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” and “I Feel Good,” you’ve heard the searing sax of Maceo Parker. But, unless you see him and his band in concert, you’ll…
Category: Concert Reviews
Diego Figuereido@Vibrato 10.10.14
He’s only come to LA a few times, but if Diego Figuereido’s set at Vibrato is any indicator, he better start looking for a place to rent. The Brazilian guitarist played before a packed house and brought the upscale crowd…
Ravi Coltrane@ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 09.26.14 by Douglas Groothuis
(Douglas Groothuis is our contributor and foreign correspondent from the swinging state of Colorado) The Ravi Coltrane quartet performed before a packed crowd at Denver’s premier jazz club, Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge on September 26, 20014 at 9:00 PM. Having…
Joshua Redman’s Trio@Lobero Theatre 09.30.14
The trio used to be the standard by which all tenor saxists were measured, as there is nowhere to hide in the open space field of bass and drums. And, in a high rent area like Santa Barbara, space comes…
Jazz Bakery Presents Angel City Jazz Festival 2014: Wadada Leo Smith’s Silver Orchestra & Anthony Braxton Trio @ Zipper Hall 09.27.14
Ho hum. Another day at the Angel City Jazz Fest, another jazz legend comes to town. There’s something always happening at the Angel City Jazz Fest. While not the biggest fan of free/avant garde jazz, I always enjoy every show…
Jazz Bakery Presents Angel City Jazz Festival 2014 Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio & Cathlene Pineda Quartet @ Redcat 09.26.14
Now in its 6th year, the Angel City Jazz Festival is becoming one of the most impressive fests, not only in CA (which really doesn’t take much) but all over the world (which does!). This year, Jeff Gauthier, Ruth Price…
Bobby McFerrin@The Broad Stage 09.20.14
Accompanied on stage with only a chair, a bottle of water, microphone and a love for God and fellow man, vocalist Bobby McFerrin invited the Broad Stage audience into his intimate and kaleidoscopic world that celebrates the human voice, as…
Somi@The Blue Whale 09.16.14
On her maiden voyage concert to promote her latest exotic album, Lagos Music Salon, Somi bridged the gap between American jazz and African sounds with a thrilling set at the Blue Whale Tuesday night. Teamed up with Liberty Elleman/g, Ben…
Yes@The Greek 08.24.14
KEY QUESTION ON THE OBSERVATION OF THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION: 1) Which music band’s name sounds more inviting to go hear and enjoy? a) Millennial groups called “Massive Attack” and “Airborne Toxic Event” Or b) A Baby Boomer Band…
Jazz Bakery’s Moveable Feast Presents: Tom Harrell’s Colors of a Dream Band
Is there really a more accomplished trumpeter than Tom Harrell? How about composer? HOW ABOUT BAND LEADER? This 3 in one package guy filled the Zipper Hall with his supple band of longtime associates Wayne Escoffrey/ts and Johnathan Blake/dr as…