Bilal on the 25th anniversary of his R&B classic '1st Born Second'
Twenty-five years ago, Grammy-winning singer Bilal released his debut album, “1st Born Second,” a seminal work that boldly interweaves the…
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Los Angeles has a new mega jazz festival, brought to you by a former city councilman
One question has troubled Martin Ludlow in his decades as a concert and event promoter in Los Angeles. In a…
The DeBarge brings the 'rhythm of the night' to New Year's Eve at Blue Note LA
When the Blue Note location in Hollywood first opened, it was during difficult times. Like almost all of Los Angeles,…
Destin Conrad on life on tour, his jazz album and more
Destin Conrad didn't expect to release a jazz project so early in his career, let alone just a few months…
Review of 'Soundtrack of a Coup': Jazz, African Politics
Decolonization gets the ultimate needle treatment in the documentary “The Soundtrack of a Coup” by Belgian filmmaker Johan Grimonprez. It…
Afro-Caribbean music by Daymé Arocena graces the Grand Performances stage
Daymé Arocena's distinctive Caribbean style drew concertgoers of all ages to downtown Los Angeles' California Plaza over the weekend. To…
Google celebrates the anniversary of the accordion patent with an animated doodle
Let today's Google Doodle inspire you to discover the magic that this versatile instrument brings to the world of music.…
How three jazz tones came together in 1959 to create 'Kind of Blue'
Book Review 3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Bill Evans and the Lost Empire of Cool By…
Appropriate black music? 'Rhapsody in Blue' is loved by everyone
February 22, 2024 3 a.m. Pacific Time To the editor: Thanks to Gustavo Arellano for the tribute to George Gershwin…