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Lainie Kazan's Four Classic 60s Albums Available for the First Time in Almost 60 Years


Available for the first time in the nearly 60 years since they were introduced, the four 1960s vocal albums from Lainie Kazan are now streaming on all digital platforms.

Pianist Steven Feifke And Trumpeter Bijon Watson's GENERATION GAP JAZZ ORCHESTRA Now Available


Celebrated Pianist, composer, arranger/orchestrator and conductor Steven Feifke has joined forces with trumpet titan Bijon Watson on the eponymous debut album of their star-studded new ensemble, the Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra.

Grammy Award-Winning Jazz Group Announced At The Center For The Arts


Jazz ensemble Phil Norman Tentet brings its big band sound to the Smothers Theatre stage on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 2 p.m.

Bill Pursell to Join Daughter Laura Pursell in Concert at Vitello's This January


On Jan 10th, Los Angeles audiences are about to receive a rare experience and opportunity to see and hear the legendary Bill Pursell and successful daughter, Laura Pursell, sharing their family legacy on stage for the first time in years - With special appearance by family friend Don Most (Happy Days).

Robert Re 'The Very Last Dance Hall Left in L.A.' At Vitellos


On Jan 10th, Los Angeles audiences are about to receive a rare experience and opportunity to see and hear the legendary Bill Pursell and successful daughter, Laura Pursell, sharing their family legacy on stage for the first time in years - With special appearance by family friend Don Most (Happy Days).

Vicky's of Santa Fe Presents JazzTime Band, October


When talented studio and recording musicians who also love jazz combine their talents a kind of synergy happens based on a deep understanding of music that results in a spontaneous musical conversation. This is the case when JazzTime swings the jazz standards at Vicky's. Don Shelton vocalized with the Hi-Lo's and Singers Unlimited and is amazing on clarinet, sax and flute. He recently played with Barbara Cook and the LA Phil. He worked with Clare Fischer in sessions for Prince, Michael Jackson and Robert Palmer, plus the Clare Fischer Latin Jazz Quintet and Bob Florence band. Tom Keenlyside's sax and flute playing have been featured at major jazz festivals and with many of the biggest names in the music business: Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr., Natalie Cole, Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torme and Tom Jones. He has been inducted into the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame. Drummer Allen Goodman brings years of experience from NY's supper clubs to Carnegie Hall to NBC TV as a performer and studio drummer, as well as accompanying singers such as Dinah Shore, Johnny Mathis, Peggy Lee, Liza Minnelli, Vikki Carr, Bobby Troup, Billie Holiday & others. Larry Holloway, the Desert's go-to bassist, brings depth of experience and a unique approach to bass as exemplified by virtuoso bassist Red Mitchell and, in fact, was the first recipient of the 'Red Mitchell Scholarship Award.' Regular pianists such as Josh Nelson, Barney McClure, Chip Smith, Andy Langham, Joe Bagg, Jeff Colella and others bring their distinctive musical gifts to the group.

The JazzTime Band with Bill Jones Plays Vicky's of Santa Fe, 12/9


The JazzTime Band swings with Band Members Don Shelton, Allen Goodman, Larry Holloway and Terry Trotter with new world-class guests that join the band each and every week.

JazzTime Band Plays Vicky's of Santa Fe Sundays, Beg. Today, 10/7


JazzTime Band plays Vicky's of Santa Fe (Highway 111 & Club Drive, Indian Wells) every Sunday 2-5PM starting today, October 7th.

JazzTime Band Plays Vicky's of Santa Fe Sundays, Beg. 10/7


JazzTime Band plays Vicky's of Santa Fe (Highway 111 & Club Drive, Indian Wells) every Sunday 2-5PM starting October 7th.

Tony Winner Hal Linden Releases Debut Album, 4/26


Hal Linden, the Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor, who became a household name with his portrayal of police precinct captain Barney Miller in the hit television series, realizes a lifelong dream this Tuesday, April 26, with the release of his first CD, It's Never Too Late.

Beyonce, Fergie & Taylor Swift Among First Grammy Performers Announced


Current GRAMMY Award nominees Beyoncé, Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas, Lady Antebellum, Maxwell, and Taylor Swift are the first performers announced for the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast.

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