Los Angeles Jazz Society Tribute and Awards to Be Held Later This Month
Los Angeles Jazz Society's annual Jazz Tribute Concert and Awards are a celebration of jazz and its talented musicians who have made this extraordinary music their life's passion. This year's edition, hosted by KJAZZ's Rhonda Hamilton, will feature over 90 minutes of musical tributes, honoring the likes of Rickey Minor, Ledisi, and Bill Holman at the Montalban Theatre in Hollywood on Saturday, October 29, 2022, beginning at 7:30pm.
Kravis Center to Kick Off 30th Anniversary Season with 11 New Shows
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has announced a spectacular line-up of 11 new shows as part of the 30th anniversary 2022-2023 season. The upcoming season includes concerts by acclaimed artists from Puerto Rico, Haiti, Colombia, and the Canary Islands, tributes to iconic 60s and 70s rock bands and more.
BWW Review: Clint Holmes at The RRazz Room
When Clint Holmes walks out on any stage the space immediately transforms into one of those superstar entertainment venues in Las Vegas, (ground zero for some of the world’s most thrilling performers). That’s how it was in the Razz Room in Boca last night as the man who keeps better time than my Apple Watch and who can’t sing a note or make a gesture that isn’t dazzling and exciting gave a special gift to the Boca audience.
Richard Shelton, Releases New Album 'An Englishman In Love In LA' In April
The British multi award-winning singer, actor and entertainer, Richard Shelton will release the new album 'An Englishman in Love in LA' in April. Featuring five original songs, three pop classics and eight celebrated jazz standards, 'An Englishman in Love in LA' is an extensive body of work inspired by Shelton's decision to begin a new life in Los Angeles.
Photos: Clint Holmes Returns To Birdland
On Monday, September 27, Grammy-nominated Clint Holmes returned to the Birdland stage with a slew of brilliant musicians, inspiring material and his signature…and very swinging vocals.
Renowned UK Tenor Jonathan Antoine to Present Streaming Holiday Concert
Jonathan Antoine has announced a very special virtual Christmas concert, streaming via On Location Live this Friday, December 18th. Jonathan also announces the release of his brand-new single These Are The Special Times (Momenti Splendidi), out now and taken from his upcoming album ChristmasLand, which was released on December 4th. Stream the video These Are The Special Times (Momenti Splendidi), here.
Jonathan Antoine Releases New Single 'Amazing Grace'
Jonathan Antoine has released the first track from his first ever Christmas album. His stunning version of ‘Amazing Grace (Grazia)’, available to listen to below, is taken from ChristmasLand, which will be released on 4th December.
BLUES IN THE NIGHT! Direct From The Apollo -- A Celebration Of Ella Fitzgerald At The McCallum
Direct from the Apollo Theater, A Celebration of Ella Fitzgerald will bring singing greats Patti Austin, Kurt Elling, Monica Mancini, Wé McDonald and Ledisi to the McCallum Theatre for a fantastic night of music by one of the most revered vocalists of our time, at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 29. Each performer embodies a different era of the jazz legend's life, intertwined with stories from her debut as a teenager at New York's Apollo Theater to the peak of her fame. The music highlights Ella's greatest hits, including a?oeA Tisket a Tasket,a?? 'Blues in the Night,a?? a?oeMiss Otis Regrets,a?? a?oeYou'll Have to Swing Ita?? and more. The show features the Ella All-Star Band with Shelly Berg, Nathan East, Brian Nova and Gregg Field.
BWW Interview: Ledisi Channels & Honors Nina Simone in LEDISI: THE LEGEND OF LITTLE GIRL BLUE
The powerhouse singer that she is, Ledisi takes on the songs of legendary Nina Simone, honors them and makes them uniquely her own in LEDISI: THE LEGEND OF LITTLE GIRL BLUE (A MUSICAL JOURNEY INTO THE LIVES OF NINA SIMONE AND LEDISI), opening at The Wallis December 13, 2019. Transcending a wide range of musical genres, Ledisi will take you on her own path of musical discoveries, while describing the influence Ms. Nina Simone has made on her. Ledisi ever so graciously blocked open some time to answer a few of my tuneful queries.
Eight Performances Added For LEDISI: THE LEGEND OF LITTLE GIRL BLUE
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the Fig Street Films production of LEDISI: The Legend of Little Girl Blue, a musical journey into the lives of Nina Simone and Ledisi, from Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 29, 2019, in The Wallis' Lovelace Studio Theater. Eight performances have just been added to the engagement, due to the original dates being sold out months in advance.