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Arroyo Seco Weekend, Brookside Golf Course, Pasadena
June 23-24, 2018
Arroyo Seco Weekend is not fussy. The beer is thick with local crafts, the something for everyone eats abundant with vegetarian options, and, yes, it felt like a day in the park with a rich soundtrack. The inclusive, relaxed…
Cameron Graves, Planetary Prince Album Release, The Troubadour
March 16, 2017
The “world famous” Troubadour is not the first venue that comes to mind for boundary morphing contemporary piano driven ensemble jazz. But then, the L.A. based collective known as the West Coast Get Down, has yet to do…
West Coast Get Down, El Rey Theatre
January 28, 2017
The West Coast Get Down is better known as the L.A. collective of talent including saxophonist Kamasi Washington. Washington has commanded a lot of attention the past few years, and for good reason. That audacious 3-disc…
Newport Jazz Festival 2016
July 29-31, 2016
Newport Jazz. Coltrane's last performance. History that reaches back to 1954. And, yes, the oldest annual jazz festival in North America is still under the stewardship of founder George Wein for one last year. Newport, along…