The Phil Goes To the Movies
(photo: Genaro Molina, Los Angeles Times)So, everyone knows by now the success the Met has had with it's live HD broadcasts to movie theaters all around the globe. But, when the LA […]
Winter Jazzfest 2011 – Saturday
I spent six hours Saturday night at the Winter Jazzfest, and while some moments shone more brightly than others, it was all-in-all one of the most fun nights out I've
Winter Jazzfest 2011 – Friday
I was late arriving to LPR last night for the first night of the 2011 Winter Jazzfest, but made it in time to catch legendary drummer Chico Hamilton and Euphoria.
My Top 20
Oh Lordy. These days, The Times seems keen on lobbing up fungos to hit out of the park of musical debate. First, there was the ill-advised critics roundtable/gripe session surrounding this past
Winter Jazzfest 2011
Happy New Year, music people! After a restful break of almost no show-going (well, there was that all-ages show in Baltimore), 2011 is kicking off with a bang tonight with
Pelléas et Mélisande
"Sometimes, something really great can happen when people understand something together and you know it couldn't have been any other way." Sir Simon Rattle on the Charlie Rose Show, 12/16/10
Ceremonies of Carols
The holidays are upon us, and for those who are so inclined, there is an abundance of seasonal music all around town, as varied in style and quality as there
New Music Moving to Brooklyn
Not to be outdone by Issue Project Room's pending relocation to Downtown Brooklyn, veteran new music space Roulette has announced that it will soon be relocating to the YMCA's 1928 Art
One Long Night
The Winter Solstice may not be until Dec. 21st, but these increasingly long nights seem to be cater-made for multiple-show goings. Case in point: I managed to get to three different