Well, here we are. Once again, we have elected a regime who does not seem to tolerate push back. Rather than trying to bring us together,...
Alto saxophonist Charlie Parker helped to introduce an Afro-Cuban feel into the world of jazz via his contribution to composer Chico O’Farrill’s composition “Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite,”...
I have to begin this piece with some personal history. When I started the Athenaeum’s jazz program back in 1989, an organization called San Diego Jazz...
The decision to take a gig playing bass on a cruise ship didn’t have the career implications a young Mackenzie Leighton had hoped for—but it did...
The Face of 68 is the latest offering from multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter Peter Holsapple, who recently performed at Palo Verde House Concerts. Holsapple is based out of...
This month The Listen Local Show is guest Co Hosted by Lindsay White. We play a few of Lindsay’s songs and talk about all the inspirational...
NOTE: This is a reprint of a blog post I made four years ago. I get asked about it each year at this time, so I...
Sacha Boutros has travel plans, musical travel plans, that is. The singer is preparing for the inaugural concert “Paris After Dark” in her Music Without Borders...
“She is a natural force to be dealt with, a super smile, strong vocals, and a great bandleader with a wild sense of humor. If you...
