Posts Tagged ‘jazz’
Saxophone Legend Joe Lovano at TSRI
Saxophone giant Joe Lovano returned with his ensemble to perform at La Jolla’s TSRI Auditorium . . .
Read MoreMiles Revisited
SFJAZZ Collective delivered a masterful evening of Miles-inspired arrangements and original compositions under the aegis of Athenaeum Jazz at TSRI
Read MoreMastery On Display – Gary Peacock Trio at the Scripps Research Institute
Gary Peacock Trio exudes snarky artistry and mastery at TSRI
Read MoreKjell Nordeson: Performance Art Percussion in Barrio Logan
Swedish percussionist Kjell Nordeson translated the peripatetic requirement of the orchestral percussionist into solo performance art for Fresh Sound at Bread and Salt Friday (May 1) in Barrio Logan . . .
Read MoreLondon Symphony and Michael Tilson Thomas: a Powerful Combination
Although the popularity of Jean Sibelius’ symphonies has fluctuated wildly over the last century, he is clearly back in vogue, amply demonstrated by the London Symphony’s astute, compelling performance of his Second Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas Sunday (March 29) at the Jacobs Music Center’s Copley Symphony Hall in downtown San Diego . . .
Read MoreTapping the Speakeasy Allure with ‘Cherries Jubilee’
She impressed most with her mastery of intricate improvisations, part dancer, part drummer, with shuffles out front, clicks of her toes together, and complex heel rolls. She played with over-the-tops, a leap over the airborne leg…
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