By Don Heckman
Los Angeles
– July 9. (Tues.) Michael Tilson-Thomas conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the Mahler Symphony No. 2. “Resurrection.” With soprano Kiera Duffy, mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. The Hollywood Bowl. (323) 850-2000.
– July 10. (Wed.) Queen Latifa. Roy Ayers. The 2013 jazz summer season at the Bowl opens with the soaring vocals of Queen Latifa and the irresistible funk rhythms of vibist Ayers. Hollywood Bowl. (323) 850-2000.
– July 10. (Wed.) Diane Marino. Classically trained pianist/singer Marino makes a rare Southland appearance. She’s backed by Clayton Cameron, drums, Frank Marino, bass and Rickey Woodard, saxophone & flute. Vitello’s. (818) 769-0905.
– July 10. (Wed.) Josh Nelson and Pat Senatore Duo. A cross-generational jazz partnership combines rapidly emerging pianist Nelson with veteran bassist Senatore. Vibrato Grill Jazz…etc. (310) 474-9400.
– July 11. (Thurs.) Trevor McShane. It’s really the nom de plume of singer/songwriter Neville Johnson, an attorney who has been pursuing his musical ambitions since the release of his first album in 2000. Molly Malones. (323) 935-1577.
– July 12. (Fri.) Cat Conner, Gene Cipriano, Robert Chiodini and Dick Nash. This impressive collection of L.A. jazz stars finish up their two year run at the Studio City venue, which is closing for renovations. The Out Take Bistro. (818) 760-1111.
– July 12. (Fri.) David Ornette Cherry. Pianist/composer Cherry, the son of adventurous jazz trumpeter Don Cherry, showcases his own ambitious talents in a program combining his original works with compositions by his father. LACMA. (323) 857-6000.
– Jan. 12 & 13. (Fri. & Sat.) Barbara Morrison. The remarkable Ms. Morrison, recovering courageously from serious medical problems, celebrates the release of her new CD, A Sunday Kind of Love. Catalina Bar & Grill. (223) 466-2210.
– July 13. (Sat.) Songfest Sings America: Celebrating Leonard Bernstein. A stirring evening dedicated to the far-ranging music of Bernstein, from West Side Story to On the Town and much more. Michael Barrett conducts and there will be a pre-performance conversation between Alan Chapman and Bernstein’s daughter, Jamie. Grand Performances. (213) 687-2159.
– July 14. (Sun.) ‘70s Soul Jam. The Stylistics, Peaches & Herb, Rose Royce, Main Ingredient featuring Cuba Gooding Sr. and more in an evening of body-moving soul rhythms. Greek Theatre. (323) 665-5857.
San Francisco
– July 11. (Thurs.) Halie Loren. Award-winning singer/songwriter has been establishing herself as one of the most intriguing talents of her generation. Check HERE to read a recent iRoM review of a Loren CD. Yoshi’s San Francisco. (415) 655-5600.
Seattle
July 11 – 14. (Thurs. – Sun.) John Mayall. He’s not leading his Blues Breakers, but veteran blues rock guitarist is still a dynamically exciting blues performer. Jazz Alley. (206) 441-9729.
New York
– July 9. (Tues.) Geoff Keezer. Grammy-nominated pianist/arranger/composer Keezer, always a uniquely fascinating performer, celebrates the release of his solo piano album, Heart of the Piano. Birdland. (212) 581-3080.
– July 11 – 14. (Thurs. – Sun.) The Duke Ellington Orchestra. Yes, it’s a “ghost” band, striving with respectful musicality to keep the Ellington repertoire alive and swinging. The Blue Note. (212) 475-8592.
London
– July 9 – 11. (Tues. – Thurs.) Cassandra Wilson. There are plenty of good reasons why jazz vocalist Wilson is a Grammy award winner – all of them present in her intimately engaging sound and rich musicality. Ronnie Scott’s. +44 20 7439 0747.
Paris
– July 11. (Thurs.) The Terence Blanchard Quintet. Trumpeter/composer Blanchard’s far-reaching career has balanced his hard-driving jazz style with frequent assignments (often with Spike Lee) as a film composer. New Morning. +33 1 45 23 51 41
Tokyo
– July 12 & 13. (Fri. & Sat.) Pablo Ziegler New York Quartet. Argentine pianist/composer Ziegler leads his New York players in a program of captivating Nuevo tango. Tokyo Blue Note. +81 3-5485-0088.
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Barbara Morrison photo by Bonnie Perkinson.
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