Live Music: The Brian Setzer Orchestra and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl

By Mike Finkelstein On a balmy Friday night still throbbing from a blazing L.A. heat-wave, The Brian Setzer Orchestra played the first of a three-night stand of shows at the packed Hollywood Bowl for the closing Fireworks Finale. Very early in their set the band played “This Cat’s on a Hot Tin Roof,” and it… Read More Live Music: The Brian Setzer Orchestra and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl

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Picks of the Week: Sept. 11 – 16

By Don Heckman Los Angeles – Sept. 11. (Tues.) Sarah Chang. A gifted child prodigy, violinist Chang has matured into a superb interpretive artist. In this far-reaching program, she performs a suite from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story with the Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by Bramwell Tovey. Also on the bill – works by Copland… Read More Picks of the Week: Sept. 11 – 16

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CDs: More Songs of the Holidays

By Don Heckman Blackmore’s Night “Winter Carols” (Minstrelhall Music) Richie Blackmore of Deep Purple, along with his partner, singer Candice Night, have created a rich, colorful holiday portrait, using electric guitar, period instruments, soaring vocals and multi-layered instrumental textures. The songs range from classic carols to a new song, “Christmas Eve,” and the Rednex’ “Wish… Read More CDs: More Songs of the Holidays

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Picks of the Week: June 29 – July 5

By Don Heckman Los Angeles – June 29. (Mon.) Tim Garland’s Lighthouse Trio. Saxophonist Garland’s remarkable accomplishments reach from orchestral works to choir music to commissions for an African dance company and pairings with Chick Corea. Hearing him with his Lighthouse Trio reveals the inner essence of his art. Catalina Bar & Grill. (323) 466-2210… Read More Picks of the Week: June 29 – July 5

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Picks of the Week: May 11 – 17

By Don Heckman Los Angeles – May 13. (Wed.) Mumiy Troll. The Russian rock band has been around since the ‘80s, paid their dues during the Soviet era, and emerged as one of the most popular Russian groups of the ‘90s and beyond. The Roxy. (310) 276-2222. – May 13 – 16. (Wed. – Sat.)… Read More Picks of the Week: May 11 – 17

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