By Don Heckman Los Angeles – Nov. 1. Tues.) Hilary Hahn. The musically insightful violinist performs an intimate recital accompanied by pianist Valentina Lisitsa. On the program: Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. Disney Hall. (323) 850-2000. – NOv. 1 & 2. (Tues. & Wed.) Barb Jungr. English singer Jungr’s versatility is revealed in her highly personal… Read More Picks of the Week: Nov. 1 – 6
By Don Heckman The vast accomplishments that made Benny Carter a jazz icon are far too numerous to mention here. Suffice to say that he was a brilliant instrumentalist (on saxophone, trumpet and more), a gifted composer/arranger for everything from small jazz bands to symphonic orchestras, the creator of a string of Swing Era big… Read More Live Jazz: Deborah Pearl sings her Benny Carter songs at Vitello’s
By Don Heckman Los Angeles June 21. (Tues.) Misha Piatigorsky with Sketchy Black Dog. The winner of the 2004 Thelonious Monk Composers Competition, pianist Piatigorsky’s extraordinary skills reach from soundtrack composing for major films to collaborations with the likes of Wynton Marsalis, Jon Hendricks and Joe Lovano. His piano trio combines with a string quartet… Read More Picks of the Week: June 21 – 26
The International Review of Music 