By Don Heckman Los Angeles – Sept. 20. (Tues. ) Return To Forever IV. The latest installment of Chick Corea’s enormously influential, new jazz perspective brings even more creative illumination via the presence of violinist Jean-Luc Ponty and guitarist Frank Gambale. The Greek Theatre. (323) 665-5857. – Sept. 20. (Tues.) Robert Davi Sings Sinatra. He… Read More Picks of the Week: Sept. 20 – 25
By Don Heckman Los Angeles – Aug. 17. (Wed.) Joni’s Jazz. With Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, Kurt Elling,Wayne Shorter, Tom Scott, Cassandra Wilson, etc. Hancock’s fascination with Joni Mitchell’s music resulted in the 2008 Grammy winning Album of the Year, River. Here he goes again, with a stellar line up to illuminate Mitchell’s compelling songs. … Read More Picks of the Week: Aug. 15 – 21
By Don Heckman Los Angeles – Aug. 2 (Tues.) Yes and Styx. Two of the classic rock franchises — still going strong — team up for a display of some of the archetypal music of the ’70s and ’80s. The Greek Theatre. (323) 665-5857. – Aug. 3 – 7. (Wed. – Sun.) John Pizzarelli and… Read More Picks of the Week: August 2 – 7
The International Review of Music 