By Devon Wendell As flocks of devoted Chris Botti fans scurried to find their seats at the Greek Theatre Thursday night, they were first greeted by 20 year old singer, Renee Olstead. Although she may be best known as a TV star — appearing as a regular on the CBS sitcom Still Standing, and other… Read More Live Jazz: Chris Botti, Renee Olstead and more at the Greek Theatre
By Don Heckman Los Angeles – Mar. 23. (Mon.) Nikki Yanofsky. She’s only fifteen, but this young Canadian jazz singer has already headlined at the Montreal Jazz Festival, performed at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, and recorded with Herbie Hancock. Catch her now, so you can say you saw a new star in the… Read More PIcks of the Week: March 23 – 29
Los Angeles – Jan. 26. (Mon.) Remembering Russ Freeman. A long overdue remembrance of the bop-driven pianist/composer who was so vital to the West Coast jazz of Art Pepper, Shorty Rogers, Shelly Manne and others. Featuring trumpeter Bobby Shew, vocalist Tyia Wilson and a string ensemble performing Nathan Tanoue‘s new arrangements of Freeman works. Jazz… Read More Picks of the Week: Jan. 26 – Feb. 1
The International Review of Music 