Live Music: Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the “July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular”

By Don Heckman Josh Groban was the headliner, but the fireworks stole the show Tuesday night at the Hollywood Bowl. Not surprising, since the L.A. Philharmonic’s annual celebration of the 4th of July is one of the Southland’s summer highlights. And once again the evening reached its climactic ending with a blend of spectacular pyrotechnics… Read More Live Music: Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the “July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular”

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Picks of the Week: July 1 – 7

By Don Heckman Los Angeles – July 1 (Mon.) Suze’s Birthday Fest. Susan Krebs celebrates her birthday in the creative company of Rich Eames, piano, Jerry Kalaf, drums and Tom Warrington, bass. Add to that the presence of special guests saxophonist Brian Scanlon and violinist Paul Cartwright. Vitello’s. (818) 769-0905. – July 2. (Tues.) Carol… Read More Picks of the Week: July 1 – 7

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OpEd Commentary: “We Aren’t The World” by Morgan Ames

WE AREN’T THE WORLD By Morgan Ames The Olympics Opening Ceremony brought us the three minute version of “We Are the World 25 for Haiti,” put together with enormous vision and heart by Quincy Jones. But it was also disturbing. How could modern celebrities make so much money and be so lost outside their own… Read More OpEd Commentary: “We Aren’t The World” by Morgan Ames

February 17, 2010April 26, 2010 irom3 Comments

Live Music: Lang Lang and Herbie Hancock at the Hollywood Bowl

By Don Heckman There were two very good reasons why the names Lang Lang and Herbie Hancock were prominently displayed on the marquee at the entrance to the Hollywood Bowl Saturday night. The first, obviously, was because they are marquee names, and that’s what it takes to fill the 18,000 plus seats in the vast,… Read More Live Music: Lang Lang and Herbie Hancock at the Hollywood Bowl

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Picks of the Week: June 16 – 21

By Don Heckman Los Angeles – June 17. (Wed.) Zap Mama. Maria Daulne’s cross-cultural musical collective heads into town on the crest of their new, appropriately titled recording, “ReCreation.” El Rey. (323) 936-6400 – June 17 (Wed.) Ana Egge. The remarkable singer/songwriter is quickly establishing herself as one of the most uniquely adventurous voices in… Read More Picks of the Week: June 16 – 21

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Picks of the Week: Feb. 23 – Mar. 1

By Don Heckman Television – Feb. 28. (Sat.) Chris Botti performs with the Boston Pops Orchestra, conducted by Keith Lockhart, at Boston’s Symphony Hall. He’s joined by a stellar array of guests including Josh Groban, Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, John Mayer and Steven Tyler. 7 p.m. in most areas, but check your local stations. PBS. Los… Read More Picks of the Week: Feb. 23 – Mar. 1

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