By Don Heckman Stephanie Haynes was back last night. Back from years in Las Vegas, performing again at a premiere Los Angeles jazz club as she so often did in the closing decades of the 20th century. In those remembered evenings, she could be heard at such now-departed venues as Spazio or the Jazz Bakery. … Read More LIve Jazz: Stephanie Haynes and the Karen Hammack Trio Upstairs at Vitello’s
By Don Heckman Los Angeles – Sept 19. (Wed.) Catharine Russell. Her resume includes gigs and recordings with the likes of Paul Simon, Steely Dan, David Bowie, Michael Feinstein. But she’s very much the “real thing” according to critic Nat Hentoff. And why not? Her father, pianist Luis Russell, was Louis Armstrong’s music director. Catalina… Read More Picks of the Week: Sept. 18 – 23
By Don Heckman Los Angeles – Mar. 15. (Mon.) Keith Jarrett Solo. Jarrett’s solo performances — revelatory journeys through his ever imaginative musical mind — don’t take place very often. So don’t miss this rare opportunity. Disney Hall. (323) 850-2000 – Mar. 16. (Tues.) John Pisano’s Guitar Night. Every Guitar Night is a winner, and… Read More Picks of the Week: Mar. 15 – 21
By Don Heckman Los Angeles – Feb. 9. (Tues.) The Jennifer York Quartet. Bassist and TV personality York leads a band that crosses smoothly from contemporary to mainstream jazz. The evening will be further enlivened by the always impressive singing of special guest Chris Bennett. Catalina Bar & Grill (323) 466-2210. – Feb. 9. (Tues.) … Read More Picks of the Week: Feb. 8 – 14
The International Review of Music 