By Mike Finkelstein Rufus Wainwright played a solo show for an adoring audience Saturday night at the Valley Performing Arts Center. Judging by all I overheard, it seemed that many in the crowd had already seen him perform at least once. From the start, people recognized the songs after perhaps a chord and a half. … Read More Live Music: Rufus Wainwright at the Valley Performing Arts Center
By Don Heckman Los Angeles – June 5. (Wed.) Barbara Morrison. Despite her difficult medical problems, the courageous, musically versatile Ms. Morrison continues to make her ever-appealing singing available to Los Angeles audiences. Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill Jazz…etc. (310) 474-9400. She also performs at Steamers in Fullerton on June 7 & 8 (Fri. & Sat.).… Read More Picks of the Week: June 5 – 9
By Don Heckman Los Angeles – Dec. 19 (Wed.) Katja Rieckermann. German-born saxophonist Rieckermann has a resume reaching from Rod Stewart and Al Green to Carole King and Randy Newman. But she’s best heard in her own musical settings, as she will be here. Vibrato Grill Jazz…etc. (310) 474-9400. – Dec. 19. (Wed.) Street Corner… Read More Picks of the Week: Dec 19 – 23
The International Review of Music 