http://www.lajazz.com/blog14.cfm en-us Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:59:00 GMT I have something in common with most Los Angelenos: I was born and raised somewhere else. While I can think of many reasons to move from my hometown, Cincinnati, the main thing that caused me to settle down in Los Angeles was the weather. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:59:00 GMT http://www.lajazz.com/blog14.cfm?ID=213860 http://www.lajazz.com/blog14.cfm?ID=213860 Default My story begins on the drive home from a recent dinner date with Jada. I was playing my favorite big band version of "On the Sunny Side of the Street" in the car, thoroughly enjoying the tune. I glanced over at Jada, expecting to see a big grin at the circus-like interpretation of the song. Imagine my surprise to see tears streaming down her plump little cheeks! Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:26:00 GMT http://www.lajazz.com/blog14.cfm?ID=204905 http://www.lajazz.com/blog14.cfm?ID=204905 Default As I recover from my live jazz addiction, I am becoming more and more reliant upon my recorded music collection to get me through the tough spots. In an example of perfect timing, I have a new friend who challenged me to come up with my 10 favorite jazz tunes. I agreed, provided that he'd respond in turn. Mon, 19 May 2008 17:41:00 GMT http://www.lajazz.com/blog14.cfm?ID=194127 http://www.lajazz.com/blog14.cfm?ID=194127 Default This addiction has been with me for a long time, but I faced it head-on a few weeks ago, when, between the Newport Beach Jazz Party and a local performance, I attended 20 sets of jazz in a 4 day period. TWENTY. In four days. This, friends, is what one might call a bender. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:23:00 GMT http://www.lajazz.com/blog14.cfm?ID=172279 http://www.lajazz.com/blog14.cfm?ID=172279 Default Being a huge jazz fan is a wonderful thing. It ensures that I will have something to do on any given weeknight in Los Angeles because there are gigs aplenty. It guarantees that I will have the best cocktail party music on hand at all times, which makes me an asset to my social circle. Being a jazz fan even gives me a sense of culture and sophistication that only those refined enough to be patrons of the arts can appreciate. Or so I thought. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:52:00 GMT http://www.lajazz.com/blog14.cfm?ID=168013 http://www.lajazz.com/blog14.cfm?ID=168013 Default