Rhythm on the Vine, June 14, South Coast Winery Frank Potenza Thursdays at the Gaslamp Kathleen Grace, May 18, Holy Nativity Church Catalina Bar & Grill Spazio - Los Angeles' Premier Jazz Supper Club Matt Marshak, May 17 at Kimberly Crest Hip Kitty Jazz & Fondue Carriage Inn Jazz Floats 2008, Nov. 15-22 Los Angeles Jazz Society
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Jazz Blogs

We hope you enjoy this new feature of LAjazz.com. We will try to present a variety of perspectives from within the southern California jazz community and we invite you to respond with your thoughtful comments. We encourage controversy, but we draw the line at personal attacks -- they will not be published. We welcome your thoughts on this new project.

Jazz and the City

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Pamela Howell
How Insensitive

"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."

Read Pamela's blog and add your comments.

About & Out

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Tom Meek
What's Hot The Week of May 12, 2008

"There's a style for just about everyone jazz-wise this week in L.A. including Diane Schuur, James Torme, J'Nae, Scott Kinsey, Jim Szilaygi, Don Menza and Mitchel Forman."

Read Tom's blog and add your comments.

Journey Into Sound

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Maxwell Chandler
Hamiltonia: Chico Hamilton

"In music an artist can be timeless in one of two ways. The first is to create a work in which time and repeated listenings do not diminish its power. Miles Davis's Kind Of Blue and John Coltrane's A Love Supreme immediately come to mind. The other way is for the artist to be not ahead of the curve of trends, but completely outside of it all. NEA Jazz Master and Kennedy Center living legend Chico Hamilton is such an artist. "

Read Maxwell's blog and add your comments.

The Crane Corner

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Roger Crane
Stretching the Envelope

"Those of us in the jazz circle - fans, musicians, writers, et al - frequently see the terms "outside the box" and "stretching the envelope" as descriptors of jazz artists. Although I've been an avid fan for fifty years I must admit that I'm not even sure what it means or why "outside" and "stretching" are necessarily considered favorable qualities."

Read Roger's blog and add your comments.

Groove Notes

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Paul Kreibich
The Kaleidoscope of LA Live Jazz

"There are such an extraordinary amount of really fine players and singers in L.A. that it is easy to take their talent for granted and play favorites. Jazz record companies these days are emulating their pop, rock, and hip-hop counterparts by focusing mostly on new, young talent and creating "mega-bucks" celebrities. The true spirit of jazz has always been broader and more all-encompassing. The real process involves younger players being mentored by older, more experienced ones. The resulting relationship creates seasoned, soulful music and keeps the evolution of the art natural. "


Read Paul's blog and share your comments

From the Helm

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Dale Boatman
Some Useful Tips

"A few months back, my friend Evan Stone asked for responses regarding "how to get gigs and maintain them." As someone who has been on both sides of this issue, I thought I might share the things I look for...and take notice of."

Read Dale's blog and add your comments

Secrets from the Jazz Ghetto

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George Kahn
2008: The Death of Digital Rights Management

"Welcome to 2008! I thought I would celebrate my birthday (Jan. 7th) with a BLOG for the new year, a couple of resolutions and predictions."

Read George's blog and add your comments.

The Singer's Point of View

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Cathy Segal-Garcia
Finding Your Way Up


"To be truthful, I'm going through a change in my perspective... I'm getting tired of crappy gigs! Gigs that are in a cold room, with no people listening, a bad piano, and no musical magic. I really want magic more than anything now."


Read Cathy's blog and add your comments.

JazzKim Perspective

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Kim Richmond
Teachers and Subs

"Cover yourself. Bring in a qualified substitute to teach the class or student for you. Cheating should not be part of the normal educational practice."

Read Kim's blog and add your comments

Sticks and Stone

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Evan Stone
Jazz Advice

"So the moral of the story is... don't be the first...be the second jazz group to walk into the club asking for work!"

Read Evan's blog and add your comments.

Notes from the Back of the Room

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Jim Santella

What's Wrong with Jazz Today?



"An interpretation of 'How High the Moon,' for example, should introduce some quality that cannot be found elsewhere. The artists who participate must find their own voices. It's not about showing off, either … It must come from the deep within."

Read Jim's blog and add your comments.


quoteAll jazzmen are kicking against something, and it comes out when they blow.unquote

– Frank Parr

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