Kiki Ebsen's JONI MITCHELL PROJECT Brings Mitchell's Magic To The Muck
Anyone in Orange County who loves the music of Joni Mitchell will enjoy an evening of some of her best works that span a full decade and nine album releases of her music on June 30, courtesy of Kiki Ebsen and her Joni Mitchell Project. The perfect setting for the evening is the outdoor amphitheatre of the exquisite Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton, CA.
Accomplished Dulcimer Expert Joellen Lapidus Joins Joni Mitchell Project At Bogies
Jazz vocalist Kiki Ebsen and Bogies Bar at the Westlake Village Inn have announced that Joellen Lapidus, quintessential artist who introduced the dulcimer to Joni Mitchell, will make a guest appearance with the band on Mitchell's composition, 'Carey,' Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 pm at Bogies at the Westlake Village Inn. Kiki Ebsen's Joni Mitchell Project is returning to Bogies after a sold-out show at Bogies in April this year in time to celebrate Mitchell's 76th birthday with an evening of her iconic music.
Melissa Manchester Takes the Stage at Feinstein's/54 Below
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Melissa Manchester in The Fellas on July 13-15, 2018. Let's hear it for the boys! More than 25 years after releasing her 1989 Tribute album that honored the great female singers who influenced her, Manchester turns the tables with The Fellas in a nod to the legendary male vocalists, including Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett and Dean Martin, and the iconic songs they made famous.
Master Guitarist/Composer Terry Wollman Releases New Single NO PROBLEM
Master guitarist, producer, composer, musical director and arranger Terry Wollman has just released a new single, “No Problem,” already #1 most added onBillboard Smooth Jazz chart, SmoothJazz.com and Radio Wave Internet Airplay. The song, which he wrote, arranged and produced, features enviable musicians including Mindi Abair on alto sax, Greg Manning on keyboards, Hussain Jiffry on bass and John 'JR' Robinson on drums. “I absolutely love playing electric guitar. When I had the opportunity to go into the studio with these wonderful musicians, I knew this song was the perfect choice for a live recording session,” said Terry. He recorded the song, which he calls a “burning electric blues shuffle,” using his AC Plus, SP Compressor, EP Booster and Xotic Wah.
Kiki Ebsen's Joni Mitchell Project Sets 2nd JONI MITCHELL BIRTHDAY BASH
How much do you know about the music of Joni Mitchell? How much do you know about the life of Joni Mitchell? Everything you'd want to know about the life and loves of Joni are found on every album across the past 50 years. Much about Joni's life is committed to biographical anthologies that attempt to explain her life to those who love her music.
BWW Reviews: WORDS BY IRA GERSHWIN: A Happy Night at the Theater
Two famous brothers. One historic collaboration. Gershwin. Theirs was a name that would forever represent the early twentieth century music of the Jazz Age by capturing the heart and soul of the American people. Music drove George, the charismatic life-of-the-party musician who created sophisticated compositions like An American in Paris and Rhapsody in Blue, while Ira, the older and quieter of the two, was happier in the company of words. Together they created a prolific body of work that includes some of the most beloved standards today like 'Fascinating Rhythm,' 'Let's Call the Whole Thing Off,' and 'Love is Here to Stay.'
Actor/Singer Bernard Dotson Brings Rollicking Unexpected Songs to Sterling's
On Sunday June 29 handsome singer Bernard Dotson brought his unique friendly style and self-proclaimed big black man powerhouse voice to an SRO crowd at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal with his debut cabaret show Unexpected Songs, which recently played the Metropolitan Room in New York. This very talented Los Angeles-born man has a passion for the arts that stretches back 18 years when he was singing for Disney Cruises and eventually in 6 different Broadway shows.
Melissa Manchester Turns to Indiegogo for 20th Album
Legendary recording artist Melissa Manchester has begun work on her 20th album, with an entirely new twist for the singer/songwriter; rather than working through a major record label as she has always done, Melissa is producing the album herself, and releasing via a fan funding effort. She is assisted on several songs by jazz guitarist and WAVE radio favorite Terry Wollman. This is Melissa's first crowd funding project in a career that spans some 40 years. Fans can be a part of the new project by contributing via Indiegogo at http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/melissa-manchester-you-gotta-love-the-life. Contributors can select premiums ranging from hand-written lyrics to Manchester hits to an in-home concert by the artist.
Photo Flash: The JAZZMATICS Perform at The Canyon Club
The JAZZMATICS, a new contemporary jazz and R&B band, performed in public for the first time on April 22 at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California. Individually, the group's members have accompanied such stars as Stevie Wonder, Madonna, Tower of Power, Santana, George Benson, Elton John, Kelly Clarkson, Bette Midler, Michael Jackson, and many more. Now they are coming together as The JAZZMATICS to create a blend of jazz, pop and funk.
Jazzmatics Debuts Today at The Canyon Club
The JAZZMATICS™, a new contemporary jazz and R&B band, will perform in public for the first time tonight, April 22 at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California. Individually, the group's members have accompanied such stars as Stevie Wonder, Madonna, Tower of Power, Santana, George Benson, Elton John, Kelly Clarkson, Bette Midler, Michael Jackson, and many more. Now they are coming together as The JAZZMATICS to create a blend of jazz, pop and funk.
Jazzmatics to Debut April 22 at The Canyon Club
The JAZZMATICS™, a new contemporary jazz and R&B band, will perform in public for the first time on April 22 at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California. Individually, the group's members have accompanied such stars as Stevie Wonder, Madonna, Tower of Power, Santana, George Benson, Elton John, Kelly Clarkson, Bette Midler, Michael Jackson, and many more. Now they are coming together as The JAZZMATICS to create a blend of jazz, pop and funk.