Category Archives: Music
Musical Minimalist Terry Riley Celebrates His 80th Birthday
“Terry Riley turned 80 on June 24, and not unexpectedly, the honors for the mastermind of musical Minimalism have been hardly minimal. London, Amsterdam and Paris have been taking particular note of the milestone. New York radio station WQXR offered … Continue reading
Joe Vento, 97, Inducted into Las Vegas Hall of Fame
It’s not only the headliners that make Las Vegas the Entertainment Capital of the World; the Lounge Acts have also been important to the city’s success. In 2015, the Lifetime Achievement Award for Lounge Acts was presented to Joe Vento. Read a … Continue reading
Keith Jarrett and the Art of Improvisation
Keith Jarrett celebrated his 70th birthday this year, as well as the anniversary of an important performance: The Köln Concert, a seminal performance for Jarrett fans, happened 40 years ago. “For Jarrett, inspiration and execution occur almost simultaneously. He doesn’t … Continue reading
The Lady at the Piano
“For more than ten years, Judy Gascon has volunteered once a week at [a Portland, OR, veteran’s] hospital, lending her musical talent from about nine a.m. to two p.m. The meticulous detail of her vintage look requires at least two … Continue reading
Nancy Bea Hefley, Dodgers Organist, Retires? Not So Fast!
From the L.A. Times: Nancy Bea Hefley, the longest-tenured stadium musician in Los Angeles sports history confirmed that at the end of her 27th year as Dodgers organist, she would be unhappily walking away, a decision she later repeated after … Continue reading
2015 NEA National Heritage Fellowships
On June 9th, this year’s honorees were announced: Washington, DC—”One of the strengths of our nation is our constantly evolving artistic landscape. Each year the National Endowment for the Arts celebrates master folk and traditional artists that embody this strength … Continue reading
Musicians at Play Foundation Presents First Concert: The Vintage Masters of Swing
Big band favorites from “A Tisket A Tasket” to a medley of Benny Goodman’s hits will be performed at the first concert presented by Musicians at Play, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit foundation dedicated to the enrichment of local communities’ … Continue reading
