Category Archives: Music
Why You Need to Think Like a Kindergartner
Advice that’s not just for artists, but for all creative people: think like a kindergartner. From the Atlantic article, “Everyone Was an Artist in Kindergarten:” “It’s not just a fear of failure, [author Tom] Kelley said. It’s a fear of … Continue reading
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George Wein: Newport Jazz Festival at 60
“‘It’s like a love fest,’ said George Wein as the 60th edition of the Newport Jazz Festival drew to a close . . . . Wein, 88, played at his festival, performing on piano with the Newport All-Stars, winning generous … Continue reading
“Keep On Keepin’ On” Documentary Follows Legendary Jazz Trumpet Master Clark Terry
Julie Miller of Vanity Fair calls Keep On Keepin’ On “the best movie you haven’t heard of this year.” The film follows 89-year-old jazz legend and trumpet master, Clark Terry, (Quincy Jones’s first teacher) over four years as he was losing his vision. … Continue reading
Judith Weir to Become Master of the King’s/Queen’s Music
From the Classical KUSC Facebook announcement: “Meet the new Master. The Sunday Times of London reports that Judith Weir CBE [60]will become the first female Master of the King’s/Queen’s Music in the nearly 400 years of the position [a role described … Continue reading
Happy 60th Birthday to a Music Legend: the Stratocaster Guitar
“I don’t think there was ever one soloist or instrumentalist that didn’t at some point have their sights set on a Strat, including me and everybody I knew,” said ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons, whose solo on “La Grange” was … Continue reading
Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: Reflections Art Show on 7/15
You’re invited to join us at LBSAC for this exciting art show featuring work by professional and emerging resident artists who live and thrive at this unique senior artists community. A live, interactive art installation will be created, in addition … Continue reading
Charles Aznavour in Concert
Charles Aznavour will be in concert on September 13th at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. From the theatre: Charles Aznavour turned 90 this year but shows few signs of slowing down. See for yourself when the legendary French singer-songwriter takes … Continue reading
