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Vlatkovich Tryyo: Pershing Woman
Trumpeter Jeff Kaiser's fiercely independent record label pfMENTUM has scored big once again with its latest release by trombone virtuoso Michael Vlatkovich titled Pershing Woman--Vlatkovich Tryyo. This disc represents the state-of-the-art in free-trombone, and small group improvising aesthetics. Vlatkovich is …
ANTI- Releases The Locust Retro Rarities Compilation
Today, ANTI- (sister label to Epitaph Records) released a compilation featuring 44 rare tracks from the early nymph stages (pre-Epitaph, that is) of sci-fi mathcore arthropods The Locust. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAF_T9xve78 In concurrence with the release of Molecular Genetics from the Gold …
Crazy Patron
Perhaps the most bizarre patron of classical music was King Ludwig II of Bavaria. He is often referred to as "Mad King Ludwig". Mad as he may have been, he left us the fairy tale castles Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. He …
Patrons and Clients
Let's take a look at the history of patronage. The English word patron is borrowed from the Latin patronus (relax Harry Potter fans) which was derived from pater--father. In ancient Rome, the patron/client system was tightly woven into the fabric …
Steph Johnson Trio + Dave Millard Rock 98 Bottles
Johnson Trio by TOM HARTEN Guitarist/vocalist Steph Johnson has embarked on a journey-to-jazz that began a few years ago--but may have been inevitable, all along. Johnson's singing voice is an amazing instrument--the result of growing up in a house where …
Classical Will Always be Elitist
There seems to be a perception that classical music is in trouble. The cost of producing quality, live, performances far out weighs the general public's appetite to afford tickets that would support the burden. In San Diego we have been …
Fish Out of Water Returning From 6-Month Tour (Aug 17 @ the Griffin)
Rock/funk/reggae/hip-hop act Fish Out of Water are swimming back to their smaller San Diego pond for a homecoming show at the Griffin on August 17, having just spent sixth months playing shows from Key West, Florida to Myrtle Beach, South …
Lounge Art Ensemble Live In La Jolla
Attending a concert at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library can make a person spoiled. Small, and as intimate as a personal diary, the acoustics are the equivalent of a true audiophile experience. Hearing real music without the distortions inherent …
Go-To Golden Hill Shines at Festival
Golden Hill is growing. Not just its bounty of majestic trees, but also its stately Victorian houses are being revitalized, and the increasing presence of music and art is making Golden Hill a go-to destination. The Greater Golden Hill Community …
Glenn Cashman Quartet at Jazz Live
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/jul/25/28544/ Veteran tenor saxophonist and jazz educator Glenn Cashman appeared at the Saville Theatre last night as a part of Jazz 88's ongoing concert series: Jazz Live. He brought a seasoned quartet of LA mainstream musicians with him, including Luther …
Stank Face Returns: Opera Neo Aria Marathon
I scurried from Balboa Park after the symphony concert to Palisades Presbyterian Church in La Mesa. Opera Neo was putting on their Aria Marathon concert. I had no idea who or what Opera Neo was but I trusted the friend …
The Art of the Duo: Diane Moser & Mark Dresser
Last night, pianist Diane Moser and contrabassist Mark Dresser created together an astonishing series of duets in The Back Room at 98 Bottles. There are few musical associations more intimate than the duo format. Especially when improvising is given a …