Benet Academy
Benet AcademyThe Doings HinsdaleIt is because of her efforts that events such as the Turkey Bowl, the Christmas Drive, Homecoming, Turnabout, Mr. Redwing and this year's junior-senior prom became the successes they were. At any point of the day, she could be found running errands, ...
Seattle-bred sax star Kenny G wows crowd in Jazz Alley debut
Seattle-bred sax star Kenny G wows crowd in Jazz Alley debutThe Seattle TimesKenny G, the megastar saxophonist who grew up in Seattle and went on to become the most famous exponent of smooth jazz, made his debut at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley Thursday night to an adoring crowd. The saxophonist plays through Sunday, April 29.
The Big Gigs: Best live music for May 4-10
The Big Gigs: Best live music for May 4-10Minneapolis Star TribuneBream West Coast conga player Poncho Sanchez revisits the 1940s flowering of Latin jazz on the new tribute album "Chano y Dizzy!" Co-starring trumpeter Terence Blanchard, it explores masterpieces by bop pioneer Dizzy Gillespie and Cuban congero Chano ...
May Soundtrack Picks
May Soundtrack PicksFilm Musicbig band jazz and Oscar fanfares, along with deceptively pleasant Christmas and calliope music. The result is anything but campy, with Jeff Bond's appreciative liner notes bringing some respect to a “Mommie” that sorely needs it. What is it?
Country, comedy added to Scottsdale Center for the Arts lineup
Country, comedy added to Scottsdale Center for the Arts lineupAZ Central.comBut this year, the offering of possible discounted shows has been expanded to include all performances, instead of specific genres like jazz and classical music. "So people can really mix or match and create their own season," said Ted Ciccone, ...