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Exclusive Interviews with Phylicia Rashad & The Cast Of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”

L.A. Sentinel StaffOctober 15, 2016

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is currently captivating audiences at the Mark Taper Forum in downtown Los Angeles. Director Phylicia Rashad and her ensemble cast: Keith David, Glynn Turman, Damon Gupton, Jason Dirden and Lillias White speak exclusively to the L.A. Sentinel about the importance of continuing to produce August Wilson’s plays for the enlightenment of a younger generation.

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Jazz Entertainer Eloise Laws to Perform at Vibrato Grill Jazz

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterMay 10, 2016

  One of the many perks of living in the Los Angeles area is the amazing array of great music available on any given weekend. And this weekend is no exception. The sensational Eloise Laws is in concert at the Vibrato Grill Jazz, Sunday, May 15, 2016. Laws will perform her new single, “Can’t Let Myself,” during two evening shows at 7P.M. and 9P.M. Laws is no stranger to the performance stage. A Tony nominee, singer, and entertainer, Eloise is music royalty as she is a member of the sensational Laws family…Hubert, Ronnie, and Debra. Of her new single, “Can’t

Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition Crowns 2015 Vocal Winner Jazzmeia Horn and Honors Quincy Jones
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Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition Crowns 2015 Vocal Winner Jazzmeia Horn and Honors Quincy Jones

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterNovember 19, 2015

What do you give Quincy Jones, a man whose life is about good music, the arts, and making the world a better place for everyone? On Sunday night, attendees and Jones were treated to a tribute by some of the best musicians on the planet. The Thelonious Monk Institute awarded the Herbie Hancock Humanitarian award to the legendary Quincy Jones during its annual International Jazz Gala at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. The award recognizes an individual or institution that has made extraordinary contributions toward the betterment of humankind. “There is no truer humanitarian on the planet than Quincy ‘Q’

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Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition Crowns 2015 Vocal Winner Jazzmeia Horn and Honors Quincy Jones

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterNovember 18, 2015

What do you give Quincy Jones; a man whose life personifies all that is good about music, the arts, and is intent on making the world a better place for everyone? For starters, you give him great musical performances of his work from some of the best musicians on the planet as a tribute and that is exactly what the Thelonious Monk Institute did on last night at its annual International Jazz Gala at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.   The Thelonious Monk Institute awarded the Herbie Hancock Humanitarian Award to the legendary Quincy Jones. The award recognizes an individual

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Grammy Winner Lalah Hathaway Releases Seventh Album

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterNovember 11, 2015

Two-time Grammy winner Lalah Hathaway wants to take us on a musical train ride. Hathaway released her seventh studio album, “Lalah Hathaway Live” and she could not be more excited. “I grew up listening to live albums and I wanted to create something for this generation of fans, to create a moment,” Hathaway said. “Music is like a wonderful train ride…you can loose yourself in the music, in your thoughts and that’s what I hope listeners will do with this album.”

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The Spiritual and Lyrical Instrument that is Rachelle Ferrell

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterSeptember 30, 2015

If you ever have the opportunity to experience the live artistry of Rachelle Ferrell, run towards the light and goodness that is hallmark of a Ferrell performance. Making her first appearance at the Hyatt Regency Summer Concert series in Newport Beach (a fact which boggles the mind), Ferrell dazzled the crowd with her extraordinary vocal abilities and musicianship. But it was her soulful, self-penned, and eloquent lyrics that took center stage.

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Gardena Jazz Festival

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 19, 2015

If you find yourself in an open field of grass feeling the warm Southern California sun on your skin and listening to music that moves your soul, chances are you are at the Gardena Jazz Festival with your loved ones. Delicious smells from food vendors fill the air and there are nothing but good vibes flowing through the park.

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Long Beach Jazz Fest Showcases Real Music

Troy Tieuel, Contributing WriterAugust 13, 2015

The 28th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival (LBJF) took place this past weekend at beautiful Rainbow Lagoon, in downtown Long Beach, California and featured a wide range of Jazz and Rhythm and Blues performers from the legendary guitarist, Stanly Clarke to songstress Stephany Mills for three days of music and fun.

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Jazz Recording Artist NAJEE Releases ‘You, Me, & Forever’

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterAugust 12, 2015

Prolific saxophonist and flutist Jerome Najee Rasheed is back atop the jazz charts with his latest musical offering, his 17th studio project, the luxuriant “You Me, & Forever.” Congruent with his music, Najee is a gracious artist who finds time amid recording, touring, and family to share his gift with other musicians.