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Duke Ellington

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 - May 24, 1974) was a famous jazz pianist and composer, widely considered one of the most influential American musicians in history. (Photo AP)  Show more »
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 - May 24, 1974) was a famous jazz pianist and composer, widely considered one of the most influential American musicians in history. (Photo AP)  « Show less

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    May 25, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  1. The Golden Gate Bridge's fatal flaw

    As San Francisco hosts a citywide birthday party for the Golden Gate Bridge's 75th anniversary, one thing that won't be celebrated is the fact that the bridge continues to be the world's top suicide site. Since it opened on May 27, 1937, there have been an estimated 1,600 deaths in which the body was recovered, and many more unconfirmed.
    As San Francisco hosts a citywide birthday party for the Golden Gate Bridge's 75th anniversary, one thing that won't be celebrated is the fact that the bridge continues to be the world's top suicide site. Since it opened on May 27, 1937, there have been...

    Tags: Suicidal Behavior, Science and Technology, Empire State Building, Suicide

  2. May 8, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  3. L.A. Philharmonic extends jazz contract with Herbie Hancock

    The L.A. jazz scene will continue to be led by a legend as the L.A. Philharmonic announced a one-year extension to Herbie Hancock's contract as the Creative Chair for Jazz, allowing the composer-pianist and advocate for the music to continue his tenure through the 2013-14 season.
    The L.A. jazz scene will continue to be led by a legend as the L.A. Philharmonic announced a one-year extension to Herbie Hancock's contract as the Creative Chair for Jazz, allowing the composer-pianist and advocate for the music to continue his tenure...

    Tags: Miles Davis, Culture, Lincoln Center, Music, Walt Disney

  4. May 6, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  5. Alan Gilbert adds his personal touch to New York Philharmonic

    NEW YORK — Listening is very important to Alan Gilbert.
    NEW YORK — Listening is very important to Alan Gilbert. It is not surprising for a gifted musician to have attentive ears, but to succeed as the music director of the New York Philharmonic, you have to hear much more than just the music. Before...

    Tags: Culture, Lincoln Center, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Music, Walt Disney

  6. Apr 1, 2012 | Los Angeles Times
  7. Rhythm + Blue

    LA Times Magazine
    Old friends Joseph Wambaugh and Michael Connelly talk cops, conflict and the eternal mystery that is Los Angeles...
  8. Mar 11, 2012 | Los Angeles Times
  9. Dance review: Ronald K. Brown's Evidence at the Ahmanson Theatre

    Culture Monster
    Pacing through his latest work, “On Earth Together,” to the music of Stevie Wonder, Ronald K. Brown's glowing expression made us consider what a grim business most contemporary dance has become. Beauty radiated from the Ahmanson stage, as...
  10. Mar 13, 2012 | Los Angeles Times
  11. Album review: Vijay Iyer Trio's 'Accelerando'

    Pop & Hiss
    The Vijay Iyer Trio offers a celebration of the groove on "Accelerando," the trio's follow-up to 2009's acclaimed "Historicity."...
  12. Apr 12, 2012 | Los Angeles Times
  13. Guggenheim announces 2012 fellows

    Jacket Copy
    The 2012 Guggenheim Foundation fellows have been announced....
  14. Feb 22, 2012 | Los Angeles Times
  15. Obamas attend groundbreaking for African American history museum

    Culture Monster
    The Smithsonian Institution officially broke ground this morning on the National Museum of African American History and Culture, slated to open in 2015....
  16. Dec 12, 2011 | Los Angeles Times
  17. Review: Jay-Z and Kanye West at Staples Center

    Pop & Hiss
    Rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West performed the first of three "Watch the Throne" concerts at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Times pop music critic Randall Roberts was there to review....
  18. Jan 10, 2012 | Los Angeles Times
  19. Re-creating Fela Kuti's Nigerian club at the Troubadour

    Pop & Hiss
    Kuti's jazz-funk will get a workout at the Troubadour. “Fela!,” the unconventional Tony Award-winning musical now playing at the Ahmanson Theatre, does a remarkable job re-creating a night at the late Nigerian Afrobeat icon Fela Anikulapo...
  20. Jan 11, 2012 | Los Angeles Times
  21. Influences: Pianist (and NPR host) Christopher O'Riley

    Culture Monster
    Christopher O’Riley, classical pianist and host of National Public Radio’s show “From the Top,” will be joined by cellist Matt Haimovitz at Cerritos Center. Here, Christopher O’Riley shares some of his influences....
  22. Jan 19, 2012 | Los Angeles Times
  23. 'Fela!' band: Great Afropop music -- and a few questions raised

    Pop & Hiss
    The onstage band for the 'Fela!' musical in Los Angeles includes no black musicians. The production about the life and music of Afropop star Fela Kuti uses a multicultural group of Anglo, Latino and Asian players....
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