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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)
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)
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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...
Tags: Suicidal Behavior, Science and Technology, Empire State Building, Suicide
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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...
Tags: Miles Davis, Culture, Lincoln Center, Music, Walt Disney
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Alan Gilbert adds his personal touch to New York Philharmonic
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
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Rhythm + Blue
LA Times MagazineOld friends Joseph Wambaugh and Michael Connelly talk cops, conflict and the eternal mystery that is Los Angeles... -
Dance review: Ronald K. Brown's Evidence at the Ahmanson Theatre
Culture MonsterPacing 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... -
Album review: Vijay Iyer Trio's 'Accelerando'
Pop & HissThe Vijay Iyer Trio offers a celebration of the groove on "Accelerando," the trio's follow-up to 2009's acclaimed "Historicity."... -
Guggenheim announces 2012 fellows
Jacket CopyThe 2012 Guggenheim Foundation fellows have been announced.... -
Obamas attend groundbreaking for African American history museum
Culture MonsterThe Smithsonian Institution officially broke ground this morning on the National Museum of African American History and Culture, slated to open in 2015.... -
Review: Jay-Z and Kanye West at Staples Center
Pop & HissRappers 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.... -
Re-creating Fela Kuti's Nigerian club at the Troubadour
Pop & HissKuti'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... -
Influences: Pianist (and NPR host) Christopher O'Riley
Culture MonsterChristopher 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.... -
'Fela!' band: Great Afropop music -- and a few questions raised
Pop & HissThe 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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