MetalJazz

June 5, 2026

Links: L.A. performances (6/5/26).

This week: Paul Cornish, Louis Van Taylor, Jeff Lorber, Arturo Sandoval, Imperial Triumphant, Zombie Eating Horse, "Pasadena Now," Ambient Ambience, Dave Harrington, St. Paul, Kevin Van Den Elzen, Marlonius, Wraith, Gozu, Kittie, more.

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June 4, 2026

Sonny Rollins: A few highlights.

Complete dedication.

Posted by metal on June 4, 2026 4:35 PM | Permalink

May 28, 2026

Record review: Phillip Golub, "Partisan Ship"

Forget that it's microtonal and just feel it.

Posted by metal on May 28, 2026 5:23 PM | Permalink

May 21, 2026

Live review: Watt-Baiza-Crane, Ray-Gauthier-Hamilton, Wrenn-Dodson-Wingfield at Scribble, May 17, 2026.

Two totally different improvisational trios, anchored by a focused new-music trio.

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May 14, 2026

Live review: Oranssi Pazuzu, Wayfarer at the Lodge Room, May 12, 2026.

Possessed misfits in search of a tribe.

Posted by metal on May 14, 2026 3:44 PM | Permalink

May 7, 2026

Live review: Black Nile, Gengis Don & the Empire at 2220 Arts & Archives, April 25, 2026.

Black Nile's release party for "Indigo Garden" showcased the relaxed side of L.A. jazz.

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April 28, 2026

Live review: KaMaGa Trio at Birds of a Feather Lounge, April 23, 2026.

Harping on the unexpected.

Posted by metal on April 28, 2026 1:39 PM | Permalink

April 23, 2026

Patrick Campbell-Lyons, 1943-2026.

Light and far.

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April 16, 2026

Record review: Black Nile, "Indigo Garden" (MASS MoCA)

Home growing.

Posted by metal on April 16, 2026 2:13 PM | Permalink

April 7, 2026

Live review: G.E. Stinson, Steuart Liebig & Alex Cline Trio, Jonathan Saxon Quintet at Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church, Sunday, April 5, 2026.

From church to church.

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