June 12, 2026

Links: L.A. performances (6/12/26).

This week: Ralph Moore, Whispering Giants, Witch Club Satan, Nox Sinister, Eric Scott Reed, Judicanti Responsura, Miles Afro-Cuban, King's X, Blue Note Jazz Fest, Filiano-Golia/Dan Rosenboom, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Sprague-Rotem-Schnelle, King Wolf, Herakleion, Demolition, Zulu Ali, more.

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Posted by metal on June 12, 2026 2:28 PM |

June 9, 2026

Event: Johanna Went Fashion Show at The Box, June 6, 2026.

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She killed it.

Posted by metal on June 9, 2026 6:31 PM |

June 4, 2026

Sonny Rollins: A few highlights.

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Complete dedication.

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

May 28, 2026

Record review: Phillip Golub, "Partisan Ship"

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Forget that it's microtonal and just feel it.

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

May 21, 2026

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

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

Posted by metal on May 21, 2026 6:24 PM |

May 14, 2026

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

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Possessed misfits in search of a tribe.

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

May 7, 2026

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

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

Posted by metal on May 7, 2026 2:44 PM |

April 28, 2026

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

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Harping on the unexpected.

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

April 23, 2026

Patrick Campbell-Lyons, 1943-2026.

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Light and far.

Posted by metal on April 23, 2026 4:11 PM |

April 16, 2026

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

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Home growing.

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