Amaro Freitas is a highly acclaimed Brazilian jazz pianist and composer who is pioneering a distinct, contemporary sound in global jazz, moving beyond traditional Brazilian styles. Born in Recife, Brazil, his music is characterized by a heavily percussive and polyrhythmic approach that draws deeply from the cultural traditions of Northeast Brazil, such as maracatu, frevo, […]
"AN EVENING OF COMEDY, MUSIC, & ART honoring CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER," is a high-profile tribute and benefit show presented by the Angela & John Witherspoon Foundation. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, the evening is dedicated to honoring the esteemed comedian, actor, and producer, Cedric the Entertainer. The […]
Dijon is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer known for his raw, emotionally resonant, and genre-defying music. His sound blends elements of alternative R&B, neo-soul, Americana, and indie-folk, often characterized by a distinctive lo-fi, "bedroom" production style that emphasizes vocal vulnerability, acoustic instrumentation, and spontaneous, jam-like performances. After gaining recognition as half of the alternative […]
Miki Berenyi began her career as a recording artist in 1989, as co-founder of the band Lush, releasing a series of EPs (Scar, Mad Love and Black Spring compiled as Gala) and LPs (Spooky, Split and Lovelife) on the iconic 4AD label. The band toured extensively, many times in the US — with Ride, Babes in Toyland, Jane's Addiction, Flaming Lips, Weezer […]
Kicking off , acclaimed podcast Vibe Check returns to The Ford stage to explore the poetry and politics of the genre and more. Described as your “favorite group chat come to life,” the weekly podcast, hosted by audio-journalist Sam Sanders, poet Saeed Jones, and theater producer Zach Stafford, takes on the news and culture of […]
Dijon is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer known for his raw, emotionally resonant, and genre-defying music. His sound blends elements of alternative R&B, neo-soul, Americana, and indie-folk, often characterized by a distinctive lo-fi, "bedroom" production style that emphasizes vocal vulnerability, acoustic instrumentation, and spontaneous, jam-like performances. After gaining recognition as half of the alternative […]
Peces Raros is an Argentinian duo from La Plata, Buenos Aires, known for pioneering a unique and compelling fusion of electronic music and rock, often described as electronic rock or indie-pop. Led by Lucio Consolo (vocals) and Marco Viera, the band is defined by its pulsing, dance-driven sound that heavily utilizes synthesizers, electronic textures, and […]
The Pacific Jazz Orchestra (PJO), led by seven-time Grammy-nominated conductor Chris Walden, is Los Angeles' premier 40-piece ensemble, known for pioneering a hybrid sound that merges a jazz big band with a lush string orchestra to perform an expansive repertoire across genres from swing to Brazilian jazz. When featuring special guest vocalist Jane Monheit, a […]
The Pacific Jazz Orchestra (PJO), led by seven-time Grammy-nominated conductor Chris Walden, is Los Angeles' premier 40-piece ensemble, known for pioneering a hybrid sound that merges a jazz big band with a lush string orchestra to perform an expansive repertoire across genres from swing to Brazilian jazz. When featuring special guest vocalist Jane Monheit, a […]
To commemorate the band's 60th anniversary, Doors guitarist Robby Krieger headlined "A 60th Anniversary Doors Celebration," which served as the grand finale to a series of special shows throughout the year. The one-night-only event, held at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, featured Krieger and his band—including his son Waylon on vocals—performing a special homage […]
