Sep 3, 2026 10:44 AM
In Memoriam: Cassandra Wilson, 1955–2026
Cassandra Wilson, a singer, songwriter and producer who was one of the most acclaimed and successful jazz vocalists of…
Saxophonist Ornette Coleman will kick off the 2007-‘08 UCLA Live jazz series at the school’s Royce Hall on Sept. 26.
The 77-year-old jazz icon and his quintet will perform new music and work from his latest Grammy-nominated album, Sound Grammar. Earlier this year, the disc took Jazz Album of the Year honors in DownBeat’s Critics Poll, and Coleman also picked up awards for Jazz Artist of the Year and Alto Saxophonist of the Year.
UCLA’s concert series continues throughout the academic year with several top names in jazz, including Terence Blanchard on Jan. 18, 2008; Keith Jarrett and his trio on March 5, 2008; and vocalist Dianne Reeves on May 22, 2008.
For more information on the series and to purchase tickets, call (310) 825-2101 or visit uclalive.org.
Wilson’s ability to connect to audiences helped her to win two Grammy awards and multiple other accolades. She was named an NEA Jazz Master in 2022.
Sep 3, 2026 10:44 AM
Cassandra Wilson, a singer, songwriter and producer who was one of the most acclaimed and successful jazz vocalists of…
“The love from the jazz and music community restored my faith in humanity,” Walia wrote in an online post upon his release from detention at an ICE facility.
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Bertoncini was a specialist and advocate for the nylon-string acoustic guitar, turning down high-profile opportunities that were unsuited to the sound and techniques that he used with that instrument.
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Gene Bertoncini, an esteemed jazz guitarist, composer, arranger and educator, died Aug. 29 at the Lillian Booth Actors…
A solo concert by saxophonist Joshua Redman will close the first night of the Hyde Park Jazz Festival on Sept. 26.
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