Andy Hermann


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    Kirk Whalum’s most recent leader date is Humanité (Artistry/Mack Avenue).

    Blindfold Test: Kirk Whalum

    During his four-decade career, Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum has played numerous genres of music, infusing it…

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    Poncho Sanchez’s new album, Trane’s Delight, offers a distinctly West Coast blend of Latin soul, r&b, post-bop and cool-jazz.

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    Chris Schlarb opened Big Ego studios in his hometown of Long Beach, California, in March 2016. In 2018, he launched Big Ego Records as a vinyl subscription series.

    Obligations at Big Ego

    When Chris Schlarb opened Big Ego studios in his hometown of Long Beach, California, in March 2016, he didn’t also…

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    Josh Johnson (left), Alex Boneham, Jay Bellerose and Jeff Parker perform at ETA in L.A.’s Highland Park neighborhood.

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    Bob James’ 1974 recording of “Nautilus” is frequently sampled by hip-hop artists.

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    Bassist Christian McBride (left) and Bootsy Collins sat down for a moderated conversation with journalist Andy Hermann in Los Angeles.

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    Daymé Arocena performs June 9 during the Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

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    Bassist and ASCAP board member Marcus Miller (left) and music director Paul Mirkovich take part in a panel discussion at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles during the organization’s recent “I Create Music” Expo.

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    Ryan Porter is a member of the West Coast Get Down.

    Ryan Porter: Jams from the Shack

    Late 2008 was a memorable time in the life of trombonist Ryan Porter.

    Barack Obama had just won the presidential…

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    Karen Souza’s album Velvet Vault is a mix of pop and rock covers and jazz standards.


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