December 30, 2025 Let’s just kick the elephant out the door and say that 2025 was, to say the least, a very rough year. From the get go, when the lowest of humanity barreled down Bourbon Street killing 14 on New Year’s Day, to the Palisades Fire nearly taking down our home (and the survivor’s […]
From the Boss to The Stones, to getting my Third Mind completely blown, 2024 for this photographer, was, if not a feast of a year, then at least one helluva satisfying meal. Whereas most years I’ll look back and find a potent theme, a common thread of deeper meaning, this year has been a happy […]
November 27, 2024 I take great pride in announcing my appointment to the Just Jazz Foundation Board of Directors. The work of the foundation has been instrumental in cultivating and supporting the rich history of jazz in Los Angeles and beyond. A cultural and sonic tapestry which, like the music itself, is a fearless leap […]
October 15, 2024 “The Jazz Omnibus: 21st Century Photos and Writings”, released by Cymbal Press, is a huge anthology from over 90 contributors of the Jazz Journalists Association. While the book totals over 600 pages and the depth of writing and subjects is manna for any jazz fan, only 23 photos were selected by the […]
September 12, 2024 This post also appears in MusicFestNews.com. Oteil Burbridge has always had a joyful stage presence. A barefoot warrior with an ebullient smile tethered to those bubbling six strings. The ground breaking, consciousness lifting, mind splitting Dead & Co. Sphere residency is done. The face paint is off, and the bassist is on […]