Tag: jazz

Speaking in Jazz: John Carroll Kirby at the Lodge Room

Rob Shepyer June 30, 2021

One of the silver linings of the pandemic is that being deprived all our favorite things for over a year makes us truly cherish them now that they’ve returned. “Don’t know what you got, till it’s gone”, in the Cinderella sense of the adage, applies here, to this John Carroll Kirby concert at the Lodge Room. I use this cliche because we are seeing it play out in real time. John Carroll Kirby‘s was the second artist to sell out the venue since its re-opening and the sort of people that bought tickets and cocktails on this evening weren’t the sort that might attend an experimental jazz show at any previous moment of their lives. Having gone without the spiritual sustenance of music has made all our souls rather emaciated over the last year, so like a vampire that smells human blood, we are fiending live music now more than ever. That’s not to take away anything from the artist, John Carroll Kirby is nothing short of a jazz genius, which in a sense is a genius’ genius. After the first song finished, John took the opportunity to address the crowd and thank us all for coming out. Sharing in

Take This: Win Two Tickets to John Carrol Kirby at the Lodge Room on 6/25

Janky Smooth Central Command June 22, 2021

Los Angeles is open again. The Lodge Room lineup is already stacked. You need to be going to shows. You need to be going to shows at The Lodge Room. We are going to help you with that by giving away some tickets. John Carrol Kirby‘s jazz and piano music will tantalize you with rhythms that are both progressive and cathartic. The man plays for Frank Ocean for God’s sake, if you’re into that music, your debts go to John. There’s no way I’m going to miss this show, I need my soul taken to those levels only John’s music can take it to. You gotta check out his latest singles “Sensing Not Seeing” and “Rainmaker”. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO JOHN CARROL KIRBY JUNE 25TH AT THE LODGE ROOM Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK JOHN CARROL KIRBY Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON JUNE 24ST AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Uprising: An Afro Future Her-Story at Ford Theatre

Jessica Moncrief August 27, 2019

Jazz is alive and well and it’s not just for the old folks! The Nonsemble – Jazz/Not Jazz at Left and Center (a collective group of music addicts) are fueling a movement of Jazz related art, music and lifestyle and have been doing their part to keep the scene thriving by providing Angelenos with quality events such as their most recent homage to South Africa’s National Woman’s Day, “Uprising: An Afro Future Her-Story” featuring Siya Makuzeni and Thandi Ntuli, two of South Africa’s top women in Jazz. Pro tip: If you have not attended a show at the historical Ford Theatre, I highly recommend that you do so as soon as possible. The lights, sound and ambiance are on point and the size of the amphitheatre is perfect for a great view even from the very back. A better venue could not have been chosen for this celebration, specifically considering nearly 100 years ago 2 women were the original visionaries behind what is now known as The Ford Theatre. In 1920, author and philanthropist, Christine Wetherill Stevenon and Mrs. Chauncey D. Clark joined forces to purchase the plots of land where both The Ford and The Hollywood Bowl sit today. Often

Versed in Virtuosity: Jacob Collier at the Fonda

Rob Shepyer March 19, 2019

Jacob Collier is such a bright and shinning talent, any performance of his inspires awe, fun, and connection in people. I saw one clip of him covering “Close to You” by Burt Bacharach and absolutely murdered that bass in jazz style. I missed him on his last tour through Los Angeles when he was still performing solo, bouncing between instruments like drums, piano, double bass, bass guitar, ukulele and vocals. At the age of 25, Jacob is one in a few of the self-made musical geniuses that took it upon themselves to produce their own albums, playing every instrument, and recording it themselves. This is what Jacob did with In My Room in 2015 but now, four albums later, Jacob is back in Los Angeles with a band of three other members and an entirely new show. related content: Shrine To A Goddess: Tash Sultana Sells Out The Shrine Expo Hall In Los Angeles With totems of light standing around the stage, the ambiance would change with the music’s texture as Jacob went from funk to jazz to folk. I was amazed from start to finish and I knew I would be the moment I was allowed to review this show.

Black History Month at the Lodge Room: Jazz is Dead Ticket Giveaway

Janky Smooth Central Command February 1, 2019

February is Black History Month and to celebrate and educate we are running a campaign that will showcase a different Black musical leader that changed the world. We’re also giving away concert tickets. Concert tickets to the first American music genre, jazz. Jazz is Dead presented by Artdontsleep at the Highland Park Lodge Room always assembles some of the most powerful musical evenings you can experience in Los Angeles. With three concerts in their Black History Month series, we are giving away two pairs to their first two shows. Brian Jackson is an American keyboardist, flautist, singer, and composer, known for collaborating with Gil Scott Heron. You can buy tickets to his February 7th performance at the Lodge Room here. Gary Bartz performed in Charles Mingus’ jazz workshop and was a member of Miles Davis’ band. Combining funk, jazz, and soul, Gary Bartz’s saxophone is unforgettable. You can buy tickets to his Lodge Room performance here. ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO BRIAN JACKSON OR GARY BARTZ BRIAN JACKSON – FEBRAURY 7TH AT THE LODGEROOM OR GARY BARTZ – FEBRUARY 17TH AT THE LODGEROOM Step 1- Follow us on Instagram or Twitter or Like us on Facebook Step 2- Tag a