Archive for the ‘Jazz N LA’ Category

The New Jump Blues Band Rocks Beverly Hills

The New Jump Blues Band, featuring Antonio Fargas. On a chilly Sunday in Beverly Hills, The New Jump Blues Band, featuring Antonio Fargas, provided the heat for the day, in the Beverly Hills installment of the Playboy Jazz series. Combining swing, Latin influences and Calypso, the ensemble demonstrated...
May 15th, 2013 | Jazz N LA | Read More

George Lopez to Host 35th Anniversary Playboy Jazz Festival

George Lopez. Photo by Robert Sebree. Celebrating its 35th Anniversary, the Playboy Jazz Festival has become an internationally acclaimed event, featuring a veritable who’s who of the jazz world. Considered one of the premier jazz festivals on the West Coast, virtually every jazz icon has performed...
May 10th, 2013 | Jazz N LA | Read More

Playboy Jazz Festival Presents The New Jump Blues, In Beverly Hills May 5th

Cover Photo Antonio "Huggy Bear" Fargas (R). Inside Photo- The New Jump Blues Band featuring Antonio Fargas. Get ready to jump, jive and swing when The New Jump Blues, one of the most exuberant foot-stomping musical groups to jump off the national stage, swings into Beverly Hills for a free...
April 25th, 2013 | Jazz N LA | Read More

Playboy Jazz Festival 2012

Sheila E performed with passion and energy. Cover and Inside Photos by Malcolm Ali. A Mellow Affair Dominated By Sheila E By Buddy Sampson I’ve covered the Playboy Jazz Festival since 1990 and I’ve written several articles on the Fest since that time. The Festival, although it’s called...
June 20th, 2012 | Entertainment, Jazz N LA | Read More

Bill Cosby Retires as Master of Ceremonies For The Playboy Jazz Festival

Bill Cosby After more than 30 years, legendary comedian and jazz aficionado Bill Cosby will give up the best seat in the house and relinquish his role as Master of Ceremonies for the renowned Playboy Jazz Festival held every year in June at the Hollywood Bowl. Cosby will again emcee the upcoming Festival...
June 15th, 2012 | Jazz N LA | Read More

Playboy Adds Three Artists to 2012 Lineup

      Louie Cruz Beltran. The Playboy Jazz Festival has added three more acclaimed artists to its stellar 2012 lineup. Showcasing the full spectrum of jazz, the Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 16th and 17th at the world famous Hollywood Bowl. Joining the roster of Grammy-winning...
May 15th, 2012 | Jazz N LA | Read More

Playboy Jazz Festival 2012

Cover photo- Sheila E, pictured in a spontaneous performance at the Playboy Mansion. Inside photo- Comedian Bill Cosby clowns with Sheila E. Sheila E Wows The Press Conference Announcing The Playboy Jazz Festival By Buddy Sampson At a recent press conference at the Playboy Mansion to announce the Playboy...
May 4th, 2012 | Jazz N LA | Read More

Joni’s Jazz-Photo Feature by Malcolm Ali

      Cover Photo-Cassandra Wilson by Malcolm Ali. Inside Photo-Herbie Hancock. Hancock spoke of performing with Joni Mitchell and had an amazing performance in his trademark, sensational, improvisational style. All photos by Malcolm Ali.       August 17, 2011- Joni’s Jazz at the Hollywood...
August 18th, 2011 | Jazz N LA | Read More

The Playboy Jazz Festival 2011

  Buddy Guy and 12 year old guitar phenom Quinn Sullivan are interviewed by the press. Cover and Inside Photo by Dory Green.  Buddy Guy and The Roots excel at one of the best Playboy Jazz Festivals in years.  By Buddy Sampson  The Playboy Jazz Festival 2011, a two day jazz festival, presented an...
June 15th, 2011 | Jazz N LA | Read More

Jazzy Jam Pasadena-Helping Children Through Jazz

      Jazzy Jam-Pasadena, which will take place next Saturday, May 14th will benefit after school programs. Jazzy Jam Pasadena Education for Empowerment Benefit Concert, May 14th Helping Children Through Jazz Jackie Snell-Brown has a vision, She has a vision of a time when things were more innocent...
April 15th, 2011 | Events, Jazz N LA | Read More