As you know, if you live here in Los Angeles, the summer is full of wonderful music and events. There are many places where you can go to see free jazz concerts and enjoy the music as well as the great summer outdoor weather. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, known to many simply as LACMA, is one of the summer staples for great jazz. The series is always packed with great surprises and this week was no different.
This is the first time that I have seen Jackie Ryan perform and she is wonderful. I've been told that she has been is the business for quite some time and you can tell that this is certainly a true statement.
She has an amazing stage presence and is in definite control of her audience. Her voice soars and is such a pleasure to hear. She really brings some wonderful things to the music that enhance the standards that we all know so well.
Of course music is nothing without the players and she knows how to pick them. On piano Mr. John Mayer, a gentleman who has a few wonderful discs out of his own that are a pleasure to listen to. Chris Colangelo on Bass, an outstanding player. And of course, there is no way we can forget the drum legend and Master Roy McCurdy, this brotha looks and plays just as marvelous as ever!
I don't know where I've been all this time but, don't be like me, when you see the name Jackie Ryan, go and enjoy. You will be greatly rewarded!
You can check out her site for more information.
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LeRoy Downs
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