June 19, 2026

Links: L.A. performances (6/19/26).

This week: Marc Cary, "Smitty" Smith, Gengis Don, Dwight Trible, Metta Sun, Mike Garson, Tiner & Pineda, Devin Daniels, Bowl Reggae, Open Gate, Rotations Ensemble, El'Zabar & Murray, Matt Politano, Black Nile, Machine Head, Machinekit, more.

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Posted by metal on June 19, 2026 2:57 PM |

June 18, 2026

Live review: Ken Filiano & Vinny Golia Duo; Dan Rosenboom, Billy Mohler & Tina Raymond Trio at Sun Space (Vernacular Series), June 15, 2026.

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Whale calls and TP rolls.

Posted by metal on June 18, 2026 1:50 PM |

June 16, 2026

Live review: Judicanti Responsura at Edendale Library, June 13, 2026.

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Radical art in public: still permitted. Happy Juneteenth.

Posted by metal on June 16, 2026 1:35 PM |

June 9, 2026

Event and interview: Johanna Went Fashion Show at The Box, June 6, 2026.

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She killed it.

Posted by metal on June 9, 2026 6:31 PM |

June 4, 2026

Sonny Rollins: A few highlights.

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Complete dedication.

Posted by metal on June 4, 2026 4:35 PM |

May 28, 2026

Record review: Phillip Golub, "Partisan Ship"

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Forget that it's microtonal and just feel it.

Posted by metal on May 28, 2026 5:23 PM |

May 21, 2026

Live review: Watt-Baiza-Crane, Ray-Gauthier-Hamilton, Wrenn-Dodson-Wingfield at Scribble, May 17, 2026.

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Two totally different improvisational trios, anchored by a focused new-music trio.

Posted by metal on May 21, 2026 6:24 PM |

May 14, 2026

Live review: Oranssi Pazuzu, Wayfarer at the Lodge Room, May 12, 2026.

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Possessed misfits in search of a tribe.

Posted by metal on May 14, 2026 3:44 PM |

May 7, 2026

Live review: Black Nile, Gengis Don & the Empire at 2220 Arts & Archives, April 25, 2026.

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Black Nile's release party for "Indigo Garden" showcased the relaxed side of L.A. jazz.

Posted by metal on May 7, 2026 2:44 PM |

April 28, 2026

Live review: KaMaGa Trio at Birds of a Feather Lounge, April 23, 2026.

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Harping on the unexpected.

Posted by metal on April 28, 2026 1:39 PM |