Playboy Jazz Festival L.A.'s biggest annual jazz party, hosted again by the legendary Hef and Cos, happens Saturday and Sunday at the Hollywood Bowl.
Jack Sheldon The many fans of this trumpeter-singer-raconteur have four chances to see him this week including Saturday at the Playboy Festival. You can catch a sample here and then listen to our conversation with Jack.
Patti Austin The winner of last year's jazz vocal Grammy performs at the PBJF Sunday.
Evan Stone's Transluccent Ham Sandwich The Southland's jazz ensemble/carnival show invades Steamers Thursday.
Diana Krall The sizzling songstress jumps headfirst into "Quiet Nights" and other Brazilian-favored fare. Read or listen to our review.
Miles Davis We take a retrospective listen to "Kind of Blue" on its 50th anniversary.
This is a live performance of "All Blues" at the Jazz ą Vienne festival in France from 2003. Featured are Wayne Shorter on saxophones, Danilo Perez on piano, John Patitucci on double bass and Brian Blade on drums. The Wayne Shorter Quartet performs Sunday at the Hollywood Bowl. www.ticketmaster.com