Christian McBride This Grammy-winning bassist-composer brings his new band Inside Straight to Catalina's in Hollywood for a four nighter.
Playboy Jazz Festival We go backstage at the Hollywood Bowl to catch some of the action onstage and off.
Barbara Morrison L.A.'s blues/jazz diva gives her many fans three chances to hear her this week.
Sandra GrahamThis lady sings with an easy grace and warm sensuality. She's in Culver City Friday evening.
Art Blakey Bobby Molloy takes a restrospective look at Blakey's "Holiday For Skins."
This live performance (circa 2001) of McBride on electric bass tackling Jaco Pastorius' classic piece "Havona" at the Bern Jazz Festival. His old band included saxophonist Ron Blake, keyboardist Geoffrey Keezer and drummer Terreon Gully. A studio recording of "Havona" is featured on McBride's 2000 CD, "Sci-Fi." McBride brings his new band, Inside Straight, to Catalina's in Hollywood for a four nighter.