‘Ojai at Berkeley’ unites trailblazing musicians in celebration of diverse classical styles
The concert series ran Thursday through Saturday, hosting a broad selection of talented musicians trained in a wide variety of musical acumens.
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Tag Archives: jazz
Power ranking: study music
Studying in silence is just about the saddest, most unfortunate activity known to man. Fortunately, we have music.
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Music lovers unite
Are you in Berkeley this summer trying to find a good music scene? While weekend-long music festivals always dominate a good portion of the summer, you don’t have to pay the big bucks to find unique sounds in Berkeley. We’ve got an assortment of upcoming music events that are sure
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Leslie Odom Jr. moves on from ‘Hamilton’ with self-titled jazz album
There’s a bit of a problem that comes along with being wrapped up in art of the highest caliber. Idina Menzel may very well have to sing “Let It Go” for the rest of her life and “You’re the One That I Want” from “Grease” probably haunts John Travolta to
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Pistachio talks eclectic inspirations, upcoming tour
After playing shows at the Berkeley Sailing Clubs and local co-op scene, the Berkeley-based trio Pistachio, comprised of guitarist Antony D’Avirro, bassist Devin Hollister and drummer Zach Briefer, garnered lots of positive buzz for their suave, smooth style, combining hints of reggae and funk to create catchy rock tunes. Touring
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One Starr’s impact on music history
When I think of popular music revolutionaries, grand images of glamorous, gleaming rock ‘n’ roll deities begin to form in my mind. I picture Elvis, sitting on a golden throne made of electric guitars and microphones. I picture Chuck Berry duck-walking across the stage as he powerfully plucks the strings
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Ensemble Mik Nawooj talks creativity and Wu-Tang Clan with The Daily Cal
At the crossroads of hip-hop, classical, rock and pop stands JooWan Kim, a classically trained pianist who in a random spur of events created Ensemble Mik Nawooj. Composed of a five-piece orchestra, a vocalist, a bassist, a drummer and two masters of ceremonies, Ensemble Mik Nawooj is considered by many
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Sparks fly with Gaga and Bennett’s ‘Cheek to Cheek’
More often than not, a similar response is elicited when a big name in music releases a crossover or cover album: “Why?!” There’s always the notion of self-indulgence, like when an artist’s fanboy admiration for another’s work simply cannot be contained within their own back catalogue — see The Flaming
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Playlist of the week: songs for a rainy day
If you are in or around Berkeley, you may have noticed that it’s been raining — a lot. Even though it’s summertime, nothing beats a cozy day in with tea, something to read and the perfect soothing rainy-day soundtrack. Here are 14 songs that we guarantee will make you cross
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UC Jazz Ensembles exchange music
UC Jazz Ensembles facilitated an intensive three-day exchange with Japanese musicians
In a small studio in the basement of Cesar Chavez Center, three dozen people sit and watch as a jazz combo plays John Coltrane’s “Moment’s Notice.” The guitarist, bassist and drummer take solos and add a flourishing end to the climactic tune. There is applause and then someone speaks. “That
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