Monthly Archives: September 2009

Artist Ray Mc Cray shows the Magruder Piano

See to believe! The Piano Adventure. Opening: October 10, – November 15, 2009 William Grant Still Arts Center 2520 West View Street Los Angeles, CA 90016-2815 323 734 1164 Open Hours Noon-5p M-Su Share on Facebook

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Snooky, at 90, a Tribute…

Supercallafragilisticexpialladosis! Wow….can Mitch Glickman and LACMA put on a party!!! Last Friday, Sept. 11, LACMA and the LA Jazz Society presented the inaugural “L.A. Jazz Treasure Award” to Jazz trumpet legend Snooky Young. The evening featured a tribute band: Ricky … Continue reading

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The Right Notes

My Dad fancied himself the “Jazz DJ” in my family’s household as I was growing up. Django….mmmm, Swing…..yea; Be Bop….wow., Parker-Diz-Miles-Monk…Monk! When I was about 8 years old, Dad played Monk’s “April in Paris” for me. Being a piano student, … Continue reading

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When Bears are Be-ahs

I remember doing a big USO Christmas Show at the Shrine Auditorium when I was 4. I played the baby bear in a production number of Phil Harris’ jazzy “The Three Bears”. Wearing my auburn curls, and fuzzy bear ears … Continue reading

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Bill Fulton Band At Catalina Bar and Grill

FREE Sampler CD at this Event Host: Bill Fulton Album: “About 12 A.M.” One set only: 8:00 P.M. – 9:30PM Wed. Sept. 30, 2009 Location: Catalina Bar and Grill, Hollywood RSVP to this Event Share on Facebook

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The Piano Adventure

This is the weirdest adventure a piano could ever have. In 1965, John (Magruder) bought a small, 1930’s baby grand from the owner of a Jazz-bar off Central Avenue in L.A. It was in pretty sorry shape, so John refinished … Continue reading

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Whole Notes

Some nights are just that way… perfect. August 24, 2009, The Bill Fulton Band played a concert shown live on the internet via Network Concerts. Those of us who were there could feel the energy of this fantastic band… and … Continue reading

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