Marty Paich and Mel Torme collaborated on an album in 1956 that utilized a Dek-tette instrumentation modeled after the birth of the cool. The Dek-tette sound was so successful that Marty and the Dek-tette were in high demand and used by a number of vocalists ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Sammy Davis Jr. He also used a Dek-tette type instrumentation for the classic Art Pepper + Eleven sessions in 1959. While this concert is primarily instrumental, I'll be performing "They All Laughed" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It."

Bobby Troup was a major purveyor of West coast Cool. As a songwriter he penned "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66," "Girl Talk," "Baby, Baby, All the Time," and "Daddy" among many others. As a producer he was responsible for the smash hit recording "Cry Me a River," by his wife, Julie London. While he acted in a number of films, from playing Tommy Dorsey in The Gene Krupa Story to a cameo in M*A*S*H, he is best remembered for his role in the1970's TV series "Emergency!," co-starring with wife London. I'll be joining forces with two of the top jazz vocalists around as we pay tribute to Bobby Troup.

And if you are a West Coast Cool affectionado, you'll want to spend the entire weekend listening to this uniquely California jazz. Just click on the image to the right and it will take you directly to the L. A. Jazz Institute's webpage where you can get more information and purchase tickets to any or all the great shows lined up for the festival. You can even download the full 16-page brochure (designed by yours truly).

"You all knew I was a closet activist! This year I wrote, narrated and produced a short video to expose some of the 'gangsters' who run Los Angeles City Hall. Click on the image to the right to be taken to YouTube to watch my short (and you can even donate if you are so moved)!"

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Hollywood Children's Book Fair at Cheremoya Elementary  

AUTHORS: Cecil Castellucci, Lisa Yee, Kristen Kittscher, Scott Bly, Leslie Margolis, Julia Gibson, Benjamin Zelcowicz & Cam Baity, Elise Allen. AUTHORS WILL BE READING AND SIGNING COPIES OF THEIR BOOK. Food Trucks. Activities for the kids. Fun! 

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Town Hall Meeting - Hollywood Fault and Development

 

Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood

1760 N. Gower St., L.A., CA 90028 

 

This flyer created by the neighborhood councils - click to download and print.

State and local experts will present details on the Hollywood Fault Line. Hollywood development plans will be discussed in reference to the Fault. There will be discussions on how to protect residents living in at-risk structures.

 

Free parking in the Carlos Ave. Parking Lot. Light refreshments will be served.

 

Presented by:

 

Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council

Hollywood United Neighborhood Council

 

RSVP: HUNCoffice@gmail.com

 

Supported by:

Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council

Community Emergency Response Team

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Got two minutes? Watch 11-year-old Adi Malcolm perform an amazing dance routine to "Higher" by Mark Rosas. For those curious, the dance technique in the video is often referred to as animation with elements of gliding, floating, puppet, strobing, waving and robot (all of which are open to interpretation). 

Ultimately, it's just a talented person grooving to the beat :)

Adi is self-taught and has never taken a dance class. She learned from watching YouTube videos and is an avid motocross racer. Her first video is currently going viral. Keep up the great work Adi!

http://twistedsifter.com/videos/adi-malcolm-animation-dance-routine/

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