it's official! not only is the jtq (james taylor quartet) coming to l.a. (roxy
tues aug.27), but they're featuring special guest d.j. the monkey king (aka
charlie collins) of internationalist fame! afterwards, the party moves to
moguls (1650 schrader bl. hollywood--6 blks. e. of highland, 2 blks. n. of
sunset, same street as hollywood athletic club) and a special night of
internationalist fare happens w/pmjq (post-modern jazz q-tet, my band) and djs
jr. roach & t-bird (me)!
other shit 2 check...
sun. jazzid up!@zabumba (10717 venice bl. w.l.a.--1 blk. w. of overland) 8pm
brazilian restaurant w/great food & vibes (try the "xingu" beer--hoo lawd!)
different live acid jazz every week (1st sunday of month is the all-star jam)
jr. roach & i cut it up on dex--acid jazz, reggae (dub, dancehall), trip-hop &
world grooves. elson of jibe is one of the promoters... info 310 236 0141
mon. the move@the room (1624 cahuenga bl. hollywood--1/2 blk s. of hollywood
bl., go around the back) 10pm
dark bar for cool people, w/occasional live acts. jr. roach & get into rare
groove, a/j, hiphop, dancehall & jungle. hosted by john speaks of "street
poets society" & the jeep (aka derek walker) of internationalist/dubwise.
info 213 356 9313
tues. cadillac lounge@union 8210 sunset (1 blk. w. of crescent heights) 10pm
the venue's been redone in a nice "mostly black" kinda way. food & drink are
served while poets kick their verse in the back room, bands drop their beats
in the front (the 1st two weeks featured members of jibe, indigenous colors, &
pmjq--all list bands) and a film is always going in the screening room. relax
your mind, a casual jazzy vibe... dillon jordan of soul kitchen clothing (and
certain high-flying nights @the century club) is the promoter.
info 310 655 1313
wed. tripoli@the bar 9433 brighton way beverly hills (between beverly & canon
dr.) 10pm
a beautiful little bar in the city of the beautiful people a block away from
world famous rodeo dr. eclectic is the order of the night. where else can
you hear 2pac, everything but the girl, and kruder & dorfmeister while hanging
w/the 90210 crowd? djs include--but are not limited to--monkey king, the jeep,
and/or t-bird. the jeep & i are promoters. info 213 356 9313
fri. internationalist@moguls 1650 schrader hollywood 10pm
a big space incorporating 2 rooms w/a full bar and food menu. the next
internationalist night is aug. 16 w/live band *big bass ego*. i usually spin
sets alternating w/the band in the front room, and jr. roach kicks constant
beats in the back, accompanied by projections, and an occasional shadow dancer.
promoters are the jeep, and monkey king. info 213 694 1831
more west coast noise from t-bird...
... where is jazz going? ...to hell!-thelonius monk