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Lou Beatty, Jr. Stars in Nobody Walks Like My Daddy
“18″ – A Tribute in Song for Trayvon by Darryl Duncan
Written, arranged, produced & recorded by Darryl Duncan, “18″ is dedicated to the memory of Trayvon Martin and ALL the young lives cut short by violence.
This song is available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon mp3, Spotify and other music sites. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the “Stop The Violence” campaign. Show your support for this very important cause by purchasing this song. Thank you.
For more information, email: 18@flowcag.com
Copyrighted Material 2012 – Corkroom Music Publishing – ASCAP
CM Productions produces a sweet video on honey
Cameron M. Tucker, producer/director and most noted for his exquisite videography and photography has just completed an video expose for Cameron Mitchell Productions,
Bennett’s Honey Farm from Cameron Tucker on Vimeo.
Bennett’s Honey Farm from Cameron Tucker on Vimeo.
Get acquainted with more of Cameron Tucker’s work.
The Three Hammers of Houston
A new documentary by filmmaker, Glenn R. Towery
HAMMER: “A tool that can be used to tear down and/or build up!” (more…)
Kaissa
Kaïssa is a Cameroon born world musician. She moved to Paris with her family at thirteen and to New York City in 1996. Kaissa worked on stage and/or in studio with Salif Keita, Manu (more…)
The Bennie Maupin Ensemble “Early Reflections Tour”
For all his fans, Bennie Maupin is currently touring Europe. His ensemble is world class and they will be performing tunes from the Bennie Maupin Ensemble latest CD, “Early Reflections” and others.
Check out his inteninary:
DATE 17 February
performance at
AMR Jazz Club 10 - Genève (Switzerland)
DATE 18 February
performance at Torrione Jazz Club – Ferrara (Italy)
DATE 20 February
performance at La Sosta Jazz Club – Ferrara (Italy)
DATE 21 February
performance at MA Jazz Club – Catania (RC)
DATE 23 February
performance at Blue Note Jazz Club – Milan (Italy)
DATE 24 & 25 February
performance at Duc Des lombards – Paris (France)
More to come…
Bill Nunn
William G. “Bill” Nunn III (born October 20, 1953) is an American actor. Nunn was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of William G. Nunn, Jr., a well-known journalist and editor at the Pittsburgh Courier, as well as an NFL scout. Nunn’s paternal grandfather was the first (more…)
“Tech Diva and the Luxury Lifestyle Show”
on the LA Talk Live! Network Fridays noon-2pm pst
I’m @TouchableTechZ on Twitter
Ian Foxx Directs Sunset Red The Movie
Ian Foxx…a native of Detroit with over 40 years in the entertainment industry began his career in New York City in Theater. (more…)
Ellen Dubin is anything but common in Elder Scroll V: Skyrim…
Symphony of Science
The Symphony of Science is a musical project of John D Boswell,
John Boswell Musician/Producer
designed to deliver scientific knowledge and philosophy in musical form. The project owes its existence in large measure to the classic PBS Series Cosmos, by Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan, and Steve Soter, as well as all the other featured figures and visuals.
BENNIE MAUPIN: A Living Legend
As subtle as the melodic and rhythmic sounds of his bass clarinet, this musician still influences the music scene after decades of accomplishments that places him as one of the few living legends in the world of contemporary jazz. Bennie Maupin is international known for his contributions towards the recognition of the bass clarinet in the world of improvisational music. Bennie is equally noted as a leading multi-woodwind soloist and composer.
After emerging on the New York scene during the mid 60’s in the company of notable contemporaries such as, Roy Haynes, Marion Brown, Horace Silver, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, McCoy Tyner, Lee Morgan and Woody Shaw, to name only a few, Bennie began a self imposed hiatus in Southern California, where he studied, taught and prepared for his next public emergence into the world of creative music.
Fast forwarding to the present, the legendary Bennie Maupin will be honored by Howard University on Thursday, November 17, 2011 as the recipient of the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Master Award. This award is bestowed upon prominent jazzmen that have made extraordinary contributions to jazz music. Its truly an honor well deserved by this year’s recipient.
BENNY GOLSON JAZZ MASTER AWARD
The Howard University Jazz Ensemble created The Benny Golson Jazz Master Award in 1996 to honor the legacy of Howard University alumnus, Benny Golson. Dr. Golson, jazz composer and saxophonist, is the composer of the following jazz standards: Killer Joe, Along Came Betty, Blues March, I Remember Clifford, Stablemates, and many others.
In recent years, Maupin continues to make his mark both compositionally and through his active touring and recordings with The Bennie Maupin Ensemble. In addition to being a featured artist in various groups of jazz luminaries.
The Bennie Maupin Ensemble
Bennie will be performing during the awards ceremony as guest soloist with the Howard University Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of music professor Fred Irby,III. He will also be appearing in Washington D.C. at the historic Bohemian Caverns jazz club on Nov. 18th & 19th with the Bennie Maupin Ensemble. This unit of some very accomplished musicians has been performing and recording with Bennie over the past ten (10) years. The Ensemble consist of Michael Stephans, on drums and spoken word, Munyungo Jackson, percussion and Darek Oles on the acoustic bass.
- P.S. Rogers-2011
Kurt Dana Maxey
Bio
Kurt Dana Maxey was born in Kansas and raised in Los Angeles. He received a BA in History from USC and a Master’s Degree in Communication Arts from Loyola University. Literature, photography, music, and film are his passions. Kurt has written plays, screenplays, and short stories. He has participated in workshops and readings at the Mark Taper Forum (Blacksmyths); East/West Players; and South Coast Repertory. It is at the Robey Theatre Company where he really feels at home and takes this brief moment to thank Ben Guillory and his staff for their faith, intuitiveness and support.
“Pity the Proud Ones” is Kurt Maxey’s first full fledged production
Synopsis
It is 1915 and America is about to lose its innocence. Martin O’Grady has lost his, and his mulatto son shows no intention of letting it be forgotten. That is, as long as he hasn’t been paid for services rendered to his father. The two men clash when the father is forced to pay his son by the only woman he ever loved, who is now part owner of the most profitable bordello in St. Augustine, Florida. Promises are made; contracts to be honored; while a hurricane makes it deadly approach.
LA Stage Times
We absolutely loved your play! We were raving about it on our walk home & when we got home, talked about it for a while. Thank you so much
Lovell Estell III, LA Weekly
Actor Dorian Christian Baucum playing James, who nails the style and body language in a way that allows us to truly believe where we are and that this is another time, another place one gets the sense that this cast is just warming up.
Paul Sabu Rogers
Paul Sabu Rogers recently created a short presentation on Los Angeles Council District 1 for Councilmember Ed Reyes office. This features illustrates the progress and achievements put forth in the last 8 years of Reyes tenure. Entitled “Anchors for Change”.
Producer/Director/Editor/Videographer
Paul Sabu Rogers’, professional career in television production and film started in 1984, after a brief but productive career as a jazz and R&B musician. The music business took him from Chicago to New York, finally settling in Los Angeles in 1975, after tours with notable musical acts. This is where he became infatuated with the power of images to express creative ideas. After attending Pasadena City College and UCLA to become formally educated in the discipline of film and television media, Paul has worked steadily at honing his creative and technical sensibilities, from working as a cameraman for commercial production companies to editing, writing, directing, and producing for the government, corporate and entertainment marketplace.
In the last 10 years, Paul has been responsible for the creative production of hundreds of presentations which range from television commercials, music-videos, cable television pilots, electronic press kits, and dramatic shorts and documentary film projects. Many of Paul Sabu’s projects have been through the efforts of his long-time production company, BMV Productions. Currently, he is combining his talents with other inspired collaborators such as, producer, Rosie Lee Hooks, Oscar award winning filmmaker, Willie Burton and others. Recently, his efforts have been combined with Charles Woods Gray to launch , Plaza Noir Inc.
Ikeda Kings Orchestra
Conductor & Musical Director- Bennie Maupin, Music for Peace Concert, Santa Monica, California, February 2011
Featuring Liz Goldstein singing “Satin Doll”, written by Duke Ellington and arranged by Patrice Rushen
Guajira Blues written and arranged by Paul Lopez
Soloists
Reggie Waddell – flute
Munyungo Jackson – Timbales
Liz Goldstein singing “Knock On Wood”
Video produced by BMV Productions
Vesta Williams, an unsung R&B Diva
Plaza Noir tributes a great vocal artist, performer and friend, Vesta Williams, R.I.P. (more…)
Sir Gant releases video tribute to Quincy Jones
This tribute to the master is entitled, “Hangin’ with Q” featuring Gerald Albright on Sax, Sir Gant on keyboards , Paulinho Da Costa on percussion, Omar Hakim on drums, Rahmlee 0n trumpet & Charles Owens on flute. Mixed and co-produced by Neal H. Pogue. The song is available on Sir Gant & the InVisible Force new CD project entitled, The Journey. Check it out it’s hot!!
Write Act Rep presents D3LINQUENTZ
Write Act Repertory Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director John Lant, Associate Artistic Director Ken Cosby and Citizen LA are proud to present D3linquentz: a unique one-woman comedic experience written & performed by Stefany Northcutt.
THE STORY: The D3linquentz dramedy centers on “four juvenile delinquents sent to a Group Home to straighten up.” Stefany, Irma, Laprell and Trinity –at risk youth destined to cross paths– have been given one last chance to get it right. Guided by House Parents, counselors, probation officers and their family, these wounded souls will spend six months driving each other crazy while facing inner demons within an intense regimented correctional program. Each must choose a path: a choice to continue down a self-destructive path destined for abuse, imprisonment and possibly death or a choice leading to personal reform and spiritual redemption.
THE MESSAGE: The choices that face the four adolescent main characters in D3linquentz are real world decisions that ultimately affect us all. Regardless of our social status, our location on earth or our daily inter-personal interactions, at risk youth are an unfortunate part of our world consciousness. The compelling narrative is derived from Stefany’s personal experience with the subject matter which is honest and raw while remaining transformative and uplifting. D3linquentz delves into the often intense subject matter by offering levity and rich comedic overtones to deliver a universal message of hope.
Produced by Stefany Northcutt & George C. Stiehl; Direction by George C. Stiehl; Lighting Design by Sergio Escobar.
Stefany Northcutt has performed in various leading roles at Write Act Rep including Christie Perfetti’s Our Beds Are Crowded & the upcoming No Fault. Other roles include All My Children, Off-Broadway’s Theater for The New City, Viola in Twelfth Night, Jelena in Necessary Targets and Mindy in Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. Stefany has acted alongside Chuck Norris’ son, Mike Norris, in the film A Greater Yes. She has appeared in various indie films and TV commercials such as Little Caesar’s and Pier One Imports. Stefany has also performed frequently at Comic Strip Live in New York City. She is a graduate of New York’s American Musical & Dramatic Academy and has been privately coached under Tony Greco and Mark Scarola.
George C. Stiehl serves as Co-Founder & Executive Producer for Citizen LA: a unique lifestyle media company based in Downtown LA supporting creative talent, innovative thinkers and industry partners. Mr. Stiehl has developed content for The Walt Disney Company, Universal, Fox, TBS, Scion, Mattel, UMG, Puma and Virgin; including brands such as Tarzan, Toy Story, Dinosaurs, Spiderman, the Hulk, Mummy Returns, Shrek, Coachella, Fashion Week, and the Electric Daisy Carnival. Mr. Stiehl consults on media development for the Write Act Rep Theater where he nurtures an affinity for theatrical productions. Mr. Stiehl attended the School of Fine Arts & Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California.
D3linquentz is presented at the beautifully rebuilt Write Act Repertory Theatre on the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church campus. The theatre features an outdoor patio reception area, FREE parking and is air-conditioned. Seating is limited. Refreshments are available.
DATES AND TIMES:
*Press Preview Night – Friday, September 9th, 2011
Opening Night – Saturday, September 10th, 2011
Performs Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30PM. Sunday Matinees September 18th & October 2 @ 4:00 pm
Performances through Sunday October 2th.
LOCATION:
Write Act Repertory Theatre – 6128 Yucca St., Hollywood, CA. 90028
FREE parking in the lot on the south side of St. Stephen’s Church at 6125 Carlos Ave.
TICKET PRICES:
VIP Package: $45 (Includes reserved seating, champagne reception & gift bag.)
General Admission: $18 at the door / Discounted Rate: $12 (Seniors, Students, Groups 4+)
Online Credit Card, Paypal and Discount Tix – www.d3linquentz.com or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/194895
INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
Call: (310) 461-5125 / Reservations Suggested / General Admission Seating / ADA Compliant
Visit: www.d3linquentz.com or www.writeactrep.org
A Tribute To Leon Thomas
Babatunde Lea Quintet plays “Prince of Peace” featuring Dwight Trible on vocals
Babatunde Lea – Drums,
Gary Brown – Bass
Patrice Rushen – Piano
Ernie Watts – Tenor Sax
34th Annual Watts Tower
“Jazz Festival”
Day two of this festival of music and entertainment is all about “Jazz”. Watts Jazz festival has become iconic in the world of jazz, by featuring for almost three and a half decades some of the top name talent in this genre of music. The 34th Annual festival was no different and Cityview 35 captured the whole thing.
This presentation, is co-sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Department, Watts Tower Arts Center, under the direction of Rosie Lee Hooks and produced by Cityview 35’s veteran producer/director, Paul S. Rogers.
Jo’SEI Ikeda featured in Life at the Resort
Jo'SEI Ikeda
Gwynyth Walsh in CUPS
CUPS traces the milestones in a woman’s life through the bras she’s worn. The one-woman show, written by Joni Sheram, captures a lifetime of remarkable events in this hilarious, often poignant memory play. (more…)
“Day of the Drum Festival”
29th Annual Watts Tower “Day of the Drum Festival” This festival is part one of two days of a celebration of music, culture and art. It features some of the most gifted and talented drummers, percussionists and dancers our diverse community of Los Angeles has to offer. (more…)
Kathleen Gati starts her role on ALPHAS
July 25th on the SyFy Channel playing Rachel’s mother, Zahra.
Peter Bonilla shoots & directs new spot
Director/Cameraman Peter Bonilla recently completed a humorous web commercial for PawnZone, a chain of pawn shops in Southern California. (more…)
Dark Girls a new documentary coming from Duke Media
Dark Girls: Preview from Bradinn French on Vimeo.
Award winning director Bill Duke and Co-producer Bradinn French has enter the forbidden realms of color, race and gender in their upcoming documentary, “Dark Girls”. Bravo for their courage and sensitivity from the clip here i know it will touch the lives of many.
Cameron Tucker previews “Save the Queen”
at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Hollywood ,CA.
Watts Towers Jazz Festival 2010
Watts Towers Jazz festival has become iconic in the world of jazz, by featuring for almost three and a half decades some of the top name talent in this genre of music. (more…)
Stoneman Wins Songwriters Award Again
Breaking News:
Well it was just about this time last year that it was announced that the artist known as “Stoneman”, song “In The Hood” had won an “Outstanding Achievement In Songwriting Award in the 11th Annual Great American Songwriting Contest (R&B/Hip-Hop). Well, he has done it once again by winning an “Outstanding Achievement In Songwriting Award” by the 12th Annual Great American Songwriting Contest (R&B/Hip-Hop Category)
The Song is: “You Need Therapy”
Click to listen and for free download
This means that for the second year in a row one of Stoneman’s songs has been judged to be in the top 5 entries from thousands of worldwide entries.He is the first to achieve that distinction which makes this award extra special! This makes the 29th international songwriting competition in which he has been recognized as one of the best in the world.
The Great American Songwriting Contest is judged by some of the most influential and accomplished artists, producers and top tier entities in the music industry who are responsible for the success of such artists as:
Dwight Yoakam, k.d. Lang, Sheryl Crow, Sara Evans, Lucinda Williams, Michelle Shocked, Roy Orbison, Buck Owens, Reba McEntire, Brian Adams, Whitney Houston, Selena, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, David Ball, Heart, Indigo Girls, Cheap Trick, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Queen, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones and many others.
PNN is very proud of success of it’s clients and associates and want to wish Stonman continues success.
Coming Soon: A new CD from Stoneman: “Therapy, This Time It’s Personal”
This CD hasn’t even been released and it already has 4 award winning songs on it. Featuring the songs “In The Hood”, “You Need Therapy”, “Therapy” and “Hope Is Still Alive”.
Release Date: Summer 2011
KATHLEEN GATI Win’s
Kathleen just won the Best Actress Award for her starring role in feature “RETRACE” which premiered last month as the opening night film of the Los Angeles Hungarian Film Festival. (more…)