Henry Mancini at 100 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Henry Mancini at 100 was advertised in a very specific way, a celebration of the man and his music. The Scott Dunn Orchestra made it abundantly […]
ReadCleopatrick’s FAKE MOON
It’s the weekly dilemma: what new releases do I play on my show? KUCI’s ever-expanding music library offers no shortage of tracks to pick from, but […]
ReadThe Staircase: The touching story of a Hawaiian family
The Staircase, performed by a mostly Hawaiian cast of just four actors, is touching, humorous and, at times, mystifying. Written by USC graduate Noa Gardner, the […]
ReadDorian Wallace – Laeh Su Tel!
Drawing inspiration from across the globe, Dorian Wallace delivers a remarkably cohesive and compelling double album of improvised solo piano works. Laeh Su Tel! unfolds in […]
ReadAccording to Ray: Ray Charles’s Message to America
On March 23rd, 2025, I had the pleasure of hearing MUSE/IQUE perform their outstanding show, According to Ray: Ray Charles’s Message to America. The show immediately […]
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