{"id":2932,"date":"2008-07-17T20:12:00","date_gmt":"2008-07-18T03:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=2932"},"modified":"2008-07-17T20:12:00","modified_gmt":"2008-07-18T03:12:00","slug":"a-swinging-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=2932","title":{"rendered":"A Swinging Night"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Last night, we went to the Hollywood Bowl<\/a>. We do this about once a year, depending on who the artists are. Last night was a night of Swing music<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The opening act was Sophie Milman<\/a>, a young Canadian singer who grew up in Russia and Israel. I wasn\u2019t that impressed with her: her stylings were off, she had odd hand movements, she seemed to slur her words, and her choice of music was just… odd. A jazz version of \u201cMatchmaker Matchmaker\u201d? Give me a break.<\/p>\n

The first main act was the Manhattan Transfer<\/a>. This is a group of four jazz and swing singers who do a remarkable job. Their act was swinging and very enjoyable, but not quite as energetic as the second act. There was some remarkable scat singing, however.<\/p>\n

The second act (after the intermission) was what we came for: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy<\/a>. Their focus for the evening was the music of Cab Calloway, although they did a number of their favorite numbers. They noted they will be releasing a new album in February 2008. In any case, this show had them dancing in the aisle (and the row in front of us, which annoyed ixixlix<\/a>). But it was a great set, and left us with lots and lots of energy. I just love BBVD\u2019s music. Their act also featured the dancing of the Hollywood Hornets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So, all in all, a good night, although I got home way<\/i> to late, especially when I had to get up at 4:45am. Somehow I made it to work, but did have a slight headache I had to beat down. But for BBVD, it was worth it.<\/p>\n

As usual… what\u2019s next? Next up on our theatre calendar is \u201cParade<\/a><\/i>\u201d at Neighborhood Playhouse, Palos Verdes<\/a> (Sat 7\/19 @ 8pm), \u201cLooped<\/i>\u201d at Pasadena Playhouse<\/a> (Sat 7\/26 @ 8pm), \u201cSinging in the Rain<\/a><\/i>\u201d at Cabrillo Music Theatre<\/a> (Sat 8\/2 @ 2pm), and \u201cAssassins<\/a><\/i>\u201d at West Coast Ensemble<\/a> (Sun 8\/10 @ 2pm).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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