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Tag Archives: Jazz

Rozzi and Scary Pockets “thank u, next” funk rendition (Ariana Grande Cover)

February 16, 2019by rachelannc Leave a comment

Feeling all the Valentine’s feels? My favorite girl Rozzi did an amazing rendition of Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” with the talented funk of the Scary Pockets. Rozzi, an amazing […]

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Twin Sister Rock Duo Nalani & Sarina is anything but “Young & Inexperienced”

March 7, 2018by rachelannc Leave a comment

When it comes to East Coast versus West Coast, there’s something refreshing about two powerhouse sisters from New York who bring the energy, funk and heart of pop rock to […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

Grace Kelly Interview: The Korean American Musician Bringing Jazz To The Mainstream

October 10, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

At only 25-years-old, Korean American jazz musician, singer, songwriter, composer and renowned saxophone player Grace Kelly is already more than 10 years into her career. A prolific artist who is […]

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Tom Misch’s “South Of The River” is a disco-infused love song (Music Video)

August 23, 2017by rachelannc 1 Comment

Tom Misch just dropped the video for his groovy track “South Of The River” — and it’s funky, fresh and delicious. The 22-year-old London-based singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist has created […]

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Earl gives “One Dance” by Drake a reggae makeover

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Alaskan-born singer-songwriter and half-Filipina Kate Earl has given herself a jazz makeover in recent years. Her sultry vocals, Amy Winehouse meets Norah Jones breathiness and knack for soul and jazz […]

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Amy Vachal Interview: Brooklyn Singer-Songwriter Talks Post-Voice Journey and Upcoming Album

June 12, 2017by rachelannc 1 Comment

Amy Vachal is the kind of singer whose music puts you at ease. Full of acoustic-driven blues and pop folk-inspired tunes, the 28-year-old Brooklyn singer-songwriter has made it her mission […]

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The Mattson 2 with Bay Area legends Chaz Bundick (Toro Y Moi), Money Mark and Tommy Guerrero in intimate Chapel show

May 3, 2017by rachelannc 2 Comments

Shows on a Sunday night are a little weird if you ask me. But when you hear it’s International Jazz Day and twin guitar and drum duo The Mattson 2 […]

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Kate Earl releases lush music video for “I Love You”

July 28, 2016by rachelannc 2 Comments

EARL, or as singer-songwriter and soul singer Kate Earl calls herself as a means to reclaim her name, has come a long way. As an Alaskan native who moved to Los Angeles […]

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You Give Me That “Wicked Love” (Kate Earl Cover)

November 6, 2015by rachelannc 3 Comments

Warm cups. Cool weather. Brisky leaves and jazzy tunes. You’ve gotta love those perfectly lazy days when you wake up at the crisp of morning, well-rested and snuggled up in all your fuzzy […]

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In honor of the late Amy Winehouse and “Valerie” (The Zutons Cover)

August 13, 2015by rachelannc Leave a comment

In honor of the late Amy Winehouse, I decided to plug in the electric and groove to this wonderfully soulful tune, originally created by The Zutons. I’ve been preparing for […]

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Covers, Music

Nick Waterhouse put the Swing in Off Center’s POP ‘Party on the Plaza’

January 27, 2015by rachelannc Leave a comment

Place yourself in the 1950s. A time period when rock ‘n’ roll meant grooving to toe-tapping rhythm and blues; when men donned thick-rimmed glasses and girls in circle skirts flirtatiously […]

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Postmodern Jukebox Takes Pop Back in Time, Live at the Segerstrom (1-23-2015)

January 25, 2015by rachelannc Leave a comment

Place yourself in the 1940’s. A time period where flapper dresses and cabaret singers were a thing. Women seduced with their discreet sexuality. Men flung their money around while big […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

“Whiplash” gives real sweat, blood and tears to become one of this year’s best films

November 22, 2014by rachelannc 9 Comments

There couldn’t be a more fitting name for Whiplash. It haunts your nerves, shakes your bones, and drives you right to your core. The struggle to be the “best of […]

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