In Tuesday’s (5/8) Los Angeles Times, Chris Barton writes, “The L.A. jazz scene will continue to be led by a legend as the L.A. Philharmonic announced a one-year extension to Herbie Hancock’s contract as the Creative Chair for Jazz, allowing the composer-pianist and advocate for the music to continue his tenure through the 2013-14 season. ‘Working with the Los Angeles Philharmonic has been filled with wonderful experiences, from great performances at the Hollywood Bowl to playing at Walt Disney Concert Hall with Gustavo and this phenomenal orchestra,’ Hancock said in a statement released by the L.A. Phil late Monday. ‘The organization’s approach to live music encompasses the best the industry has to offer and I look forward to spending more time sharing in their jazz programming,’ he said. … Shows already announced for the 2012-13 season at Disney Hall include concerts with Hancock, the Wayne Shorter Quartet with Esperanza Spalding and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis.”
Posted May 9, 2012
