This is shaping up to be a very cool event.  There are three days of music by outstanding Asian American and Asian artists, capped by a rare solo piano performance by Japanese jazz piano sensation Hiromi.  The festival has been getting lots of attention, with articles in Downbeat, Jazz Times, LA Weekly, LA Times, Rafu [...]

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This text just in from Justin Kirk: Jim Rotondi, New York trumpet player and Criss Cross recording artist at Seven Grand Tonight at 7 Grand Street, Downtown LA. 10-1 NO COVER. With: Doug Webb sax, Joe Bagg keys, Lyman Medeiros bass, Gerry Gibbs drums. Should be awesome.

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