HOLLYWOOD BOWL CHANGES DELIGHT ALL AT JAZZ FESTIVAL.Byline: - Fred Shuster The sound at the Bowl was clear as a bell. That was the verdict among audience members Saturday at the public unveiling of the Hollywood Bowl's $24 million renovation. A new stage, improved acoustics and high-powered projection screens made the opening day of the Playboy Jazz Festival The Playboy Jazz Festival is an annual event sponsored by Playboy Enterprises to celebrate jazz as well as feature both established and up and coming musicians of the genre. It was founded by Hugh Hefner and was first held in Chicago, Illinois at the Chicago Stadium in 1959. one to remember for both musicians and fans. ``I loved the sound,'' said Yvonne Zela, 35, of Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. . ``There is a clearness this year and the bass rocks you in your seat. Those huge screens on stage are definitely a benefit for people in the nose-bleed seats.'' Alto sax player Charles McPherson There are two notable people named Charles McPherson:
``Sometimes you really don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. what the audience is hearing, but from what I could tell on that stage, the sound was as clear in the crowd as it was for us players,'' he said. ``There's always a good vibe here anyway but this makes it even better.'' Saturday's event also took in musical sets by Etta James, Brian Culbertson Brian Culbertson (born January 12, 1973) is a smooth jazz musician and instrumentalist from Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of jazz band director and trumpeter Jim Culbertson, Brian's instruments include the keyboard and trombone. and Hugh Masekela Hugh Ramopolo Masekela (b. Witbank, South Africa, April 4, 1939) is an South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer. Masekela is an acknowledged master of African music. Biography He began singing and playing piano as a child. . While many noted the improved sound, some had more basic concerns. ``Yes, the sound is a little better, but the seats are still hard,'' said Mark Johnston, 43, of Shadow Hills. ``You would think for $24 million you'd get cushier seats.'' Johnston, who sat in a section of wooden benches, had to rent a cushion for 75 cents. Refurbishments include a newly constructed shell, enlarged stage and four high-powered projection screens. Fred Shuster, (818) 713-3676 fred.shuster(at)dailynews.com |
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