Jazz/Blues
Joni Mitchell Hospitalized, Found Unconscious in Her L.A. Home Statement Says
REVIEW: Frederica von Stade is Riveting in ‘A Coffin in Egypt,’ an Opera Strong in Emotional Impact, Yet Lacking in Musical Variety
'A Coffin in Egypt' received its Chicago premiere Saturday night at the Harris Theater, with mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade in the starring role. The new opera by Ricky Ian Gordon is enlivened by von Stade’s emotionally moving portrayal of a woman struggling to deal with her wealthy husband’s infidelity. The Tallest Man on Earth Streams Latest LP 'Dark Bird Is Home,' Hits Beacon Theatre June 3
Swedish crooner Kristian Matsson a.k.a. The Tallest Man on Earth gives an entire genre of guitar playing folks a reason to delve deeper. His fourth studio album, Dark Bird is Home, is proof that his songwriting is not only eclectic but delicately disciplined too.
