The 67th Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF) will feature two top-tier bassists this year. Stanley Clarke is a groundbreaking artist who played a seminal role in the creation of a new musical genre in the 1970s. Kyle Eastwood is a leader of a later generation of player/composers who is also charting new paths in jazz. Stanley Clarke A Philadelphia son, young Clarke was … [Read more...] about All About That Bass
Flying Under the Radar
Guitarist John Beland's Star-Studded Career
He's quite possibly the most famous musician you've never heard of. A newly minted Pebble Beach resident, John Beland has lent his guitar and vocal chops to countless recordings and live performances. A conversation with him is liberally peppered with a plethora of mid- to late-20th century musical household names such as Arlo Guthrie, Ricky Nelson, Rita Coolidge, Glen Frey, … [Read more...] about Flying Under the Radar
Dress to Impress
A Consummate Carmel Shopping Experience at Khaki's Men's Clothier
The most frequently traveled route into downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea is via Ocean Avenue west from Highway 1. And the first thing visitors see upon entering town is a white, exquisitely landscaped building on the corner of Ocean and Junipero. The store's windows are an ever-changing riot of color and style, a statement that subtly and tastefully says, "Welcome to Carmel." This … [Read more...] about Dress to Impress
A Carmel Treasure
Kocek Jeweler, Inc., Exquisite Jewelry for Half a Century
Carmel-by-the-Sea in 1973 was a very different village than the one we know and love today. Yes, there were plenty of visitors, but the retail landscape was more directed to catering to a local clientele. As now, there were plenty of art dealers—in keeping with the town's heritage as an art colony—good restaurants and souvenir shops, in addition to shops that served the … [Read more...] about A Carmel Treasure
2023 Monterey Jazz Festival
An Exciting Blend of Old and New
The 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival's slate of performers is the final one to be curated by outgoing Artistic Director Tim Jackson. He's stepping down after 32 years with the organization and programming his swan song has been a bittersweet experience, "depending on the day." "I'm looking forward to a great year with a ton of great artists I've worked with for years. I've chosen … [Read more...] about 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival