"In Hinduism, bhakti means devotion, trust, homage, worship, piety, faith or love, often to a personal deity. For decades, Jai Uttal has used this faith as the core of his music, living with Bengalese street musicians and mastering kirtan, the art of chanting and singing to God, with his guru Neem Karoli Baba. To that tradition he's brought reggae, rock, jazz and soul, creating what is really a whole new genre."
"West Coast jazz fans have every reason to feel pride over the ascension of Nicole McCabe, the Novato-raised alto saxophone powerhouse who's established herself as one of the most exciting improvisers on the L.A. scene. She made an impressive entrance with her 2020 debut album, Introducing Nicole McCabe. McCabe's supple phrasing and huge sound has made her a collaborator of choice for a disparate array of jazz heavyweights, from drummer Ari Hoenig and vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater to pianist Gerald Clayton and vibraphonist Sasha Berliner."
Jai Uttal and the Pagan Love Orchestra perform kirtan-rooted music that blends bhakti devotion with reggae, rock, jazz and soul, inviting audience members to sing, dance and commune. Nicole McCabe is a Novato-raised alto saxophone improviser whose 2020 debut established her on the L.A. scene; her supple phrasing and big sound led to collaborations with Ari Hoenig, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gerald Clayton and Sasha Berliner. McCabe tours to celebrate her new album Color Theory with a quartet featuring Alan Jones, Michael Potter and Michael Mitchell. Cinema Therapy pairs a licensed therapist and a filmmaker to watch films and conduct in-depth conversations about character dynamics and backstories.
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