A short video biography detailed the life and just a few of the accomplishments of Avant, the first of the evening’s honorees, before Davell Crawford and Kori Withers performed tributes to the exec.

Ask pianist and composer Dave Grusin which of the 50-plus film scores that he’s written is his favorite, and he takes a second to answer. “When I think about what I liked, my thinking goes more to the ...

“Dave Grusin’s 40-year career in the music business has led him down many paths, and all have been successful for this gifted musician, composer, arranger, recording executive, and cowboy.” —Jazz ...

Trio of 2023 lifetime achievement honorees saluted during organization's fundraising benefit at L.A.'s Vibrato Grill Jazz. By Gail Mitchell Continuing its mission to honor “jazz and blues … one ...