Paul Cezanne

Houston's Top 5 Jazz Clubs

5. RED CAT JAZZ CAFE Admittedly, Red Cat has its hits and misses, but for a jazz neophyte looking to make his or her debut into the world of Fitzgerald and Armstrong, this "cafe" is a good place to start. Its relatively new Franklin Street address places Red Cat at the very beginning of downtown, an ... More >>

The Rocks Off 100: Tianna Hall, Singer of Sweet Songs

Who? You could argue that Tianna Hall is the best jazz singer in all of Houston. I mean, you could argue against it too, but it's like arguing that the moon landing was faked. Her smoky voice is a fine mix of skill and improvised magic, and it's landed her on the Grammy nomination ballot three time ... More >>

Meet the 2012 HPMA Showcase Nominees: Tianna Hall

Rocks Off reached out to the artists playing this year's Houston Press Music Awards showcase Sunday, August 5, and asked them to introduce themselves. Here's what they sent back. Catch up with the other showcase nominees and see the rest of our HPMA coverage Rocks Off: When and where was your firs ... More >>

My Five Favorite Works of Art Featuring Food

I generally enjoy museums even if I don't always understand or fully appreciate what I'm (supposed to be) seeing. The problem comes when I start seeing repeated representations of food and drink. Even if I've just eaten a giant baguette slathered with pate (as was the case when I went to the Louvre ... More >>

Capsule Art Reviews: "New Formations: Czech Avant-Garde Art and Modern Glass from the Roy and Mary Cullen Collection," "New Paintings: Geoff Hippenstiel," "Perspectives 177: McArthur Binion," "Peter Massing: Time After Time," "Sherrie Levine: Selected

Clay Moore and the Frontera Jazz Quartet

"Salon des Refusés 2011"

More Local Music News Than Flying Elbow Drops

We may have lost Macho Man Randy Savage this morning, but MCM is still alive and dropping that flying elbow full of local music news. Snap into the latest installment of our Magnolia City Mixtape. Ooooohhh Yeeaaahhh! ​Before we dive in, don't forget that the poster show for Free Press Summer ... More >>

Bill Solley

“Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces from the National Gallery of Art”

Mickey Moseley with Valentine’s Day Love Songs

The Asle Roe Trio

Straight, No Chaser

The most underground music in Houston right now isn't rap or indie rock...it's jazz.

Bobby Lyle

Not So Great News from the Health Department

The Wayback Machine: 5, 10 and 15 Years Ago in Houston Music

Staying Cool at Joe Carmouche's Legends Jazz Cafe

Houston's new downtown jazz digs

O Captain, My Captain

Admire the Landscape

Meet a Real Renoir

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, with Drop Trio

Thursday, December 1, at the Engine Room, 1515 Pease, 713-654-7846.

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Mo' Masterpieces

Never gone to New York? The MoMA comes to Houston

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Manet, Monet, Money

The Museum of Fine Arts tries to draw in the crowds with a "Season of Impressionism"

What's in a Name?

Paul Renoir once had it all. But after years of botched business deals, he has virtually nothing left of his inheritance save the one thing he can't lose: His lineage to the famous painter.

The Improviser

In a city that doesn't support jazz, Paul English still finds ways to make the music happen

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Cezanne

Best Restaurant to Impress a Date

La Colombe d'Or

In Good Hands

Woody Witt takes over Cezanne, and all of Houston sighs in relief

Forgotten Lines

Previously unissued recordings by the late David Catney set for fall release

Young Lion

Though only 17, Brandon Lee blows a mighty horn

Listen In

Listen In

Hollisters, Bo Patt, Hadden Sayers Band, and Tom Cummings Quartet

Double Time

Whether in a classroom or at the piano, Bob Henschen is always working

Local Rotation

Local Music Reviewed

Local Music News

Static

Critic's Choice

Jazz, the Houston Way

What Is It Good For?

Pop Moment

Pop Moment

PSAs for the People

Fried fish, jazz and Zappa memorabilia: Consume mass quantities

Dishes at an Exhibition

Lunch is more artful than dinner at trend-conscious Museum

Requiem

Dead at 33, David Catney leaves Houston a special jazz legacy

Flop Like an Eagle

Brad Tyer checks out of the Hotel California after five songs

Musical Chairs

Clubs open, clubs close -- the only thing constant is change itself

Press Picks

Piano Man

Houston's Dave Catney releases the classy Reality Road

All Rise