Looking for some great art and music? Well look no further.
Robert Drasnin, created his original alubum “Voodoo” in 1959, and not with the help of archivist and arranger Skip Heller and X drummer D.J. Bonebrake (on vibes) they have finally in 2007 recorded “Voodoo II.” Drasnin has been playing selections from both discs at various festivals around the country and in Europe with members of local symphony orchestras. He will be performing his exotic sounds live from one night only at the 8th annual Tiki Oasis festival in San Diego on August 15.
Raised in Los Angeles, Drasnin started as an alto sax player, working with Tommy Dorsey, Les Brown, and other big bands. After the early 1950s, he worked primarily as a studio musician. He eventually became musical director for CBS television, where he scored such shows as “Lost in Space” and “The Wild, Wild West.” He and Gerald Fried handled most of the scoring work on “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” after Lalo Schifrin left. He currently teaches film music composition at UCLA (where he graduated from) and has been rediscovered with the new revival of exotica.
A special limited numbered 7″ picture disc with tracks from both Drasnin CDs and artwork by Shag and Heather Watts will be on sale at this event. Canadian artist Watts will be on hand to sign the disc with Drasnin.
Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, 6 pm â 8 pm.
La Luz de Jesus
4633 Hollywood Bl.
Los Angeles California 90027
(323) 666-7667
Gallery hours are Monday â Wednesday: 11am â 7pm, Thursday â Saturday: 11am â 9pm and Sunday 12-6pm.
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