In a quiet backyard nestled in the Sherman Oaks hills, seasoned jazz musician Larry Goldings begins to play the punchy opening notes to Van Halen’s “Jump” on his prized melodica. Standing beside him ...
A beginner tap dance class they were taking was their escape from the reality of their lives, and that was pulled out from under them when the instructor quit just before the big competition. The ...
Tap dancer Melinda Sullivan and jazz pianist Larry Goldings practice their musical performance together at Goldings' home studio. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) In a quiet backyard nestled ...