![Beloved professor Ndugu Chancler passed away last February.](https://music.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/NduguChancler_1080.jpg)
LA Philharmonic Association to honor Ndugu Chancler
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association will honor the late Ndugu Chancler, a former USC Thornton Jazz Studies and Popular Music faculty member, during the 41st annual Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl, June 8-9. Hosted by George Lopez, the celebration of Chancler will be held with Patrice Rushen, Chair of Thornton’s Popular Music program, and other guests.