USC Thornton jazz faculty, Peter Erskine performs a multimedia set for KIN
Modern Drummer Magazine Columnist John Emrich assists USC Thornton jazz faculty, Peter Erskine, with a multimedia performance for the Kellogg Innovative Network’s “Etudes for Innovation, Opus 5” event. learn more
Peter Erskine Interviewed by DownBeat Magazine
Jazz studies faculty Peter Erskine was interviewed on his recently released ebook, No Beethoven, which is an autobiographical account of his time with the Weather Report. Read the article.
Bill Watrous and Bob Mintzer Mentioned in The Houstonian
Jazz studies faculty Bill Watrous was featured in The Houstonian for his 53rd Bill Watrous Jazz Festival. The article also mentioned jazz studies chair Bob Mintzer, who is holding clinics throughout the festival. Read the article.
Ambrose Akinmusire Mentioned in the Los Angeles Times
Jazz studies faculty Ambrose Akinmusire was included in a Los Angeles Times story on jazz shows happening around the LA area during the spring. Read the article.
Ambrose Akinmusire Mentioned in The West Milford Messenger
Jazz studies faculty Ambrose Akinmusire was mentioned in The West Milford Messenger‘s preview of the The Monterey Jazz Festival 55th Anniversary Tour. Read the article.
Peter Erskine Featured in the NT Daily
The University of North Texas publication featured jazz studies faculty Peter Erskine for his performance with the UNT One O’ Clock Lab Band. Read the article.
Alan Pasqua and Harry McKenzie Contribute to MajoringInMusic Article
Jazz piano faculty Alan Pasqua and jazz studies alum Harry McKenzie recently contributed to an article on MajoringInMusic, which lists eight considerations for prospective students planning to major in jazz. Read the article.
Ronald McCurdy Mentioned by the Los Angeles Times
Jazz studies faculty Ronald McCurdy was mentioned in the Los Angeles Times‘ preview of the “GRAMMY in the Schools Live!” event that occurred on USC’s campus and featured Colombia musician Juanes. Read the article.
Ambrose Akinmusire Mentioned by The Guardian
Jazz studies faculty Ambrose Akinmusire was mentioned in The Guardian‘s review of saxophonist Walter Smith III, who Akinmusire has recently toured and performed with. Read the article.
Alan Pasqua Included in Prog Archives Review
Rock music website Prog Archives gave Blues for Tony a 4/5 rating. The album features jazz studies faculty Alan Pasqua and pays homage to The New Tony Williams Lifetime quartet, of which Pasqua was an original member. Read the article.