Bob Sheppard and Dan Szabo Performance Covered by LA Weekly
Jazz studies faculty Bob Sheppard and DMA pianist Dan Szabo were included in LA Weekly‘s write-up of their performance with Hungarian drummer Ferenc Nemeth and jazz guitarist Lionel Loueke. Read the article.
David Arnay
David Arnay is an active and highly regarded pianist, composer, music teacher, and consultant in the Los Angeles area. A lecturer of jazz studies and popular music, he is on faculty at the USC Thornton School of Music and at Pasadena City College. David Arnay has toured internationally and performs extensively in Los Angeles, leading… Continue reading David Arnay
Ambrose Akinmusire Included in Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour Preview
Noozhawk previewed the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour 55th Anniversary Celebration, which includes jazz trumpet faculty Ambrose Akinmusire as part of its band. Read the article.
The Manteca Bulletin Highlights Bob Mintzer in Delta Jazz Festival Preview
The Bob Mintzer Big Band was the closing act of the festival that included bands, combos, and vocal jazz ensembles from throughout the Western United States. Read the article.
Peter Erskine Profiled by Digital Drummer
Jazz studies faculty Peter Erskine was interviewed on his influences, his dedication to music education, career highlights, and his thoughts on the future of the industry. Read the article.
Ambrose Akinmusire Bio in the Jazz Times
The Jazz Times ran a brief bio on jazz trumpet faculty Ambrose Akinmusire’s rise in the jazz world. The story mentioned his various mentors and his work with the Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet. Read the article.
The Los Angeles Times Mentions Ambrose Akinmusire and the Anthony Lucca Quintet
The jazz trumpet faculty member and collective of Thornton students were featured in the LA Times preview of the Angel City Jazz Festival. Read the article.
Jazz Trumpet Faculty Ambrose Akinmusire Highlighted in the Seattle Times
Akinmusire’s performance with the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra was mentioned in a Seattle Times review of the 55th annual Monterey Jazz Festival. Read the article.
Jazz Trumpet Faculty Ambrose Akinmusire Featured on Amoeba Music
Akinmusire’s Blue Note debut, When The Heart Emerges Glistening, was highlighted in an Amoeba Music blog post.Read the article.
Trombone Jazz Faculty Bill Watrous Included in Courier-Mail Article
The Courier-Mail discusses Watrous’ career and work with singer, Ingrid James. Read the article.