Scary Pockets covers Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You”
close Scary Pockets is a Los Angeles funk band that features four USC Thornton alumni. Vocalist Kenton Chen (’10, Popular Music), guitarist Ryan Lerman (’09, Studio/Jazz Guitar), drummer Ben Rose (a Dornsife grad who majored in Jazz Studies for one year), bassist Sam Wilkes (’13, Popular Music), and keyboardist Jack Conte recently recorded a cover… Continue reading Scary Pockets covers Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You”
Steve Trovato
Steve Trovato is a faculty member in the Studio Guitar and Popular Music departments at the USC Thornton School of Music. A world-class guitarist, he has released several recordings under his own name that all received favorable reviews. Trovato’s masterly technique, intoxicating spontaneity and mesmerizing choice of material never fail to dazzle audiences everywhere. His kaleidoscopic… Continue reading Steve Trovato
Frank Potenza to be honored in native Rhode Island
Frank Potenza, a member of USC Thornton’s Studio/Jazz Guitar faculty, will be inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame. The Providence native lived in Rhode Island until the 1980’s and formerly taught at the Rhode Island School of Music. Potenza, who is an active performer, composer and arranger, has released 9 solo albums… Continue reading Frank Potenza to be honored in native Rhode Island
USC Thornton faculty and musicians attending music education camp in Brazil
USC Thornton Dean Robert Cutietta is currently attending GLOMUS, a gathering of international music and arts education professionals in Natal, Brazil, along with several Thornton students and faculty. The biennial event, which is hosted by the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, aims to “create a forum for intercultural exchange in the fields of… Continue reading USC Thornton faculty and musicians attending music education camp in Brazil
Greg Phillinganes brings all-star band to campus to perform with students
On Friday, Oct. 21, noted musical director Greg Phillinganes brought an all-star band to campus for a special Popular Music Forum featuring musicians from the bands of Michael Jackson, The Tonight Show, and more. After running the band through examples of musical genres, from Rihanna’s “Work” to Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff” and Willie… Continue reading Greg Phillinganes brings all-star band to campus to perform with students
Pat Kelley headlines first annual Chet Baker Festival
Pat Kelley, senior lecturer in USC Thornton’s Studio Guitar program, headlined at the first annual Chet Baker Jazz Festival on October 10, 2015. The event was held in Yale, Oklahoma, the birthplace of the renowned jazz trumpeter and vocalist. Kelley and his trio performed in one of several concerts honoring Baker’s musical legacy.
Alumnus Terry Carter releases second educational music app
USC Thornton Studio/Jazz Guitar alumnus Terry Carter (MM ’02), a Los Angeles-based guitarist, producer and educator, has released a new mobile app to parallel his Rock Like the Pro’s guitar book series. Users of the Rock Like the Pro’s app will have access to over 300 videos and lessons that cover the logistics of learning… Continue reading Alumnus Terry Carter releases second educational music app
Bruce Forman’s jazz trio profiled in Glendale News-Press
USC Thornton faculty member and internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Bruce Forman will perform with his jazz trio on Aug. 26, at Burbank’s Viva Cantina. The group, known as Bruce Forman’s Trio, will perform songs from their latest album entitled “The Book of Forman,” which the Glendale News-Press has already lauded for its fierce and authentic… Continue reading Bruce Forman’s jazz trio profiled in Glendale News-Press
Two O’Clock Studio/Jazz Guitar Ensemble plays “Sora”
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Four O’Clock Studio/Jazz Guitar Ensemble plays Aerosmith’s “Dream On”
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