The Los Angeles Times featured the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC, with performances by USC Thornton faculty, alumni, and student ensembles—including the studio/jazz guitar ensemble Super-Axe, directed by Richard Smith; the Jazz Honors Combo, directed by Jason Goldman; Popular Music alumnus Derik Nelson; Popular Music student Caitlin Notey; and the Cinematic Guitar Ensemble, directed by Pat Kelley. Read the article