Paul Jackson Jr. on Staying Ready
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Music-making master and USC Thornton professor Paul Jackson, Jr. has had an esteemed and Grammy-riddled career as an arranger, composer, guitarist, and producer.
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Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – August 24
August 24, 2023
Here’s news you might have missed this week.
Barbara Morrison: Still a Performer at the Center of Hearts
March 2, 2023
One year after revered songstress, vocal teacher and community activist Barbara Morrison’s passing at age 72, her legacy is humming along in full swing. The City of Los Angeles has renamed the corner of 43rd Street and Degnan (where the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center has stood for the past 14 years) “Barbara Morrison Square.” It was dedicated on the singer’s birthday last year, September 10, which also marked the date of the First Annual Barbara Morrison Jazz and Blues Festival.
Derf Reklaw, Renowned Jazz Musician, Succumbs
May 26, 2022
While in Los Angeles, Derf’s musical endeavors continued to soar. He performed throughout Europe with jazz musician Eddie Harris. He toured around Canada with rock musician Burton Cummings. His command of his craft took him to South Africa’s Joy of Jazz Festival playing alongside jazz singer Dwight Trible.
Black History Month News: Rev. Dr. Alexander Hamilton
February 7, 2019
In celebration of Black History Month, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas presented a scroll to the Reverend Dr. Alexander Hamilton, who arranged the late Aretha Franklin’s Grammy-Award winning gospel album Amazing Grace, among many other stellar musical achievements.