Lorry Black first fell in love with Benny Goodman’s album “The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert” at band camp when he was just 14 years old. Read more...
Photo: (Thomas Tran/Daily Bruin)
Music
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May 29, 8:13 pm
JazzReggae Festival jazzes up Sunset Rec, features six varied artists
Colorful blankets littered the grass of Sunset Recreation Center for this year’s JazzReggae Festival. Monday’s music event celebrated its 32nd anniversary this year. The Cultural Affairs Commission hosted the event, which featured performances from six artists and groups such as rhythm and blues singer Jamila Woods, as well as a variety of vendors and artwork. Read more...
Photo: Charlotte Day Wilson’s raspy vocals were accompanied by a mix of jazz and techno instrumentals at the 32nd annual JazzReggae Festival. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
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May 24, 11:46 pm
Global Melodies: Ensemble transforms traditional jazz through Latin rhythms
Just three percussion instruments – the conga, bongos and timbales – transform a big band into a Latin ensemble full of upbeat melodies and unexpected rhythms. Read more...
Photo: The LatinJazz Big Band features a variety of standard big band instruments, such as the trumpet and trombone. However, LatinJazz Big Band differentiates itself from other jazz ensembles through its use of Latin percussion instruments. The ensemble practices Latin jazz, whose roots can be traced back Afro-Cuban music. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
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May 24, 1:57 pm
Q&A: Pianist Faina Lushtak discusses compositions and upcoming UCLA performance
Pianist Faina Lushtak began her career in music as a child prodigy in the Soviet Union. Since then, Lushtak has composed numerous original works for various instruments including saxophone and violin. Read more...
Photo: Faina Lushtak, a professor of music and piano performance at Tulane University, will headline the latest installment of the David L. Abell UCLA Piano Masters Series. (Courtesy of Arman Sadeghpour and Faina Lushtak)
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May 21, 3:03 pm
Global Melodies: Music of African Americans Ensemble
Under the direction of James Roberson, the students of the Music of African Americans Ensemble perform a diverse mix of gospel music. The class not only teaches the students the fundamentals of gospel music, but also about the contextual history behind spiritual music dating back to the 1600s with the enslavement of Africans. Read more...
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May 21, 1:57 pm
Video: Spring Sing 2018
Spring Sing 2018 was held in Pauley Pavilion on May 18. Students gathered together to watch the Student Alumni Association uphold one of UCLA’s longstanding musical traditions. Read more...
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May 19, 1:44 pm
Concert review: Taylor Swift at the Rose Bowl
Taylor Swift’s “reputation” tour crystallized her transformation from saccharine sweetheart to serpentine superstar. But her performance suggested that the metamorphosis has been all on her own terms. Read more...
Photo: Taylor Swift exuded self-confidence and charisma at her performance at the Rose Bowl on Friday night. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)