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Biography Report: Quincy JonesIntroduction Jazz music became popular in the 20th century and that is thanks to some jazz musicians who made this genre rise to the top. One of the musicians who became an influential figure in this world of music is Quincy Jones. Named  by Time Magazine as one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century, Quincy Jones is an all around American music icon who was born on March 14, 1933 in the south side of Chicago, but was brought up in Seattle. At a young age, he showed his love for music Continue reading...

On April 16, 2015 at 7:30 P.M., Recital Hall from Laidlaw Performing Center Arts hosted an amazing concert. The performance was a part of concert series under the name of USA Musical Arts Series. The Wind Ensemble from University of South Alabama has performed seven pieces, the only exception that incorporated also a piano was the Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin but arranged here by Donald Hunsberger. The guest pianist, Jasmin Arakawa, Assistant Professor of Music enjoyed the audience with an astonishing performance of the piece. Four conductors climbed on the stage, on at a time to conduct Continue reading...

“El Siquisiri” is a Mexican song played by the band Los Pregoneros del Puerto. The composer of the piece is anonymous and the piece fits in the Son Jarocho style. The most striking element related to this band is the harp which is played by Gonzalo Mata. The harp has double role, used as a base instrument and also to lead the music further. The vocalist Jose Guiterrez creates with his voice swirling, strumming melodic lines, which are extremely effective harmonized by the two guitarists. The instruments used in this song are only traditional instruments. For the rhythm, after Continue reading...