Sophomore James Davis sings at Pepperdine University on Oct. 22. Jazz has influenced many different genres. Photos by Melissa HoustonWith the strum of a guitar, the keys of a piano and the smoothness of vocals, jazz has entered the room.She walks in with grace and a little kick, setting her apart from her peers in funk and soul.Jazz began through a spirit of spontaneity. Groups … [Read more...] about Moving at the Speed of Jazz
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Pacific Sounds Music and Arts Festival Celebrates Art, Music, Community
With the goal of bringing the community together to celebrate art and music, Pepperdine’s Student Programming Board held the annual Pacific Sounds Music and Arts Festival. The PSMA concert featured student musicians and guest musicians, showcased a student art exhibition and hosted food trucks and activities for attendees March 23, at Alumni Park.PSMA is one of the main … [Read more...] about Pacific Sounds Music and Arts Festival Celebrates Art, Music, Community
Dance in Flight: Students Embody ‘Symbiosis’ With Movement
Dancers perform "community/individuality" to "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen in Smothers Theatre on Feb. 9. The program included multiple throwback songs along with modern music. Photos by Sammie Wuensche Student dancers took to the stage for Dance in Flight in Smothers Theatre from Feb. 9 to 11. The directors landed on the theme of "Symbiosis" to guide their choreography, … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight: Students Embody ‘Symbiosis’ With Movement
Album Review: Rex Orange County Expresses His Worries with ‘Who Cares?’
Rex Orange County sits in his grass-floored bedroom. Two Dalmatians circled around him as he called a third one to come closer to him. Photo courtesy of RCA RecordsEnglish singer-songwriter Alexander James O'Connor, or Rex Orange County, released his four studio album, "Who Cares?" on March 11. The 11 track alternative funk project shows the artist finding the motivation to … [Read more...] about Album Review: Rex Orange County Expresses His Worries with ‘Who Cares?’
Faith, Soul and All that Jazz
Photo courtesy of Ray Carr Religion Professor Raymond Carr uses the music of Thelonious Monk to merge the ideas of Karl Barth, a European theologian, with James Cone, the “father of black theology.” Monk’s jazz is crisp, soulful and sudden. In many ways, he differs from the smooth, silky sound that most think of when they think of jazz. Monk’s music plays like a … [Read more...] about Faith, Soul and All that Jazz
