Posted in 90s/00s On the Gig

Women In Rock

Join AKAA members Patrick Bruce and Jason DeBlanc with the AU Commercial Music Faculty band on Tuesday October,27th for a Women in Rock Concert at 7:00…

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Posted in Listening Room

Listening Room Feature: Chick ‘n Miff

Lately, two musicians from different eras have caught my ear: pianist Chick Corea and trombonist Miff Mole. Though they use vastly different harmonic languages—Miff never…

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Posted in Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now Feature: Khari Allen Lee

Knights alum and ace saxophonist Khari Lee is staying busy in the New Orleans jazz scene in recent gigs with Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown…

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Posted in Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now Feature: Kate Higgins

AKO Vocalist in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Kate Higgins has enjoyed success as a voice actress, singer, and jazz pianist. Currently residing in…

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Posted in Musical Influences

Musical Influences: “The Jones Boys”

I remember it as if it was yesterday. It was the summer of 1978. I was a freshman in high school, attending Tommy Goff’s Auburn…

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1978-79 Band
Posted in Gig Tall Tales

Gig Tall Tales: Joe Watson

My first thoughts when recounting tales of gigs from days gone by are: Was it illegal? Can I still be charged? Did it really happen…

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Posted in On the Gig

David Evans with the Chuck Israels Orchestra

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