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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…