was established to develop jazz relationships worldwide
I’ve been singing since I was a little kid. I grew up in poverty in a coal mining town in Pennsylvania and it wasn’t easy. The only way I could find peace with myself and feel a little bit of happiness was when I sang, so…
> Melanie Futorian and Sheila Jordan
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Arturo O’Farrill: Pianist, composer, educator, founder/director and performer of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, founder of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, recipient of 6 Grammy Awards, a multitude of commissions and…
> Melanie Futorian
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Second part of the photo report from NAMM, by Melanie Futorian. NAMM, established in 1901, it’s the largest trade event in the world for music professionals and lovers. Over 100,000 attendees flooded the convention center and 7,000 different brands were represented.
> Photographs by Melanie Futorian
Around the corner from Disneyland is a completely different playground. It’s the one for music professionals and music lovers. NAMM, (National Association of Music Merchants) established in 1901 is the largest trade event in the world.
> Photographs by Melanie Futorian
Two brothers, Noah and Miles speak about their father Gil Evans, and the new album trilogy honoring his work.
> Melanie Futorian
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I sat down with Kenwood Dennard masterful, innovative drummer and educator and asked him about his life then, now and later…
> Melanie Futorian
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Amongst much other, New York is a melting pot of music. You can hear just about anything anywhere. Music emitted from the streets is unfortunately often accompanied by an eerie pitch of passing ambulances, fire engine…
> Melanie Futorian
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