Jazz in Paterson
Details the history of jazz music in Paterson, New Jersey, and includes a discussion of musicians, community and school bands, music stores and studios, and local jazz clubs. Notables include Bucky Pizzarelli, Fred Dittamo, and Lou Costello (who l...
A symposium with Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman of The Hooters music band
Symposium event with music band The Hooters. Program includes musical performances and discussion of issues related to the music industry: the origins and history of the band; the role regional media played in the band's success; their professional...
Up Down & Sideways
Close to the India - Myanmar border is the village of Phek in Nagaland. Around 5000 people live here, almost all of whom cultivate rice for their own consumption. As they work in cooperative groups — preparing the terraced fields, planting sapling...
Music management seminar with Steve Leeds and Danny Goldberg, author of "Bumping into Geniuses"
This seminar covers Danny Goldberg’s vast professional background and experiences leading up to his book "Bumping into Geniuses." He discusses what he looks for in an artist; his relationship with Led Zeppelin; why he decided to write the book; h...
Music management seminar with Steve Leeds and Al Branch
Al Branch discusses his company “Hip Hop Since 1978,” his introduction to the music industry, his work for Jay-Z, keys for a successful career, 360 deals, how Hip Hop Since 1978 started, Lil Wayne’s and Drake’s careers, commercial branding, ...
Music management seminar with Steve Leeds and Rob Fusari
Rob Fusari - producer and songwriter for Lady Gaga, LA Reid, Whitney Houston, Will Smith, and Destiny’s Child - discusses his career in the music industry. Topics include Fusari’s beginnings with mentor Irwin Levine, how he learned to write song...
Music management seminar with Steve Leeds, Tommy James, and Martin Fitzpatrick
Pop-rock musician Tommy James of Tommy James & The Shondells discusses his life and career in music in conjunction with his book, “Me, the Mob, and the Music.” Topics include his first band at 14 years old, his hit “Hanky Panky” with the Sho...