For 35 hours a week, Jessica Felix works diligently as a barista in Brentwood and saves up her tips in an old pickle jar, relabeled “Hopes and Dreams” ““ not to pay for a Eurotrip or a new car, but for comedy lessons.
Author Archives: Rebecca Chen
Q&A: Duo Sonnymoon talks inspirations, sound evolution and upcoming JazzReggae Festival performance
UCLA’s annual JazzReggae Festival will return to campus this weekend. Daily Bruin’s Rebecca Chen spoke with Anna Wise and Dane Orr of Sonnymoon about their musical inspirations, what people can expect from the show and how their sound has changed from previous albums.
Concert to commemorate UCLA music professor Vitaly Margulis
Every time Vladimir Chernov crosses Charles E. Young Drive on his way to lunch, he remembers Vitaly Margulis, a world-renowned pianist, pedagogue and music philosophy author who taught in UCLA’s music department for 17 years and passed away last year.
Acoustically Speaking, a band comprised of professors, to perform in CAC concert
Tucked away in a corner of Boelter Hall is a laboratory with instruments one might not expect ““ a music stand, keyboard and saxophone.
Russian pianist Denis Matsuev to perform at Royce Hall
Royce Hall has a tradition of naming its pianos. On Tuesday, Russian pianist Denis Matsuev will be performing on a nine-foot-long Steinway piano that goes by the name of Ruby.
Industry insiders to share their insights at West L.A. Music’s Annual Recording Expo
Some believe that the music industry is one of the most difficult businesses to succeed in, with artists having to do everything from writing lyrics and finding melodies to spreading the word about their music.
UCLA-based trio jazzes up hip-hop
The Le J Trio plays a smooth blend of contemporary jazz, fusion and hip-hop ““ and just as a team might celebrate a game well-played, the trio celebrates a show with a taco tradition.