Home » Jazz Articles » California State University Long Beach
Jazz Articles about California State University Long Beach
About California State University Long Beach
Related Articles | Concerts | Albums | Photos | Similar ToCalifornia State University Long Beach: Studio 1
by Jack Bowers
Another university-level jazz ensemble that can flat-out play, thanks to the sturdy foundation set in place by the late John Prince and the continuing efforts of his successor and current director, Neal Finn. It’s not often that one can number student compositions among the highlights of a recording such as Studio 1, but the two by pianist Gerhart Guter (“Zapotaxi,” “The Men in White”) are so well-written as to easily warrant the sincerest accolades one can bestow, as are Finn’s ...
read more