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Iggy Pop's newest album "Free" is a reflection of the artist's eccentricities, at the expense of the quality of the product. The album is jazzy, moving away from Pop's typical rock. Although some lyrics are strong, a lot of them feel bizarre and lazy.

Review: Singer delivers outlandish addition to punk anthology

By Kara Bowen, Staff Writer • September 17, 2019

Iggy Pop is one of the few artists who perfectly represents the spirit of punk. A few of the highlights of his decades-long career include covering himself in peanut butter, performing in a loincloth,...

Female saxaphonist, composer, bandleader, educator and activist Roxy Coss is known for her work promoting women’s place in jazz music. Coss will be performing with the jazz ensemble at the college Feb. 27.

Jazz activist Roxy Coss to perform with jazz ensemble

By Ash Bailot • February 19, 2019

It’s not every day that songs like “Nasty Women Grab Back” and “Feminist AF” are performed in the James J. Whalen Center for Music. The Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble and guest saxophonist Roxy...

Rap genius Earl Sweatshirt released his third studio album after a three-year hiatus.

Review: Rap album is brief but bursting with emotion

By Kara Bowen, Life and Culture Editor • December 3, 2018
“Some Rap Songs” is ambitious and unexpectedly artistic, presenting a fusion of influences and emotional verses without fanfare.
Jeff Goldblum debuted his first jazz record of his live, improvisational performances.

Review: Jeff Goldblum debuts vivacious jazz record

By Harley McKenzie, Staff Writer • November 25, 2018
“The Capitol Studio Sessions” successfully portrays the sweet, sexy, silly, romantic messages the classics conveyed when they were first released
From left, lecturer Greg Evans, then–Ithaca College professor Nick Weiser and Associate Professor Nicholas Walker formed a jazz trio in 2014 called i3°. The trio regularly played Wednesday nights at the Argos Inn.

Professor trio jazzes things up in Ithaca community

By Silas White, Staff Writer • February 14, 2018
“It was something to look forward to at the beginning of the week and something to give us energy toward the end of the week,” Lecturer Greg Evans said.
The Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble is open to students of all majors through a blind audition process. "What is Jazz" is just one of the many concerts they put on per year.

Whalen concert teaches children the fundamentals of jazz

By Olivia Riggio, Staff Writer • September 20, 2017
“Ever since I could remember, the first time I heard jazz as a little kid, I thought, ‘this is music.’ It’s always spoken to me very directly.”
Mike Titlebaum is the saxophonist in his band, Music Because Music. The band brings together Ithaca College students, professors, alumni and Ithaca residents.

Music professor’s band brings local musicians together

By Jake Leary, Life and Culture Editor • September 6, 2017
We just want to bring beauty and joy and positive energy as often as we can to as many people as we can.
Silvia Spencer leans in close to Tom Seyler as a soft jazzy tune plays. Maxine Hansford/The Ithacan

Intergenerational prom honors elderly community in Ithaca

By Connor Duffy, Assistant Multimedia Editor • April 9, 2017
The theme of the prom was An Evening At Gatsby's, featuring jazz tunes from the '20s. The event featured Italian food and jazz tunes from the '20s.
From left, freshmen Theresa Butti, Maya Lazar, Katarina Benson, Miriam Ludwig and Mackenzie Bragan pratice at a rehearsal at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in Job 161. Freshman Madison D’Amico created the dance group to recreate the type of interwoven community of dancers she experienced during childhood. The group emphasizes personal and community growth.

New IC dance group defies style constraints and expectations

By Silas White, Staff Writer • February 22, 2017
IC Defy’s dance repertoire includes ballet, hip-hop, jazz and contemporary. Each style is taught by a different student instructor each day.
Sophomore Isaiah Horton performs an improvisational rap with Brü on Jan. 27 for the Sinfonia Ball in the Whalen Center for Music. The musician later put on a wig designed to look like President Donald Trump's hair and performed a rehearsed political rap.

Ithaca funk bands raise money for Southside Community Center

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor • February 1, 2017
To raise awareness for homelessness in Tompkins County, the Delta Chapter of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia hosted the Sinfonia Ball Jan. 27 in the Whalen Center for Music.
Review: Chazelle's 'La La Land' sings the same old tune

Review: Chazelle’s ‘La La Land’ sings the same old tune

By Mary Ford, Managing Editor • January 20, 2017
Hollywood may like "La La Land," but it doesn’t need it, not nearly as much as it needs new voices, new faces, new stories and new talent.

Review: ‘Big Boat’ demonstrates stellar funk-rock improvisation

By Sam Fuller, Photo Editor • November 4, 2016
The album, released Oct. 7, encapsulates the group’s classic funk sound in a fresh way.
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