Alfred Music Publishing, the world leader in educational music publishing since 1922, is proud to continue its 88-year legacy as a family-owned and operated organization with the appointment of Ron Manus as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Read More
These and other musical questions are addressed in noteworthy books in a year in which authoritative biographies of Louis Armstrong, Ralph Stanley, and David Bowie compete for attention with coffee-table tomes on the Rolling Stones, Johnny Mercer, and the photographic history of rock-'n' roll. Read More
An 11-year-old girl in South Los Angeles discovers she has a talent for spelling. Read More
Courtesy Kevin Cole says he's eager to come home with a show that brings people together. Read More
FUN, FUN, FUN—Legendary music icon Brian Wilson crafts a melody at The Canyon club in Agoura Hills on Dec. 3. Read More
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today named music legend Paul McCartney as the recipient of the third Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. An all-star tribute concert is planned for spring 2010. Read More
Singer/songwriter Michael Feinstein was appointed today as the new director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Read More
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today named music legend Paul McCartney as the recipient of the third Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. An all-star tribute concert is planned for spring 2010. Read More
Songwriter, known for his collaborations with his brother, George Gershwin. The two wrote hit songs for such musicals as Porgy ... Read the full Ira Gershwin bio.