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Thelonious Monk's "In Walked Bud" | Stories of Standards

Composed in 1947, Thelonius Monk's "In Walked Bud" is a tribute to jazz pianist Bud Powell. The tune's chord progression borrows from Irving Berlin's 1927 standard "Blue Skies." "In Walked Bud" spans…

“Manteca” | Listener Picks, April 20

Composed in 1947 by Chano Pozo, Dizzy Gillespie and Gil Fuller, “Manteca” is one of the earliest Afro-Cuban jazz tunes and Gillespie’s most popular recordings. Tune in today as we…

Su Teatro Word Fest | April 20-26

Su Teatro Performing Arts and Cultural Center is hosting its 1st Ever Word Fest April 20 through 26, a festival dedicated to promoting a deeper appreciation of the written word…

"Giant Steps" | Listener Picks, April 14

John Coltrane's most influential composition, "Giant Steps," was the biggest hit from his first album as a band leader. The original recording band included Tommy Flanagan on piano, Paul Chambers…

XicanIndie Film Fest XVII: Words of Revolution Review

On the opening night of XicanIndie Film Fest XVII hosted by Su Teatro Performing and Cultural Arts Center, award-winning film Words of Revolution helped kick-off the festival showcasing the best in Chicano independent films and Latino World Cinema April 9…

“’Round Midnight” | Listener Picks, April 9

Composed by Thelonious Monk and Cootie Williams, "'Round Midnight" is one of the most recorded jazz standards. Referred to as the “National Anthem of Jazz”, there are more than 1,700…

"Milestones" | Listener Picks, April 7

​Miles Davis first recorded “Milestones” in 1957 with tenor saxophonist John Coltrane, pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers, drummer Philly Joe Jones and alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderley for the album…

“On Green Dolphin Street” | Listener Picks, April 6

Originally composed by Bronisław Kaper with lyrics by Ned Washington, "On Green Dolphin Street" was written for the 1947 film Green Dolphin Street. The film was based on the 1944…

XicanIndie Film Fest | April 9-12

XicanIndie Film Fest XVII, a four day film festival showcasing the best in Chicano independent films and Latino World Cinema, will take place at Su Teatro Performing and Cultural Arts…

Arthur Johnston's "My Old Flame" | Stories of Standards

Accompanied by the Duke Ellington Orchestra, actress and vocalist Mae West first introduced "My Old Flame" in the 1934 film Belle of the Nineties.  Composed by Arthur Johnston with lyrics…

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