Portrait of Quincy Jones.
Photo credit: Art Streiber/AUGUST

Quincy Jones: Beyond Category

Join us during our season-long tribute to Quincy Jones’ extraordinary life and ongoing legacy.

Close-up of Duke Ellington.
Rockin’ In Rhythm: Re-Imagining The Legacy of Duke Ellington

Rockin’ In Rhythm

USC Thornton faculty member Ronald McCurdy curates Rockin’ In Rhythm: Re-Imagining The Legacy of Duke Ellington. Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Ellington’s life, student-driven projects re-introduce his genius through a contemporary lens.

A trio of students sing and play onstage under bright lights.
A trio of students sing and play onstage under bright lights.

Signature Series

Explore the best of the season with USC Thornton’s Signature Series events, curated by Dean Jason King.

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