Phil Ranelin jazz quintet graces SMC’s Edye Second Space

Nathan Gawronsky, News Editor
May 4, 2011

Standing between his trombone, a grand piano, a flute, a tenor saxophone, and a drumset, Phil Ranelin, 71, tries his best to answer the hasty questions of students that came to see him perform.             “What are the names of your songs?”... Read more »

Kevin “Brandino” Brandon brings jazz to SMC

Nathan Gawronsky, Staff Writer
March 29, 2011

Students and fans of jazz at Santa Monica College honored a special musical guest on Friday, March 25th at The Edye Second Space in the Performing Arts Center. Kevin “Brandino” Brandon is what one would call a musician’s musician. An accomplished and respected bassist who began playing... Read more »