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Loyola University Jazz Band and Combo performs at their Spring concert.

Jean Montes leads a conga drum circle class in Loyola University's Roussell Hall

The Loyola Contemporary Music Ensemble performs on stage for Loyola University students.

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In this segment of a Loyola University, New Orleans Music Industry Studies lecture series, musician and industry veteran Martin Atkins addresses an audience question about how he became a member of Public Image Ltd.

In this Loyola University, New Orleans Music Industry Program Series, drummer Ray Fransen discusses his long career as a teacher and retail store owner. Topics include the challenges of teaching private lessons; maintaining a competitive edge against large retailers; and how the New Orleans music community has changed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Dafnis Prieto, a percussionist and a professor at NYU

Dafnis Prieto, a percussionist and a professor at NYU talks about writing songs on commission

Dafnis Prieto, a percussionist and a professor at NYU

Jazz icon Ron Carter shares his thoughts and experiences from decades of leading a band from the bass chair, in particular what avenues his work as a bandleader has opened up for other bassists in the same position and what he looks for in sidemen.