Jazz virtuoso and fusion pioneer Ralph Towner – composer of jazz standard Icarus – dies at 85

(Image credit: Tom Copi/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Jazz and acoustic guitar virtuoso Ralph Towner has died at the age of 85. News of the musician’s passing was shared on January 18 by his long-term label ECM. His daughter, Celeste Towner, confirmed the news. Best associated with the six- and twelve-stringContinue Reading

“We’re not just serving customers. We’re serving fellow musicians and our friends”: Sweetwater’s customer service has been ranked as one of the highest-rated in the country

Sweetwater has been placed among the top countries in the US for its customer service, earning its highest ranking in its 46-year history. The rankings have been decided by Newsweek magazine, with Sweetwater breaking into the top 10 in eighth position. That placing means it’s beat the Four Seasons, DisneyContinue Reading

UN Tourism Names Dr. Larry Dwyer as Winner of 2025 Ulysses Prize

The Ulysses Prize is UN Tourism’s highest academic honor, awarded to individuals whose work has significantly advanced the understanding and development of tourism through knowledge creation and its practical application. Since its establishment, the Prize has recognized the world’s foremost thinkers whose contributions have shaped the future of the sector.Continue Reading