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The Black Curtain - Eric Siereveld & Pearson Cross

Drs. Eric Siereveld & Pearson Cross bring jazz to the studios of 90.3 KEDM Public Radio.

Dr. Siereveld is an Assistant Professor of Trumpet & Jazz at the University of Louisiana Monroe. He also leads numerous ensembles at ULM. A veteran of the New York City music scene, his Broadway tour/credits include; Young Frankenstein, two tours with Elf: The Musical, Addams Family (International).

Dr. Pearson Cross is the Director of School of Behavioral & Social Sciences at ULM. Cross is a professional jazz piano player and has performed with the Monroe and Lafayette Symphonies. He is also a gifted music teacher bringing up young musicians in the jazz piano tradition.

Originally from Monroe, Cory has worked in a variety of media. He has worked in television news and spent seven years as a TV sports play-by-play announcer. He was also creative director for a television advertising department and worked extensively as a photojournalist. Cory has lived in both Dallas and New Orleans.