Arthur “L.A.” Buckner‘s deep infatuation with music began at an early age. At age 3 he would practically go an entire church service without looking away from the drums. His father took notice and shortly thereafter purchased his first drum kit. 

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L.A. Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a master’s degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music. Currently, LA serves as co-host for the two-time Webby award-winning PBS music education YouTube series Sound Field. 

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In August 2020, LA took iTunes by storm with the release of his project BiG HOMiE, which reached the #1 Jazz position within 24 hours of its release. 

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"Arthur 'LA' Buckner's compositions soar and sway, blurring the line between Sunday church service and face-melting jam sessions."

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“Brassy, smooth, and syncopated with perfect finesse.”

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MSP Magazine: L.A. Buckner, Rising Jazz Star of the North

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The Current: Chart-topper L.A. Buckner: "I make Black music"

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