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Backgrounder: Jimmy Forrest's 'Forrest Fire'
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
In the years leading up to World War II, tenor saxophonist Jimmy Forrest got his start in bands led by Jay McShann and Andy Kirk. After the war, he was with Duke Ellington and then was on his own. His big claim to fame was co-writing and first recording Night Train, which became a jazz and R&B standard. He also toured with Count Basie. Among my favorite albums by Forrest are those on the New Jazz and Prestige record labels. ...
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Five Thanksgiving Fireplace Albums
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Today is Thanksgiving in the U.S., and if you're like me, you will likely find yourself in front of a fireplace either before or after dinner. Whether you're on a sofa alone or with someone else, or you're sitting with headphones on and reading, I have a gift that will wrap you in tranquility as you watch logs aflame, snapping and hissing. Here are five of my favorite fireplace albums for the holiday weekend, without ad interruptions. Happy Thanksgiving, and ...
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Trumpeter/Composer Ian Carey's 6th CD, "Fire In My Head: The Anxiety Suite," To Be Released April 24 By Slow & Steady Records
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Bay Area trumpeter and composer Ian Carey has long aimed to blend the swing and virtuosity of jazz with the dense compositional textures of chamber music, but for his latest multi-movement creation, he turns that ambition towards a more personal topic. Fire in My Head (The Anxiety Suite) is the centerpiece of his new album, due for release by San Francisco’s Slow & Steady Records on April 24. “Normally I write a piece and try to figure out what it’s ...
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Jazz for the Fireplace
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
With Thanksgiving coming next Thursday and the December holidays just around the corner, you'll likely find yourself in front of a fireplace or cooking for friends in the coming weeks. Or simply unwinding by yourself. To make those evenings extra cozy, here are 10 jazz albums that are hip and remarkably soothing. Here are album titles and sample tracks: Bill Evans — From Left to Right (Verve) here... Paul Desmond and Jim Hall — Bossa Antigua (RCA) here... Tommy Flanagan ...
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Mandy Kemp Discusses Musical Roots Of Firecracker EP
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Christine King
Mandy Kemp is a singer with a passion for classic jazz vibes and unique textures. Recently, she released a new EP titled Firecracker. What’s really special about this release is definitely the fact that she combines her vocal versatility with an evergreen approach to the genre. The six tracks on Firecracker boast a classic feel and showcasing Mandy’s sultry vocal dynamics. The opening cut, “How Little We Know,” does an amazing job at combining excellent production aesthetics and Kemp's energetic ...
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800+ Artists Lost Tapes In Universal Fire [NY Times]
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The New York Times has published a list of over 700 more artists believed to have lost their masters in the 2008 fire that swept the backlot of Universal Studios in Hollywood. This follows an existing tally of more than 100 artists named in an investigation earlier this month. The new list, which journalist Jody Rosen says is a “partial selection” and “was culled from three separate UMG lists prepared for Project Phoenix” (a recovery program initiated by Universal Music ...
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Emily Remler: Firefly/Take Two
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Sometime in 1984, WKCR-FM's Bird Flight host Phil Schaap introduced me to guitarist Emily Remler. I was an early fan, and she was playing at the West End Bar near Columbia University where I had just completed grad school. As I recall, the place was half full and I was sitting in a booth when Phil graciously brought her over between sets. What I remember most were her eyes. They seemed vulnerable, like a doe's. Looking at her, it was ...
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Universal Music Vault Fire Story Could Alter Company’s Valuation
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HypeBot
Recently a new story from the New York Times revealed that a major fire in one of Universal Studios vaults had caused the company to lose more than 100,000 of its master tapes, and as a large share of the company may be headed for the auction block, questions are being raised as to how this loss might affect its overall value. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Last week a bombshell of a story from New York Times contributor Jody Rosen revealed that ...
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Audio Clips: By the Fireside
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
The same English songwriter and bandleader who gave us Cherokee, The Touch of Your Lips and The Very Thought of You, among others, wrote By the Fireside with Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly. Composed in London in 1931, the song was published in the U.S. that same year by Robbins Music. Noble was first to record the song in London with his New Mayfair Dance Orchestra on January 8, 1932, with Al Bowlly singing the vocal. American bands quickly followed, ...
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11 Ways To Get Hired For (Or Fired From) A Gig As A Freelance Musician
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In the way of large-scale, logistically complex freelance performance, musical entrepreneur Ari Herstand breaks down eleven key components regarding how artists who are hired for a freelance gig should conduct themselves, particularly if they don't want it to be their last. Guest post by indie musician and author Ari Herstand of Ari's Take “From the point of view of the person doing the hiring, it is far better to contract with a competent player who has a great and professional attitude ...
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