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'Listen To This' Exploring The Early Electric Period Of Miles Davis
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Mary Curtin Productions
For the past year, improvising keyboardist Dave Bryant, curator and host of the “Third Thursdays" series of monthly harmolodic jazz concerts, has also been involved with the “Listen To This" musical project, which explores the rich musical legacy of Miles Davis, particularly from his early electric period 1968-1975. The project includes founder Jerome Deupree of Morphine and Either/Orchestra (drums), Russ Gershon of Either/Orchestra (woodwinds, organ), Rick Barry of Bim Skala Bim and Lookie Lookie (percussion), Todd Brunel of Know Orchestra ...
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How to Reach the Best Music Business Contacts. Period.
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HypeBot
What if you could reverse the sinking feeling you get when you send an email blast to hundreds of contacts that goes entirely unanswered? What if you were able to better understand how to break into the industry instead of trying the shotgun approach and hoping for a hit? Would you? Because you can. It all comes down to genuine relationship building. You don't want to blindly spam people with self-proclaimed accolades, instead, try aligning yourself with people who you admire ...
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New 'Jazz, Period.' Film Takes a Stirring Look at Musical Mentorship and Loss
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Randy Cole
Montreal filmmaker Randy Cole adds another unique film to his growing public collection of short films on Jazz, with 'Pops,' a touching look at the bond between father and son musicians. Respected Montreal trumpeter Kevin Dean tells the story of his ballad 'Pops,' which he composed for his father in Mason City Iowa. Dean wrote the song at the request of his father, and practiced it with the elder Dean, just months before his father's sudden passing. Montreal's best musicians ...
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Doring Releases "Southern Exposure" After Mourning Period for Katrina
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Kari-On Productions
A vocalist with a unique sense for musical style, a charismatic stage presence and a voice that exudes passion and experience, Dorothy's new release, Southern Exposure (Quarter Note Records), was recorded in New Orleans with producer/pianist David Torkanowsky. Dorothy is a vocalist not limited by a genre of music or proficiency of only one style. Southern Exposure celebrates the diversity of this well traveled and seasoned veteran of performance. Doring is not only a dynamic multi-faceted vocalist but Doring is ...
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Mosaic Records Showcases --The Sugar Man's' Most Profound Musical Period: The Blue Note Stanley Turrentine Quintet/Sextet Studio Sessions
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All About Jazz
Stanley Turrentine was a big man with a big sound. Known for his soulful tone and passionate style, the legendary tenor saxophonist’s masterful interpretations of popular standards and rhythm& blues hits made him one of the best-loved jazz artists of the modern era. Mosaic Records’ latest boxed set, The Blue Note Stanley Turrentine Quintet/Sextet Studio Sessions, provides an insightful and comprehensive look at a side of the tenorman that, for the most part, has been unfortunately overlooked.
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