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All About Jazz Launches All About Jazz Media, Expanding Into a New Era of Storytelling and Artist Support
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All About Jazz
For nearly three decades, All About Jazz has served as one of the world’s leading platforms for jazz journalism, connecting millions of readers with the music, the artists, and the stories that define the genre. Today, All About Jazz announces the launch of All About Jazz Media, an evolution of its mission—designed to not only tell those stories, but to support the people behind them in more direct, sustainable ways. All About Jazz Media is a global content and funding ...
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Ben Makinen Signals New Era For Jazz, AI, And Ethics
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Ben Makinen
Ben Makinen Announces New Chapter in Jazz, AI, and Cultural Accountability Resignation from the Recording Academy, the signing of Ai jazz artist Mutual Mind, and expanded global initiatives signal a new phase of ethical and technological engagement in the Bmakin Music and Bmakin Film jazz ecosystem. In April 2025, I wrote in these pages about Echoes of Tradition, an award-winning music documentary whose PBS distribution deal was terminated after provably false statements circulated on social media. The film explores Native ...
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'Powerhouse' Levy De Andrade: Orchestrating A New Era Of Jazz Fusion Excellence
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Levy DeAndrade
Levy DeAndrade Unveils Monumental Jazz Fusion Collaboration with Industry Icons Jazz composer and visionary Levy DeAndrade has announced a groundbreaking new project that unites a staggering ensemble of twenty-four world-class musicians. This collaboration serves as a masterclass in modern fusion, bridging the gap between technical virtuosity and soulful harmony. At the heart of the project is a “who’s who" of jazz legends. The rhythmic foundation is anchored by drumming icon Dave Weckl and the unparalleled bass work of John Patitucci. ...
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The Institution-builder At The Keyboard: How Luping Robyn Xu Is Powering A New Era For New England’s Music Ecosystem
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Frank Gazerro
The Chinese pianist Luping Robyn Xu has rapidly become one of the defining musical forces in New England, a marquee artist whose piano, leadership, and pedagogy are shaping the future of multiple top-tier institutions. Since 2024, she has held a leading post at the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) as Lead Pianist and Piano Pedagogue, a role the organization has already extended through 2028. In that capacity, Xu is central to NEMPAC’s concerts, musical productions, events, and ...
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A New Era For Colombian Zarzuela At Home And Beyond
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All About Jazz
When conversations turn to the resurgence of zarzuela in Colombia, the name that invariably leads the discussion is Lina Sarmiento. Recognized as the foremost zarzuela and jazz crossover vocalist of the new generation, Sarmiento’s impact is the result of formidable talent paired with an unyielding drive to reinvent tradition. As Ramondo Clere reports, at just 27, her leadership has transformed zarzuela from a nostalgic relic into a living, ever-expanding language of expression—captivating listeners from Medellín to Massachusetts. Lina Sarmiento’s ascent ...
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Chip Boaz Launches A New Era Of His Musical Journey With The Release Of New Chapter
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All About Jazz
Bassist and composer Chip Boaz has launched a new era of his musical journey with the release of his four song EP New Chapter. A trio recording with pianist Amanda Addleman and drummer Ben Lauffer, New Chapter highlights Boaz’s carefully crafted original music that combines jazz, latin music, and fusion while creating space for his distinct voice on acoustic bass, six string electric bass, and Kala U-Bass. “I’ve spent the better part of my life exploring my musical identity, but ...
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Multiple Grammy-Nominated Latin Jazz Group NEGRONI's TRiO Set To Release Ninth Album, "New Era," September 8th Via Sony Music Latin
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Muse Media
Genre-bending CD Explores A Multitude of Music which Group Founder Jose Negroni Grew Up With and Loves. New Era, the stunning new CD from multiple Grammy-nominated Jazz group NEGRONI's TRiO sets a new pace for the band in its exploration of multiple musical styles and sounds which have influenced Trio founder Jose Negroni throughout his life. Produced by Jose, New Era is a departure from their previous eight recordings stylistically and is set for release September 8th via Sony Music ...
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Can Tokens Usher In A New Era of Price Flexibility for Artists?
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HypeBot
Could bitcoin and tokens be way for artists to better control the sales of their work? In this piece, Adam Levine, Founder & CEO at Tokenly, explains that embracing new technology can help artists forge deeper connections with fans and make money based on what they think their work is worth. By Adam Levine, Founder & CEO of Tokenly Throughout the history of recorded music, the cost purchasing songs has remained remarkably inflexible. The cost of vinyl records, cassettes, and CDs ...
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Russell Simmons Discusses New Era of Music Industry
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HypeBot
In a recent interview with Grammy U and All Def Digital, Def Jams' Russell Simmons spoke about the recent shift in the music industry - a shift he believes has taken the industry away from a royalty based formula. Simmons discussed All Def Digital, his new project with Steve Rifkind in partnership with Universal Music Group and Samsung. He highlighted the platform's matchmaking capabilities for artists to match with users, helping them to foster meaningful connections and find new ways to earn money - a formula for success that ...
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Stop Complaining! Study Shows New Era of Abundance in Music, Entertainment [infographic]
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HypeBot
A new white paper presented today a Midem, Techdirt founder Mike Masnick heralds a very different present and future for the music and entrainment industries than the doom and gloom often presented in the mainstream media. Combining statistics from a number of sources, “The Sky Is Rising" shows that: Entertainment spending as a function of income went up by 15% from 2000 to 2008 Employment in the entertainment sector grew by 20%—with indie artists seeing 43% growth. The overall entertainment ...
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