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Spain’s debut album, The Blue Moods of Spain, released in 1995, became a defining work of the slowcore genre. The album featured the hauntingly beautiful song “Spiritual”, which was covered by artists such as Johnny Cash and Pat Metheny & Charlie Haden. Tracks like “Untitled #1” and “Ray of Light” showcased the band’s moody, minimalist sound, earning them critical acclaim and a devoted fan base.
Spain remains a revered name in indie rock, influencing music creators in diverse genres. Their music, characterized by inward-looking lyrics and minimalist arrangements, continues to resonate with fans of emotive songwriting. Josh Haden’s evocative vocals and unique musical vision have cemented Spain’s status as a timeless act in alternative music.
"Haden’s quiet dissection of his own doubts and guilt is unsettling, akin to furtively eavesdropping on an intimate conversation … a heartily underrated band.” – Uncut
"‘The Blue Moods…’ is a glorious and lush late-night record, full of blue-lit gems…” – Hits
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Eight New Joan Chamorro Videos From Spain
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
This holiday weekend, a special treat. Instead of my usual post of WSJ links and rounds-ups, I have a wonderful surprise that I'll tell you about momentarily. We'll return to the usual weekend format next week. Nearly a month ago, Jordi Pujol, owner of Fresh Sound Records, shared with me eight videos he made when he saw Joan Chamorro and the Sant Andreu Jazz Band on June 11 at the Jamboree jazz club, one of Barcelona's oldest jazz clubs, dating ...
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Doug Raney: New Videos From Spain
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
I've posted on guitarist Doug Raney multiple times in the past. Doug was the son of guitar great Jimmy Raney. Father and son performed as a duo in Europe in 1977. After they toured, Doug moved to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he lived until his death in 2016 at age 59. As Doug's younger brother, Jon Raney, told me shortly after Doug's death: Doug was struggling with prior drug addiction and was on the program for a long time. But it ...
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Lee Konitz in Spain, 2018
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
On March 26-28, 2018, Lee Kontiz was in Almeria, Spain, on a limited 12-day tour of Europe. He was 90 and starting to feel the effects of his age and fatigue. But that didn't stop him. Like all great artists, Lee was determined to power through and create and explore until the very end, leaning into life's winds. In Spain, Lee spent time at the residence of the Valparaíso Foundation in Mojácar. While he was there, Manuel Rubio filmed a ...
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Al Di Meola Receives Honorary Doctorate At Berklee's Campus In Valencia, Spain
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Margot Edwards
Berklee Provost Larry Simpson presented an honorary doctor of music degree on July 9 to legendary jazz, fusion, and world music guitarist, composer, bandleader, and producer Al Di Meola during the commencement ceremony for the master’s degree programs at Berklee’s campus in Valencia, Spain. Di Meola also performed as a special guest at the commencement concert at the City of Arts and Sciences, which drew thousands of attendees. Over a career that has spanned more than four decades, Di Meola ...
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Iconic Band Spain, Featuring Singer/Bassist Josh Haden, Announce 6-Week East Coast and European Tour
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1888 Media
U.S. Swing From Jan 28 - Feb 3 Hits Boston, NYC, Philly, D.C. and Brooklyn; Euro Leg Runs From Feb 7 - March 11, Hitting 30 Cities In Twelve Countries; Josh Haden To Perform at Charlie Haden Memorial Show at Town Hall NYC on Jan 13 New Album SARGENT PLACE Dubbed “Dark Swagger” by Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, CA: Iconic band Spain, featuring singer/bassist Josh Haden, have announced a 6-week tour from January 28 - March 10. Kicking off ...
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Spain/Josh Haden Signs With Dine Alone Records. "Sargent Place," Due November 4, Includes Final Charlie Haden Recording
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1888 Media
“...The name of the band comes from a dream and to me everyday life is very dream-like…dreams are part of what inspires me and what has inspired the content of the songs, and will continue to...” —Josh Haden, August 2014 Dine Alone Records is proud to announce the addition of the band SPAIN to their North American roster. The critically acclaimed Los Angeles based band will release Sargent Place, their highly anticipated fifth studio album, and first in the U.S. ...
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Jazz Bassist Eddie Gomez Awarded First Honorary Doctorate At Berklee In Valencia, Spain
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Berklee Media Relations
Legendary jazz bassist and Grammy Award-winner Eddie Gómez was awarded an honorary doctor of music degree by Berklee College of Music in Valencia. Gomez is a native of Puerto Rico who was raised in New York City. This was the first-ever honorary doctorate granted at the college’s new international campus in Spain. The award was presented by Larry Simpson, Berklee senior vice president for academic affairs, at a celebratory concert at the Teatro Martin i Soler in the Palau de ...
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First Ever Master's Degree Students To Graduate From Berklee In Valencia, Spain
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Berklee Media Relations
Berklee College of Music, the world’s leading college for contemporary music education, announces that 74 students from 27 different countries will be the first-ever to graduate from its inaugural master’s programs launched in September 2012 at its new international campus in Valencia, Spain. The graduates will be awarded degrees in one of three programs: Contemporary Performance; Global Entertainment and Music Business; and Scoring for Film, Television, and Video Games. The graduation takes place on Monday, July 15, 2013, at Berklee’s ...
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Should Pirate Site Advertisers Be Punished? Spain Eyes Crackdown
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HypeBot
Should company's that advertise on pirate sites be punished as supporting piracy? It's a debate that's raged in the music community in recent weeks fueled in part by Cracker's David Lowery. On his Trichordist blog, Lowery wrote that brands who advertise on pirate sites are “supporting not only music piracy, but also the mainstream piracy of films and every other kind of digitally distributed work." and called for an end to the practice. Now Spain is eying a crackdown. In ...
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