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The Breaks: Inheritance Powder
by Ludovico Granvassu
Built around the irresistible pull of deep-pocket grooves, the classic Hammond-guitar-drums lineup is as seductive for the listener as it is for the player. But the lure of deep-pocket grooves can be dangerous for the unwary musician: lock in too tightly, and finding a way out gets awkward. The Breaks--the new project of veterans Robert Walter, Eddie Roberts and Stanton Moore--lives up to its name. These three “escape artists of the funk pocket" know exactly where the breaks ...
Continue ReadingJazz Great Dan Damon Breaks Barriers With New Album 'Needed Time'
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Jessica Morris Media
Needed Time, the new album by international jazz stalwart Dan Damon is out now. Delivering a bluesy take on spirituals like “He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands,” the instrumental record breaks down the walls of religion, offering hope. Featuring a collaboration between Damon on piano, and celebrated Bay Area bassist Kurt Ribak, listeners are treated to a modern rendition of Lightnin' Hopkins 1950 classic “Needed Time.” From here, Damon taps into his religious roots, pairing his 33 years ...
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Ali Hugo Breaks New Ground With Genre-defying Jazz Album 'Jazzalane'—Now Streaming
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Ali Hugo
Since making his debut in 2015, singer-songwriter and producer Ali Hugo has become known not just for his eclectic musical journey but also for his ability to adapt, evolve, and lead in an ever-changing music industry. Now, Hugo unveils his boldest project yet: JazzaLane—a full-length jazz album that showcases his evolution as a genre-bending artist and a masterful jazz vocalist and producer. Stream JazzaLane here JazzaLane is more than a jazz record — it’s a statement of artistic maturity and ...
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Master Drummer Jason Harnell Breaks New Ground With Experimental CD And Multimedia Experience, Total Harnage
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Mouthpiece Music
When Jason Harnell was six years old, his father, Grammy winning composer and arranger Joe Harnell, invited Louie Bellson to their house to hear the budding prodigy play. After playing a 15-minute solo, the legendary drummer handed the sticks to Jason and said, “Your turn.” When Jason finished, an impressed Bellson gave the boy his drum set – replacing the toy kits he had used up till that point. As a world-renowned jazz drummer, educator, composer and bandleader ensembling with ...
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Game Of Thrones Breaks Shazam Record
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HypeBot
Proper placement in a show has long played a major role in boosting a song's profile, as recently evidenced by the Apple-owned music identification app Shazam, which busted through its previous record after the song “Jenny of Oldstones" was played over the credits of Game Of Thrones' most recent episode. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 When Apple acquired Shazam last year for a reported $400 million, it was using the song identifying platform as a way to push new users to ...
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Antitrust Lawfare Breaks Out: Google, Spotify vs. Apple
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HypeBot
Amidst a host of other suspicious activity on the part of Spotify and Google, the Federal Trade Commission is instead investigating Apple regarding their 30% commission on “digital consumables" sold through their app store. Guest Post by Chris Castle on Music Technology Policy As reported in The Verge, that ever-reliable source for Spotify press releases, the Federal Trade Commission is apparently continuing its investigation of Google….no wait…Apple. Sorry, that’s the European Commission that’s investigating Google. We’ll come back to that. And what ...
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Nonsoft Breaks Record, Makes Musical Programs In 64 Bytes
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Nonsoft
Nonsoft, the independent software. music, and game producer, has recently announced that their lead programmer has potentially broken several world records by creating an engine for audiovisual programs in 64 bytes or less. This is roughly equivalent to less than half the space of a Twitter text message for each tiny program. Nonsoft has used this new engine to produce short audiovisual programs in 64 bytes or less, as well as interactive demos which respond to user input in 64 ...
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Gordon Bahary’s Unbreakable Breaks Through At Retail And Radio
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Lydia Sherwood
Major showcase gigs announced for NYC’s Metropolitan Room Some artists make their big splash and then fade away before you can blink, while others enjoy long, uninterrupted careers. Then there’s Gordon Bahary. The New York-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist made his initial artistic statements more than three decades ago, enjoyed a large wave of success, then took a hiatus from his recording career to pursue other avenues both inside and outside of the music world. But now, Gordon Bahary is back, ...
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Berklee College of Music Breaks Ground for 16 Story Tower in Boston
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MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
On Thursday, November 30, 2011, the Berklee College of Music broke ground for a 16-story, $100 million new dormitory and music center for the school's student population, located at 160 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston. Attending the groundbreaking were Roger Brown, president of Berklee, Tom Menino, mayor of Boston, and a number of local public official, school officials and neighborhood leaders. Completion is expected in fall 2013, and will include 770 beds, a two-story dining hall, a 400-seat performance center for ...
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Garage a Trois: Shooting Breaks
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JamBase
By Andrew Bruss Even amongst die hard music fans Garage A Trois can be a challenge to sink your teeth into but Stanton Moore isn't worried. “I think once people hear us they dig it," Moore said. “This new record [Always Be Happy, But Stay Evil (released April 12 on The Royal Potato Family)] is getting a good response and good reviews. We're filling up whatever rooms we play, so we're happy with that. Things keep growing." Moore made his ...
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Thomas Dolby Breaks 20-Year Silence with "Oceanea" EP
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conqueroo
Featuring Eddi Reader on guest vocals, EP was recorded in Dolby's lifeboat studio. It is a precursor to a full-length album in summer. LONDON, U.K.—Reclusive solo artist Thomas Dolby is preparing to break his 20-year silence with a brand new studio album, A Map of the Floating City, due out this summer. But first, on March 28, Thomas is releasing Oceanea, a three-track EP filled with soaring melodies, intriguing storytelling and vividly cinematic textures. Featuring guest vocals by Eddi Reader, ...
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