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Black Art Jazz Collective: 'Truth to Power'
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Many jazz fans break out in a sweat when they see the word “collective" in the name of a jazz group. One assumes the music is going to be avant-garde and free form to the point of incoherence. You'll be happy to know that that the Black Art Jazz Collective's new album Truth to Power (HighNote) is warmly stormy and soulfully engaging. This collective is a sextet that has been around since 2014 and features topnotch musicians carrying on the ...
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Discovering Truth Featuring Cynthia Basinet - Santa Baby
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Cynthia "c." Basinet
Cynthia Basinet’s Own Rendition of Eartha Kitt’s Classic, “Santa Baby” Showcases Such Incredible Vocal Talent That It Should Be Applauded More and Compared Less! You have probably listened to so many renditions of Joan Javits, Phillip Springer, and Eartha Kitt’s 1953 cheeky and catchy classic “Santa Baby.” I too have, but one particularly stands out, and that is Cynthia Basinet’s own cover of the song. When I first heard it, I was awe-inspired and curious to know the person behind ...
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Pianist Louis Siciliano Releases 'Ancient Cosmic Truth' with Alex Acuña, Randy Brecker, Claudio Romano and Umberto Muselli
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
There are times in your life when you discover an artist that opens your mind to the infinite possibilities of the universe. For decades Louis Siciliano has been exploring the world of Electro Global Jazz by synthesizing a thousand years of Western musical tradition with ancient Indian, Persian and African musical cultures. So highly regarded as an innovator in the music industry, he now sits on the Grammy Awards panel delivering judgement on his peers. Now his self-titled quintet, consisting ...
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The Truth Behind The 1,000 True Fan Theory
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HypeBot
For some time, a theory has existed in the music industry that, for an artist to have a sustainable if not particularly lavish career, they must have at least 1000, 'true' fans. Here we look at the reality of the math behind this idea. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 The “1,000 True Fans Theory” was proposed by Wired magazine’s “senior maverick” Kevin Kelly back in 2008 and states that all an artist needs is 1,000 true fans to maintain a fruitful, ...
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The Awkward Truth Behind Skip Rates
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HypeBot
With the ubiquity of music access and a lack of any need for patience, the term “skip-rate" has crept into the modern music industry lexicon, and some new data behind why and when consumers are skipping songs (and thereby not generating revenue for the artist) has many in the industry concerned. Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Think you have a hit song on your new album? Better make it track one. When you have access to everything all ...
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The Truth About Advances In The Music Business
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HypeBot
As with all entrepreneurs, songwriters are likely to run into issues with cash flow, to which getting an advance is one solution. Unsurprisingly such advance payments, while they do provide much needed cash on hand, come with a number of strings attached, and aren't always the best option. Guest post by Frances Katz of Soundfly's Flypaper Like any new entrepreneur, songwriters may themselves experience cash flow problems and look for additional financing to keep the lights on. However, unlike businesses that have ...
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The Inconvenient Demographic Truth Of Radio
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HypeBot
Fred Jacobs examines the reality of radio's demographic challenge, it's addiction to the 25-54 year old age bracket, and it's need to capture the attention of Generation Z, which is already the largest generational group of them all. Guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies Over the decades, a lot has changed in radio. The industry's technology has exploded – “software” has moved from albums to CDs to hard drives. Music is scheduled by computers, not with index ...
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Jazz Dispensary Rolls Out Two More Titles On Limited-Edition “Top Shelf” Vinyl Reissue Series: The 3 Pieces" Vibes Of Truth & Funk Inc.'s Self-Titled Debut Album
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Reckoning PR
Two new vinyl titles are being reissued as part of Jazz Dispensary’s Top Shelf Series: The 3 Pieces’ Vibes Of Truth, the lost 70’s jazz-funk crossover classic off Fantasy, and Funk Inc.’s raw and funky, self-titled debut album off Prestige. This will be the first time in over 20 years these releases will be made available on vinyl. As with all Top Shelf releases, both albums have been remastered from the original analog tapes, pressed on 180-gram audiophile-quality vinyl at ...
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Don’t Be Fooled: The Truth Behind Amazon Music Unlimited’s Price
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HypeBot
With Amazon having finally released their long awaited stand-alone streaming service, the $7.99 sticker price seems to be bucking an industry trend by offering consumers unlimited streaming for less, but the figure is deceptive. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Amazon has finally launched it’s long awaited stand-alone streaming music service and it’s called Amazon Music Unlimited. On the surface it has a number of interesting features that differentiate it from the other major streaming services, but one ...
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Right On! DW3’s “Truth” Is Spreading Fast
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Great Scott P.R.oductions
With an active summer festival season on the horizon, things are already heating up for the throwback R&B vocal group on the heels of a new album release and a hot radio single featuring Brian Culbertson. Los Angeles, CA: A twelve-song set of smooth old school soul strewn with modern day sensibilities, retro R&B vocal group DW3’s just released sophomore disc, Vintage Truth, is letting the music be its guide to the top of Billboard’s Most Added and New & ...
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