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Multiple bands are known as Wind. 1. West Coast 60’s inspired German psych rock band. Their first album "Seasons" (1971) is considered to be a little classic in the early days of progressive rock. It features complex epic songs within heavy rock, psych-spaced out proportions. "Morning" (1973) is a catchy collection of almost conventional heavy rocking songs. Without gaining the commercial success, the band split in 1973. The drummer Lucky Schmidt will pursue his career with the band Aera. 2. Wind was started in 1985 by the composer Hanne Haller. The other members of the band at that time were Alexander "Ala" Heiler, Christine von Kutschenbach, Rainer Höglmeier, Willie Jakob, Sami Kalifa and Petra Scheeser. The group has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest for Germany three times. The first time was shortly after the formation of the band, in Eurovision 1985. With the song Für alle they finished second, just behind the winning duo Bobbysocks from Norway. In 1987 Wind returned to the contest, performing Lass die Sonne in dein Herz in Brussels, Belgium. Once again they achieved a second place, this time behind Johnny Logan who represented Ireland. Lass die Sonne in dein Herz has since become the band's trademark tune, including welcoming visitors to their official website. Wind entered Eurovision for a third time in 1992 in Malmö, Sweden, with the song Träume sind für alle da. This time they were not as successful, finishing 16th of 23 participants. According to John Kennedy O'Connor in his book The Eurovision Song Contest: The Official History, [1] Wind are the only act to ever finish second in the contest on two occasions.

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Trombonist-composer Brian Scarborough Releases 'We Need The Wind,' An Autobiographical Reflection On Rebuilding And Healing As An Artist

Trombonist-composer Brian Scarborough Releases 'We Need The Wind,' An Autobiographical Reflection On Rebuilding And Healing As An Artist

Source: Outside in Music

Brian Scarborough is a standout trombonist who has made a mark for himself both as a performer and composer. With music described as “... simultaneously stimulating and accessible, refreshingly modern and rooted in tradition,” (Chicago Jazz Magazine), Scarborough continues his trend of blending tradition with innovation as he presents his second album as a bandleader, We Need The Wind. Lauded by trombone legend Michael Dease as a recording that “beautifully capture[s]... Scarborough’s attractive tone and vibrant melodic playing,” We Need ...

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Video / DVD

Backgrounder: Barry Galbraith - Guitar and the Wind

Backgrounder: Barry Galbraith - Guitar and the Wind

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

Barry Galbraith was one of New York's busiest session jazz guitarists in the 1940s, '50s and '60s. Between 1941 and the late 1970s, he was on 620 recording dates, a staggering total. How many albums did he record as a leader under his name? Just one—Guitar and the Wind, for Decca. What a shame.

His sole album is groovy and gorgeous. Galbraith could swing and his cord voicings and tasty improvised runs were unbeatable. My last post on Galbraith is ...

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Martin Wind, Jim McNeely and Ed Neumeister 'Counterpoint' — Playful Dialogue Of Bass Instruments

Martin Wind, Jim McNeely and Ed Neumeister 'Counterpoint' — Playful Dialogue Of Bass Instruments

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

Some projects can't be planned, they just happen as a lucky coincidence. In the case of Martin Wind's new album Counterpoint it all started with an email he received from a musician in Europe. Wind, who has lived in Teaneck, New Jersey, for 25 years and has made a name for himself as a bassist and composer in New York City, recalls, “He suggested that we record an album together and asked if I could arrange some gigs in New ...

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Don Braden: Earth Wind and Wonder, Vol. 2

Don Braden: Earth Wind and Wonder, Vol. 2

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

It has long astonished me that so many jazz musicians choose to ignore the Third Great American Songbook when looking for songs to cover on albums and in performance. Instead, many regularly turn to songs by composers such as Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Rodgers and Hart, and Jimmy Van Heusen. Or they turn to jazz standards by Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and others (do we really need another Satin Doll or Cherokee?). Others have dipped into the well of what ...

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'Everybody Wants To Rule The World,' First Single And Video From Vocalist Kari Kirkland’s Upcoming Album Wild Is The Wind, Now Available

'Everybody Wants To Rule The World,' First Single And Video From Vocalist Kari Kirkland’s Upcoming Album Wild Is The Wind, Now Available

Source: GoMedia PR

Produced and Arranged by Shelly Berg, Wild Is The Wind Also Features Roy Hargrove and John Daversa Kari Kirkland has just released the first single and accompanying video from her debut album, Wild Is The Wind, which itself is scheduled for a February 26 release. On “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” a jazz-inflected rendition of Tears for Fears’ 1985 chart-topping single, Kari’s honeyed vocals move the song’s original disheartening perspective on the state of the world to a much ...

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Blue Mitchell: Smooth as Wind

Blue Mitchell: Smooth as Wind

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

One more Tadd Dameron album that is a masterpiece—Blue Mitchell's Smooth as the Wind. Recorded in 1960 and '61 for Riverside, the album showcased Mitchell's fleshy trumpet backed by sophisticated and sympathetic brass and strings. Seven of the songs were arranged by Dameron, with the remaining three by Benny Golson. The songs arranged by Dameron are Smooth as the Wind, But Beautiful, The Best Things in Life Are Free, For Heaven's Sake, The Nearness of You, A Blue Time and ...

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Flutist Elsa Nilsson New CD: "Salt Wind" Video Release Show, January 6th at Rockwood Music Hall (NYC)

Flutist Elsa Nilsson New CD: "Salt Wind"   Video Release Show, January 6th at Rockwood Music Hall (NYC)

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

Flutist and composer Elsa Nilsson's new album Salt Wind is a deeply personal expression with influences from every aspect of her colorful life. Born in Gothenburg, Sweden and raised by a California hippie, Nilsson had her feet planted in two very different cultures, leading her to seek commonalities wherever she can find them. She believes the true beauty of music is its ability to create common ground, and she weaves all kinds of folk music (including jazz) to find a ...

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Music Industry

Concord Bicycle Music Acquires Acclaimed Independent Labels Wind-Up Records And Fearless Records

Concord Bicycle Music Acquires Acclaimed Independent Labels Wind-Up Records And Fearless Records

Source: AAJ Staff

TRANSACTION SIGNALS CONCORD’S EXPANSION IN ROCK AND ALTERNATIVE MUSIC Concord Bicycle Music is very pleased to announce the acquisition of acclaimed independent rock music labels, Wind-up Records and Fearless Records. This latest pair of transactions, led by Concord Bicycle Music’s Chief Corporate Development Officer, Steve Salm, underscores the company’s commitment to develop and grow its rock and alternative music portfolio. The acquisition of Wind-up and Fearless closely follows Concord Bicycle Music’s recent purchase of storied independent labels Vanguard and Sugar ...

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Festival

Earth Wind & Fire Experience Completes Line-Up For Love Supreme Jazz Festival

Earth Wind & Fire Experience Completes Line-Up For Love Supreme Jazz Festival

Source: Michael Ricci

Two weeks until the UK’s only major green-field jazz festival returns to Glynde Place The line-up for Jazz FM's Love Supreme Jazz Festival is now complete thanks to the addition of the Earth Wind & Fire Experience featuring five-time Grammy-winning original member Al McKay. McKay will line-up alongside a host of international stars including Jamie Cullum, Laura Mvula, Gregory Porter, Soul II Soul, Imelda May, De La Soul, Snarky Puppy, Courtney Pine, Dave Holland, Curtis Stigers and Incognito, for what ...

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Martin Wind Quartet - Music Of Bill Evans - Kitano - May 30-31

Martin Wind Quartet - Music Of Bill Evans - Kitano - May 30-31

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

Martin Wind Quartet featuring Orchestra Filarmonica Marchigiana “Turn Out The Stars - Music written or inspired by Bill Evans" CD Release Date - May 20 Jazz at Kitano - May 30-31 Come celebrate the release of the Martin Wind Quartet's latest masterpiece at The Kitano (NYC) on May 30-31. This will be the New York City premiere performance of “Turn Out The Stars." “Martin Wind's 'Turn out the Stars' is more than a mere “tribute" album. At the ...

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