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Lou Donaldson in the WSJ
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
I typically do not post on Saturdays, but I wanted to let you know that my profile of Lou Donaldson appears today in the “Greater New York" section of the Wall Street Journal. If you have access to WSJ.com, you'll find my article here. The first three paragraphs... Few musicians today can claim to have changed the direction of jazz. Lou Donaldson did so twice—once in 1953 with Clifford Brown and again in 1957 with Jimmy Smith. From Tuesday through ...
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Latin Jazz Conversations: Hilario Duran (Part 2)
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The Latin Jazz Corner by Chip Boaz
Lots of experiences can help push a musicians to greater heights during their artistic careers, but nothing beats the opportunity to play with accomplished veterans. Private studies, individual practice, and time with classic recordings all give the musician important tools, but the limited interaction associated with these activities only yields certain results. Time on the bandstand with top musicians creates a school unto itself, full of unbelievable benefits. Musicians get immediate feedback on their performances—from direct conversation to telling eye ...
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Pianist Eric Zinman Interviewed at All About Jazz
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John Kelman
For over twenty years, pianist/composer Eric Zinman has been crafting his own approach to his instrument, since meeting trumpeter Bill Dixon in the '80s. He views himself as an ensemble player, who plays to include. In addition to his Eric Zinman Trio, the pianist's recent releases on Ayler Records involve larger ensembles, also featuring undervalued master saxophonist Mario Rechtern. Since 2006, Zinman has been performing internationally, and has released two digital-only recordings on Ayler Records—New Language Collaborative/Unified Fields (2008), and ...
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Kneebody Present a Democratic Collective's Mix of Jazz and Rock
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All About Jazz @ Spinner
Jazz is traditionally a music of names and hierarchy. This goes back to great bandleaders like Ellington and Basie, but also applies to many smaller groups today where you get the Vijay Iyer Trio, David S. Ware Quartet, Wayne Shorter Quartet, or even simpler tags like Sonny Rollins or Herbie Hancock. Nonetheless, there have been notable exceptions to this premise of leadership with groups such as the Modern Jazz Quartet, Weather Report, the Bad Plus and Kneebody. Kneebody is a ...
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Jambase Questionnaire: Cochemea Gastelum
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JamBase
Welcome back to JamBase's baker's dozen to the bright lights of the music world. Last time we heard from These United States. Whether searing the fat off jam music in Robert Walter's 20th Congress, lighting up a Broadway stage as part of the Fela! band, keeping soul music soulful with Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, getting deep with Archie Shepp or blazing a session with the likes of Amy Winehouse and Paul Simon, NYC fixture Cochemea Gastelum is the living ...
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Latin Jazz Conversations: Hilario Duran (Part 1)
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The Latin Jazz Corner by Chip Boaz
Sometimes an activity grabs our passions so completely that it becomes an obsession, capturing every last ounce of our attention. Regardless of our previous priorities and commitments, once we discover that all encompassing passion, we head out onto an unstoppable path. All of our time and energy goes into that one activity, as we constantly seek a stronger connection and a greater understanding. In some cases, our intense interest turns out to be a passing fad, and it soon becomes ...
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Interview: Chris Vinson and David Dufresne, Founder/Cto and Ceo of Bandzoogle (PT. 3)
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HypeBot
Kyle Bylin: This new economy for music won't be just about the music itself, but about music as art. From the perspective of urban studies theorist Richard Florida, “Music was one of the first industries to experience the brutal effects of the digital transition, and it's clear that the ability to make money has shifted—even for the most established acts—from selling albums, CDs, and even digital downloads to live performance and, designing experiences." Read Part One & Part Two. David, you've ...
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MySpace Redesigns User and Musician Profiles
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HypeBot
MySpace's critics have been complaining about it's confusing design since the service launched, and dissatisfaction may have contributed to the rapid migration to Facebook and that social networker's more functional look. Today, as part of an ongoing makeover, MySpace announced new profile designs for musicians, celebrities and all users: Highlights include: a cleaner simple look dozens of new themes including some by Shepard Fairey's Studio One the ability to create a own custom header easier navigation profile designs carry over ...
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