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Major Labels Explore Competing Music Video Site

Source: HypeBot
December 31, 2008

Dissatisfied with the lack of revenue they are getting at YouTube and elsewhere, the four major label groups are exploring the launch of their joint video music site.

“Plans under discussion include a partnership with Hulu, the online television and film joint venture between News Corp and NBC Universal; the creation of a premium service on YouTube, Google's video-sharing site; or a standalone venture between some or all of the four largest recorded music groups," reports the Financial ...

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Bret Primack Presents: When Billy Taylor Met Ben Webster

Source: All About Jazz
December 30, 2008

The latest edition of Bret “Jazz Video Guy" Primack’s blog is “Billy Taylor Meets Ben Webster.” In the fall of 1944, the very first night twenty-three year old Billy Taylor arrived in New York from Washington, D.C, he sat in at Minton's Playhouse, where Ben Webster was hanging out. Ben liked what he heard and invited Billy to audition for his Quartet, down on 52nd Street, where he was playing opposite Art Tatum. Two nights later Billy had his first ...

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STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Two Vintage Performances from Miles Davis

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
December 29, 2008

For the final Saturday video post of 2008, we turn once again to Miles Davis, a St. Louis legend who's one of the all-time greats of jazz and a personal fave of yr. humble editor, and therefore of this Web site as well. The two clips featured today are from the fall of 1964, right after the formation of Davis' classic quintet with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams and ...

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A Jazzwax Holiday Card

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
December 25, 2008

In the days ahead you won't be able to turn on the radio without hearing sticky holiday music fare that includes Jingle Bell Rock, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree and Here Comes Santa Claus. So I figured I'd give you a break--not by sparing you holiday music but by presenting you with my 12 favorite video clips of Christmas songs, courtesy of YouTube. Have a great holiday!

Dexter Gordon--Christmas Song. From Bouncin' With Dex (1975)...

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The Dead Video II: Get Weirder and Get Ready

Source: JamBase
December 25, 2008

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Youtube Telling Labels Not to Count on Big Checks

Source: HypeBot
December 21, 2008

Just yesterday I wrote about Universal earning an estimated $100 million in 2008 from online music videos. The other major labels are getting big checks too with 80% of the money coming from YouTube.

Now comes word that YouTube is already in negotiations with the four major label groups and telling them not to count on those big checks for long.  The new deals being offer by YouTube and parent Google, which take effect sometime next year, will not add ...

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Sat Eye Candy: Christmas '08

Source: JamBase
December 21, 2008

WE JINGLE YOUR BELLS WITH A MUSICAL SALUTE TO SITTING ON THE LAP OF A FAT MAN

Pour something strong into your favorite nog and join JamBase for a heartwarming gathering of some of the oddest, cheeriest stuff we could track down to spark your yule log. Joyeux Nol, brothers and sisters.

If you're looking for a REALLY White Christmas, well search no further than this 1978 holiday episode of the Donny & Marie Show. What the Osmond ...

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The Dead Video: Gettin' Ready for the Road

Source: JamBase
December 20, 2008

The Dead: Behind the Scenes

With speculation of summer plans for The Dead at an all time high, this swell video came in from one of our trusted inside sources. Shot recently and just leaked, it's clear The Dead are having a blast as they get ready for the road. While there are still no definitive announcements on lineup or dates, this answers some questions. Stay tuned for more vids and more info on The Dead coming soon.

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