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That Old East Coast-West Coast Thing
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Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
Following yesterday’s Rifftides post announcing the Jazz Journalists Association poll winners, vibraphonist Charlie Shoemake commented: Randy Weston has had a long and distinguished career as have many of the other deserving award winners. Just curious, though, if any jazz artists from the west coast have ever been or ever will be recognized. It always seems in these things as though we’re an invisible group. One recent positive note, though. Four of my young students here on the California Central Coast ...
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Austin Jazz Trumpeter Jeff Lofton Featured In Macy's American Icons Campaign
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Jeff Lofton
Austin-based jazz trumpeter and composer Jeff Lofton is featured in Macy's American Icons summer fashion campaign celebrating American landscapes and people. In addition to photos in the print campaign and an interview online, the campaign features video of the Jeff Lofton Trio at their long- running residency in the lounge at Ruth's Chris Steak House at 6th & Congress, in Austin. Lofton has led the Thursday happy hour residency, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. weekly, for over five years and ...
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Has NPR Turned Their Backs On Musicians?
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In what can only be described as troubling and suspicious activity, NPR has joined Google, Amazon, Pandora, Clear Channel, the NAB and even the National Restaurant Association in opposing changes that would benefit songwriters and musicians. Guest Post by Will Buckley on NPR Fare Play They’ve all signed on as members of an industry funded organization called the Mic Coalition, posing as an organization watching out for the consumer. The Mic Coalition has nothing to do with protecting the consumer, many of whom already ...
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FBI Spent Years 'Researching' The Lyrics To 'Louie, Louie' Prior To Realizing The Copyright Office Must Have Them
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Last week, as you may or may not have heard, a guy named Jack Ely passed away at the age of 71. The name may not be that familiar, but the voice almost certainly is. Jack Ely was—fairly briefly—the lead singer of the Kingsmen, and happened to do a cover song in a single take under poor conditions, that created one of the most memorable songs in rock and roll history, also known as Louie Louie: From Mike Masnick on Tech Dirt You know the ...
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David Byrne Joins SoundExchange Board Of Directors
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As the debate over copyright and royalty reform heats up, its essential to have thoughtful artists engaged in discussions at the highest level. Today SoundExchange smartly gave David Byrne a seat at the table. SoundExchange has added David Byrne to its Board of Directors. Byrne is a singer, songwriter, artist and author best known as the front man of Talking Heads. He will fill the position previously held by Walter McDonough. “I am honored to join the SoundExchange board where ...
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Sony Pulls All Music Off Soundcloud
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Yesterday started strong for Soundcloud, with an important deal with the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA). But later in the day, it became apparent that Soundcloud's bid to go legal and monetize content has a ways to go. The globe's second biggest music group, Sony, pulled its music off of SoundCloud yesterday after failing to reach an agreement. Gone are such hit artists as Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Hozier and Miguel. Sony dispute with Soundcloud is over “a lack of monetization opportunities,” an anonymous ...
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Concord Bicycle Music Acquires Acclaimed Independent Labels Wind-Up Records And Fearless Records
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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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The Psychology Of Music
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Have you ever experienced a positive feeling or sensation when listening to a particular genre of music? If so, you are certainly not alone as research into the psychology of music has shown that melody can have a huge impact on our mood, outlook and even the level of confidence we project on a short-term basis. Guest post by Amelia Rose Historically, research has focused on emotional responses in the individual, who listens to music while alone in the comfort ...
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