Music Industry News

Charlie Parker/Arne Domnerus:11.22.50 - Sweden

Source: JamBase
October 31, 2008

By: Nathan Rodriguez

Charlie Parker is in that elite club of individuals who forever changed music. His unique sense of phrasing on the sax influenced jazz for generations to come.

Naturally, news of a Parker release from the vaults brought a smile to the face of music lovers but, if you're looking for a balls-to-the-wall Parkerfest here, you may come away just a touch disappointed. For first impressions, the disc is pretty short. Parker plays on the first four tracks ...

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Pat Martino to Perform February 18-21 at the Bistro

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
October 31, 2008

Jazz St. Louis has announced that guitarist Pat Martino (pictured) will perform at Jazz at the Bistro from Wednesday, February 18 through Saturday, February 21, taking the spot on the schedule originally designated for a four-night gig by pianist Robert Glasper and his group.Glasper's dates have been postponed due to the anticipated birth of his child in February 2009; instead, he'll come to the Bistro next October as part of the 2009-10 season. Since the performances are in ...

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Motema Music Links Distribution Deal with Allegro

Source: GoMedia PR
October 29, 2008

Label’s Upcoming Releases Include Projects from Established and Emerging Jazz and World and Alt Pop Music Artists

Motema Music, the independent label which has released a continuous succession of critically acclaimed jazz releases from both well known and emerging jazz artists including Rufus Reid, Mark Cary, and Lynne Arriale, has signed with Allegro Distribution for the US and Canada.

“We really feel that Allegro is the perfect match for the next leg of Motema’s journey,” said ...

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From Miles Davis to Brad Mehldau - Good Jazz Provokes Debate

Source: All About Jazz
October 28, 2008

When I heard Miles Davis's first full-on electric band play in London in the late 1960s, the feverish post-show reactions almost ended up being an integral part of the gig. As with Dylan's first outings after he abandoned his acoustic guitar for a Fender and a rock band, the audience was vehemently divided about whether the development was a triumph or a disastrous sellout. After that Miles show, friends and total strangers were arguing all the way to the tube ...

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Sights from Mingus Awareness Project

Source: RVAjazz
October 27, 2008

By Dean Christesenphotos by Lindsey PratherThe 2nd Annual Mingus Awareness Project in Richmond this evening seemed to be, to say the very least, an absolute success on all levels. The huge turnout challenged Gallery5's capacity and made even standing room something to be thankful for. All three groups were simply amazing and were met with enthusiastic roars from the crowd. Good spirits were in the air as everyone graciously gave to the cause of ALS research.

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Second Magic City: Sun Ra in Chicago

Source: Night Lights Classic Jazz
October 27, 2008

Sun Ra, whose real name was Herman or “Sunny" Blount, grew up in Birmingham, Alabama in the 1920s and 30s, living within sight of a huge sign welcoming Birmingham visitors to “the Magic City." It's a prophetic sign in the Sun Ra legend, for Herman Blount--who was named by his mother after the popular vaudeville magician Black Herman-- went on to become a sort of musical wizard, staging shows with dancers, wild lighting, musicians dressed in space costumes, sermons on ...

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EMI Loses a Bundle

Source: Michael Ricci
October 26, 2008

To paraphrase one of its late great former acts, when EMI was 77, it wasnt a very good year.

According to new figures just released, the underdog of the four major labels suffered losses of $1.2 billion in the financial year ended March 31, far deeper than the prior years $455 million. Revenue declined to $2.3 billion from $2.8 billion. The report came from Maltby Capital, owned by funds managed by Guy Hands' private equity firm Terra Firma, which purchased ...

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For Your Consideration: Grammy Members Can Help Nominate George Kahn and Brian Bromberg

Source: Imaginary Friends
October 26, 2008

The Grammy Award Nominations have begun, and George Kahn's new album Cover Up! Is on the official entry list for possible nomination for a Grammy in 7 different categories. Please note this is not a nomination--it only allows members to vote for the album to qualify for a nomination. But, official entry does put us in the running for a potential nomination!

Grammy members and others: i have created a special website to allow you to listen to the music ...

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