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Slacker Radio Favors Human DJs over Algorithms
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HypeBot
In the last few months, digital radio service Slacker has added a premium channel, partnered with AOL and helped launch the new Facebook. But they've also been a successful example of music programming by expert humans, aka djs, as opposed to more algorithmically inclined solutions. Music curation is taking on many forms and Slacker was recently profiled in the LA Times including some thoughts on the power of djs vs algorithms for programming choices. As Alex Pham notes: “As director ...
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JazzWeek Radio Chart: September 26, 2011
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Michael Ricci
TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 2 2 Giacomo Gates Revolution Will Be Jazz: The Songs Of Gil Scott-Heron (Savant) 213 204 +9 0 57 1 7 2 3 3 Cedar Walton The Bouncer (HighNote) 195 201 -6 0 60 2 7 3 5 6 Larry Vuckovich Somethin' Special (Tetrachord) 192 191 +1 0 54 3 6 4 6 1 Deep Blue Organ Trio Wonderful! (Origin) 186 189 -3 0 51 1 8 5 1 9 Warren Wolf ...
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Rockwired.com's "Jazzed and Blue" Presents: Jazz Pianist Gilson Schachnik and Drummer Mauricio Zottarello and Their New Musical Project "Mozik"
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Rockwired Media LLC
The latest edition of Jazzed and Blue: Profiles in Blues and Jazz is now available for download at Rockwired.com and features an exclusive interview jazz pianist Gilson Schachnik and bassist Mauricio Zottarelli and their new musical project 'Mozik.' In the opening segment Zottarelli and Scachnik discuss the intoxicating Brazilian sounds and rhythms that are evidenced on their self-titled CD, the inspiration behind the original tracks, and aligning themselves with first rate musicians on this oh-so-adventurous musical outing. The second half ...
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Austin's Young & Hot on Riverwalk Jazz This Week
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Don Mopsick
Residents of Austin, Texas are proud that their city boasts more live music venues than any other, including New York and Las Vegas. Austin music fans can choose between a wide variety of styles and genres—from Texas swing and bluegrass to a thriving cohort of traditional hot jazz. Our special guest artists on this week's Riverwalk Jazz are active players in this lively scene, performing regularly in live venues across the city. The program is distributed in the US by ...
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Keep Jazz Radio Alive - Join KBEM
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
If you have been listening to KBEM radio this week, you know it is Fall Pledge time. And especially if you have been listening and are not already a member of Jazz 88, this is your chance to put your money where your ears are—tuned in to the only jazz radio station in Minnesota and one of few left nation-wide. KBEM is unique, even as a jazz radio station. KBEM is a jazz education vehicle! Not only are listeners educated ...
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JazzWeek Radio Chart: September 19, 2011
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Michael Ricci
TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 9 2 Warren Wolf Warren Wolf (Mack Avenue) 229 143 +86 0 53 1 6 2 2 1 Giacomo Gates Revolution Will Be Jazz: The Songs Of Gil Scott-Heron (Savant) 204 215 -11 1 62 1 6 3 3 3 Cedar Walton The Bouncer (HighNote) 201 186 +15 1 60 3 6 4 19 42 Kyle Eastwood Songs From The Chateau (Mack Avenue) 193 100 +93 0 58 4 3 ...
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