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Interview

Bassist Jair-Rohm Parker Wells Summer 2011

Source: Jair-Rohm Wells
June 27, 2011

Jair-Rohm Parker Wells is a bassist who knows no limits. From ground-breaking slap bass on pop hits to avant-garde electronica to Jazz and Blues. He literally covers all basses. Jair-Rohm rounded out last year with a new quartet release as well as a residency at the Lima Lima club in Pattaya, Thailand with other former members of the Dr. Alban touring band (of which he's been a member since the mid-nineties). This autumn, the bassist will host a series of ...

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Radio

Jazz it Up: New Webcast Debuts This Sunday June 26th

Source: Chuck Koton
June 27, 2011

In spite of its hallowed historical role as America's only original art form, jazz has often been criticized for “living in the past." For many contemporary listeners, jazz has been “trapped in amber," content to recycle the popular musical forms of a half-century ago. While there may be an element of truth in this observation, often times the “fresher" music these critics embrace involves nothing more than a “rock" component. Hardly ground-breaking stuff! What is more relevant for the jazz ...

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Recording

Bassist Simon Little Releases Second Solo Album the Knowledge of Things to Come

Source: Michael Ricci
June 27, 2011

Having been experimenting with live-looping technology for the past few years and following the success of his debut solo album Mandala in 2010, bassist Simon Little has now released his second album The Knowledge of Things To Come. Best known for his work with The Divine Comedy, Clare Teal and Duke Special, Simon has appeared on numerous recordings. This is the second release under his own name. The entire album was recorded using solely his Warwick Thumb Bass VI, the ...

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Recording

"Leave Me In Stasis" Singapore's Diva Of The Theremin shows off her best features

Source: Shueh-li Ong
June 27, 2011

A piano and tin whistle couple in quiet contemplation, leading to a theremin and orchestra fury before ending with prog-pop energy. All in the hands of Australian-born Singapore recording artist, Shueh-li Ong. When the Singapore Business Times remarked that “Shueh-li isn't a one-trick pony" they had a inkling of more exciting moments still to emerge from this multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer. If you are familiar with her work with Xenovibes, then you would probably have witnessed the show which is ...

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Education

Quiescence Music Kicks Off Summer with Free Piano Lesson and Book Giveaway!

Source: Edward Weiss
June 26, 2011

Summer is finally here. And to celebrate, the online piano lessons site Quiescence Music is giving away a free piano lesson and book that promises to teach adults how to improvise and compose their own music. The website, owned and operated by pianist/composer Edward Weiss has been a steady staple since Weiss launched the site in 2000. When asked about his free giveaway Weiss responds: “I want as many people as possible to sample the beautiful style of music known ...

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Radio

Rockwired.com’s Latest Edition Of Jazzed And Blue Features Acclaimed Singer/songwriter Barbara Martin The New Music From Dee Dee Bridgewater, Elvin Bishop, Tracy Nelson and Diane Schuur

Source: Rockwired Media LLC
June 26, 2011

The latest edition of Jazzed and Blue: Profiles in Blues and Jazz is now available for download at Rockwired.com. This edition is something of a departure of the previous two editions. Things get started with music from and exclusive interview with acclaimed jazz singer-songwriter Barbara Martin. In this opening segment, Martin discusses her latest release Eyes on the Horizon and her evolution from a folk singer to a writer and performer nuanced in the subtleties of blues and jazz. The ...

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