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Music Industry

Petition Seeks Better Pay for Musicans at Jazz Festivals

Source: Michael Ricci
June 17, 2011

The Undead Jazzfest, now in its second year, will employ dozens of jazz musicians next week, in more than 50 sets, from Thursday through Sunday, in New York. But the terms of that employment have drawn criticism, according to a petition posted online. Available at winterundeadmusicians.wordpress.com, the petition—which addresses both the Undead Jazzfest and a longer-running partner event, the Winter Jazzfest—takes issue with the festivals' fee structure, calling on their promoters to meet with a Winter/Undead Festival Musicians Organizing Committee ...

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Radio

Jazz Daddies This Week on Riverwalk Jazz

Source: Don Mopsick
June 16, 2011

Like father, like son—or daughter for that matter. With a nod to Father's Day, this week Riverwalk Jazz lifts a toast to “Jazz Daddies," as jazz artists tell us what it means to follow in the footsteps of their musical fathers, and The Jim Cullum Jazz Band performs tunes written by jazz-musician fathers for their kids. The program is distributed in the US by Public Radio International, on Sirius/XM sattelite radio and can be streamed on- demand from the Riverwalk ...

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Recording

Hetty Kate New EP Release "Kissing Bug"

Source: Michael Ricci
June 16, 2011

Australian/English Jazz Vocalist, Hetty Kate has released her gorgeous new five track EP—available for download on iTunes, CDBaby and Amazon. Recorded on a snowy winter afternoon in December 2009 and released this Summer, “Kissing Bug" showcases five romantic songs from The Great American Songbook. Featuring the songwriting talents of Harold Arlen, Cole Porter, Johnny Richards and more, and the musical interpretations from New York Jazz Musicians, Art Hirahara (piano), Tal Ronen (bass) and Dan Aran (drums). A limited run of ...

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Recording

Lindsey Buckingham Announces Sixth Solo Album, Available September 6

Source: conqueroo
June 16, 2011

Legendary guitarist, singer/songwriter, Grammy winner, producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Lindsey Buckingham will release his sixth solo album, Seeds We Sow, on September 6, 2011. This album is Buckingham's first self-release, in which he took a true DIY approach, not only writing and performing every song on the record but producing and mixing them as well. Buckingham also announced a 31-city North American tour in support of the album which kicks off on September 9 in ...

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Event

Enter Music Publishing Plays In The Community Again With Its 2nd Annual DRUM! Night Benefit For Lincoln High School's Performing Art Program

Source: JCM Media
June 16, 2011

San Jose, Calif.—Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum/percussion magazines online and offline, isn't just obsessed with selling magazines. The company has a strong commitment to the community and drummers in need. Last year, Enter Music Publishing, in conjunction with the San Jose Jazz Festival, sponsored Rhythm Night, a benefit for the deceased drummer, Richie Hayward. The night was a tremendous success with more than 500 drummers and fans attending. This year, Enter Music Publishing is sponsoring its 2nd Annual ...

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Event

Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfege Live At The Viva La Vuvuzuela Music Fest

Source: Carol Green, Redwood Entertainment
June 16, 2011

New York, NY—Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfège will be performing live at The House of Yes art/performance space in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn for the Viva La Vuvuzuela Music Festival on Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 9:45 to 10:35 PM. “Here are musicians, poised with a positive vibe and with lyrics so uplifting that you actually believe, if only for one night, that slowly, out of a species-wide weariness for discord and conflict, a new world mood may emerge from the ...

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Performance / Tour

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials to Perform in Sellersville

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
June 16, 2011

Alligator recording artists Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials will perform at the Sellersville Theater in Sellersville on Thursday, July 14, 2011. They will be playing songs from their most recent CD, Full Tilt. Chicago slide guitar master Lil' Ed Williams and his blistering, road-tested band, The Blues Imperials—guitarist Mike Garrett, bassist James “Pookie" Young and drummer Kelly Littleton—are celebrating an amazing 20 years together. Full Tilt is simply the rawest, truest, most electrifying blues being made today. Amazon selected ...

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Performance / Tour

Nilson Matta & Roni Ben-Hur @ The Kitano (NYC) on June 17-18

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
June 16, 2011

In Support & Celebration of Their New Recording On Motéma Music—MOJAVE Nilson Matta & Roni Ben-Hur Featuring Victor Lewis & Café! The Kitano is located at 66 Park Ave., NYC, 212 885 7000 “An exceptional collaboration that has produced some exceptional music." —Straight No Chaser “The primary importance of Mojave is its global, yet accessible appeal. Anyone with an interest in Brazilian jazz music will find Mojave scintillatingly addictive" —Inside World Music Uniting their mutual love for both ...

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