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The Jazz Session #288: Jane Bunnett and Hilario Duran

July 2, 2011

Radiohead - Hail to the Thief (2003)

July 2, 2011

By Tom Johnson I wanted to love this. I originally heard the “pre-release" mp3s that slipped out, and I was enthused at what appeared to be a return to the “classic" Radiohead sound of OK Computer and The Bends. As much as I loved Kid A, I couldn't lie and say I wouldn't like to hear ...

The Friday Morning Listen: John Mellencamp - Uh-Huh (1983)

July 2, 2011

We had the “official" start of summer a little over a week ago, by I've always felt that the 4th of July weekend was when summer stepped into its full bloom. In what has become a tradition, the small farm house that I pass by on my way to work has begun to display its enormous ...

Aram Bajakian's Kef (Tzadik, 2011)

July 2, 2011

By listening to this album, you can tell why rock 'n' roll legend Lou Reed would ask guitarist Aram Bajakian to play guitar on his summer tour. Bajakian can rip feedback laden Velvet Underground/Robert Quine style riffs at will, but can also play gentler music in acoustic and electric format. This album (which will be released ...

Concertsinyourhome Brings Artists and Fans Together for House Concerts

July 1, 2011

A number of sites for artists to book shows were suggested to me after recently discussing DIYgigs.com. I wrote briefly about four of them but decided to save one, ConcertsInYourHome, for a separate post. The concept of intimate concerts in home settings is one that has interested me for awhile and I was glad to find ...

Monterey Jazz Festival's Next Generation Jazz Orchestra Performs at 74th Annual Carmel Bach Festival, July 24, 2011

July 1, 2011

Monterey Jazz Festival's Next Generation Jazz Orchestra Performs at 74th Annual Carmel Bach Festival, July 24, 2011 Big Band Bach Features Renowned National High School All-Star Big Band, Joe Lovano, and Alice Kirwan Murray Bach Festival Performance Kicks Off NGJO's 11-Day West Coast Tour to Carmel, San Francisco, Seattle and Port Townsend, Washington; Monmouth, Oregon; San ...

Latinos and the Grammys: The Death of Musical Diversity?

July 1, 2011

On Wednesday April 6th, The National Academy Of Recording Arts And Sciences announced a “restructuring" of The Grammy Awards, a move that included the elimination of the Latin Jazz Grammy. This unfortunate decision undermines the integrity of Latin Jazz and disregards its importance as a major piece of the cultural landscape in the United States. I ...

Nick Lowe: Fall Tour W. Wilco, New Album out 9.13

July 1, 2011

NICK LOWE CONFIRMS FALL TOUR WITH WILCO; NEW ALBUM THE OLD MAGIC OUT SEPT 13 VIA YEP ROC Nick Lowe will support Wilco on all dates of the first leg of its fall 2011 North American tour, coinciding with the release of his first album in over four years, The Old Magic. The album will be ...

Keb MO Announces New Album and Tour Dates

July 1, 2011

NEW ALBUM THE REFLECTION OUT AUGUST 2; TOUR BEGINS AUGUST 4 IN BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO Keb' Mo' has announced tour dates to support his August 2 release of his highly-anticipated new album, The Reflection. The thirty-date tour includes stops at The Hollywood Bowl on August 10, BB Kings Club in New York on September 20 and ...

Overheard at NARIP's NYC Biz Brunch

July 1, 2011

This guest post comes from Walt Ribeiro, a freelance writer and blogger. He runs For Orchestra where he arranges pop and rock songs for orchestra. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) had their monthly Biz Brunch recently to bring together industry producers, songwriters, and publishers to network and discuss trends. We've covered NARIP before, ...