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News: Recording

Drummer-Composer Harris Eisenstadt and His "Canada Day II"

June 9, 2011

Drummers aren't usually jazz composers. It has to do with devoting a lifetime to the drums. It can take you away from the rest of the notes that are possible, horizontally and vertically. There have been exceptions. Denzil Best wrote or co-wrote a classic bop tune. Help me out here. I forget what it was. Tony ...

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News: Interview

Winter's Solstice

June 9, 2011

Legendary musician, and Grammy Award winner, Paul Winter has pioneered music that blends jazz, classical, world and environmental sounds into his brew of what he calls “Earth Music." For nearly fifty years Winter has traveled the world with his Consort ensemble exploring vast music traditions and spreading his vision, desire and message of a balanced music-ecological ...

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News: Education

School of Jazz: Volume 7 Available

June 8, 2011

Only available online—purchase here Several of Western Washington's finest high school jazz bands and jazz professionals are showcased on KPLU School of Jazz—Volume 7, the station's latest CD release which is the culmination of this year's mentoring project. In 2005, as part of its continuing support of music education in the schools, KPLU developed a mentoring ...

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News: Recording

Grover Washington Jr. - Grover Live (2010)

June 8, 2011

By Mark Saleski I'm not one to quote Wikipedia, but this time around it makes perfect sense: “Smooth jazz is a sub-genre of jazz which is heavily influenced by R&B, funk, rock, and pop music styles (separately, or, in any combination)." This is an interesting definition because it highlights the point of contention: Is smooth jazz ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Jazz St. Louis Offering Half-Price Tickets for the Jazz Crusaders Concert This Saturday

June 8, 2011

Jazz St. Louis has just announced an offer of half-price tickets to hear the Jazz Crusaders (pictured) this Saturday, June 11 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. The offer applies to the tickets regularly priced at $50 and $35, but not to the “Gold Circle" tickets selling for $100. Half-price tickets can be purchased by calling ...

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News: Music Industry

Brandt's Cafe and Red Carpet Lounge Closes

June 8, 2011

St. Louis has lost another venue for live jazz, as Brandt's (pictured), the health food deli-turned-bar and restaurant that's been a staple in the Delmar Loop for 25 years, has closed. The announcement was posted Sunday on Brandt's Facebook page, and the Post-Dispatch's Kevin Johnson has a story on the closing here. In the Post article, ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz St. Louis Adds More Performers to 2011-12 Season

June 8, 2011

Jazz St. Louis today announced several more performances by touring jazz artists that will be part of their 2011-12 season. A double bill of singer Dianne Reeves and pianist Ahmad Jamal, each appearing separately with their own group, has been booked for Sunday, November 6 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center, filling the third date in ...

News: Music Industry

Discover New Music: Algorithms or Your Friends' Suggestions?

June 8, 2011

Where do you discover new music? Maybe you heard from a friend about a new band or discovered new music through services like Pandora. Traditionally, the record labels were the ones that dictated what music was cool or popular and who would become music superstars. Major labels still hold some of that power, but the power ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Jazz Guitarist Freddie Bryant Performs at Ryles in Cambridge on Wednesday, June 8

June 8, 2011

Freddie Bryant and the Kaleideoscope Trio perform at Ryles Jazz Club in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. The group features Byrant on electric, nylon and 12-string guitars, Oscar Sagnaro on bass and Mark Walker on Drums. Tickets to the show are $10, and you can make reservations by calling 617 876-9330. ...

News: Technology

Mixed Reaction to Apple iCloud and iTunes Match

June 8, 2011

Early reaction to yesterday's announcement of Apple's iCloud digital locker and iTunes Match has been mixed. Some focused on how iTunes Match essentially legitimizes illegally downloaded music. Others were disappointed by the lack of cloud streaming. Sample reactions: “Apple throws music industry another life vest It looks a concession to piracy—but it at least offers a ...