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News: Interview

Jake Shimabukuro: Defying Genres to Bring the Ukulele Mainland and Mainstream

April 10, 2011

Jake Shimabukuro recently visited the KPLU performance studio. Below is the audio and photos from KPLU’s Nick Morrison, Abe Beeson, and Justin Steyer. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE STUDIO SESSION KPLU was pleased to welcome ukulele virtuoso, Jake Shimabukuro, into our studios on March 29, 2011. Jake played before not only a record number of ...

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News: Interview

Makanda Project Jazz Ensemble is Profiled in Boston Globe

April 10, 2011

The Makanda Project and its work in bringing jazz back to Roxbury in Boston has been profiled in The Boston Globe by Alexandra Legend Siegel. To read the full story, click here. The group was formed in honor of the late Makanda Ken McIntyre, a Boston-born jazz musician and educator who composed over 400 pieces of ...

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News: Recording

Jared Gold - All Wrapped up (2011)

April 10, 2011

As I type this review, I'm listening to not necessarily All Wrapped Up, the new record by organist Jared Gold, but also Unity by Larry Young. I know, it doesn't make sense, since it's Gold's record being reviewed here, not Young's. But something struck me about All Wrapped Up when I listened to it the last ...

News: Recording

Karl Grambo and the Roadhouse Redeemers - Bedrooms, Bars and Bibles (2011)

April 10, 2011

Karl Grambo and the Roadhouse Redeemers have a rollicking, greasy good time on Bedrooms, Bars and Bibles. The only complaint is that the party, which clocks in at just eight songs, ends so quickly. Grambo opens with “I Was There," featuring this grinding, grumpy riff and a gravelly, insistent voice that recalls Robbie Robertson. Then, after ...

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News: Opinion

Randy Klein, President of Jazzheads Records on the Latest Grammy Category Changes...

April 9, 2011

NARAS which is the governing organization for the Grammy's has announced today that they have eliminated the Latin Jazz category. Over the years, I have had thoughts that NARAS wouldn't recognize a musical note if it hit them in the face. I have, up until now, given NARAS the benefit of the doubt, but, now they ...

News: Interview

Latin Jazz Conversations: Alexa Weber Morales (Part 3)

April 9, 2011

Musicians are tasked with tapping into the thoughts and feelings of the current social climate and finding relevant ways to reach people. Musical statements are meant to be shared, and the most effective expressions find a way to connect with an audience. They discuss topics that effect the audience's everyday life and they they relate to ...

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News: Performance / Tour

The Greyboy Allstars: Spring Tour and New Album

April 9, 2011

THE GREYBOY ALLSTARS RETURN WITH SPRING TOUR AND NEW ALBUM RECORDING THIS MONTH The Greyboy Allstars are back, kicking off their new Spring Tour tonight with a two-night run with Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey at the Double Door in Chicago, IL. After Chi-town, the quintet heads south to Denver, followed by hits in Vail, Los Angeles ...

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News: Festival

Simi Valley Cajun and Blues Fest: Lineup and Tickets

April 9, 2011

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, RANCHO SANTA SUSANA COMMUNITY PARK, SIMI VALLEY, CA Memorial Day weekend 2010 heralded the arrival of the eagerly anticipated annual event, the Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue, to the 21st Annual Simi Valley Cajun Creole Music Festival. The highly celebrated and critically acclaimed blues record label celebrated its 5th year anniversary in style, ...

News: Opinion

D.I.Y. Music -- When Artists Become the Product

April 9, 2011

This guest post is by (@wgruger) William Gruger. It seems like there is an Internet outlet that allows individuals to be whoever you want to be. People who think they're writers start blogs, photographers or fashionistas start Tumblrs, and people who think they're film makers make YouTube accounts. For prospective musicians, however, there exists not just a ...

News: Technology

Fanbridge Hits 100 Million Fans. Adds Staff, API

April 9, 2011

Fan relationship platform FanBridge announced yesterday that more than 100 million fans are now connecting through email, Facebook and Twitter using their platform. Some key clients like Lady Gage, Lil Jon and Carole King certainly helped Fanbridge reach the 100M fan milestone. But given the competition, it's an impressive number nonetheless. FanBridge also announced the appointments ...