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News: Technology

Tunecore's Jeff Price on Going Direct to iTunes

November 25, 2010

Jeff Price, CEO of TuneCore, responds to a recent post on Digital Music News. This posting is not about me trying to drum up business for TuneCore. Rather, a recent music blog ran a factually incorrect and incomplete story about how artists can “go direct" with digital stores like iTunes. It's frustrating to see wrong information being stated ...

News: Trends

We're a Generation of Concertgoers, Not CD-Buyers.

November 25, 2010

This is part two of my interview segment with Hannah, who is the writer behind File Sharing Represents New Generation. She could very well be the new music consumer, depending on who you ask. I found her short essay online and thought it was be an interesting take on the current happenings in the music industry—from the ...

News: Recording

One Track Mind: The Jazz Crusaders, "Thank You Fallettinme Be Mice Elf Again" (1970)

November 25, 2010

By Pico Today is a day for giving thanks for something or another, and everyone knows what Sly Stone is grateful for. And believe me, I was intent on making this One Track Mind about a 1969 hit for the Family Stone that pretty much set the template for '70's funk, but then I got to ...

News: Opinion

Why Tiered Pricing Works on Concert Tickets

November 25, 2010

Early Tuesday morning, word got out that Kanye West would play a surprise show at the 550-person capacity Bowery Ballroom for later that night. The Bowery Ballroom is a fraction of the size of the arenas West will be selling out over the next year, and tickets for this unique experience were priced at $100 (with ...

News: Festival

Wein's Perseverance Will Keep Newport Fest Strong

November 27, 2010

Newport Jazz Fest Seeks Sponsorship Somewhat sad news of late that CareFusion, a health care outfit that works to improve hospital patient safety and care, has pulled its sponsorship from George Wein's Newport Jazz Festival after just two years. The group also helped fund the return of Wein's jazz festival in New York City last June. ...

News: Recording

Grant Green - Retrospective (Blue Note, 2002)

November 25, 2010

Guitarist Grant Green was a workhorse for Blue Note records during a couple of tenures on the label. Introduced to the Blue Note scene through Lou Donaldson, Green quickly became a valued sideman and leader on many records, according to Wikipedia, From 1961 to 1965, he made more appearances on Blue Note albums, as leader or ...

News: Performance / Tour

Wycliffe Gordon is "Home for the Holidays" to Help Commencement Park with Some Friends

November 27, 2010

Wycliffe Gordon, one of the top trombone blowers in jazz is coming “Home for the Holidays"and performing Sunday at a Jazz for the Park concert to benefit the Wilson Commencement Park. He'll be joined by an all-star quintet that features George Caldwell (piano), Sabu Adeyola (bass), Melvin Henderson (guitar), Sean Jefferson (drums) and Herb Smith (trumpet). ...

News: Interview

4 Latin Jazz Artists That I'm Thankful for - 2010!

November 26, 2010

It's become an annual tradition here at LJC to spend Thanksgiving Day looking back at several Latin Jazz artists that have had a profound effect on me during the past year. I generally spend the day with family and friends, cherishing the the close relationships that make my life full. My life wouldn't be complete without ...

News: Video / DVD

Video: Just Another Day in the Music House

November 26, 2010

This animated short from Wojahn takes a look at the all too common absurdities in music licencing for TV and film where producers and directors want something that both “sounds original—like something I've never heard before" and “sounds just like that song that Apple used from that cool indie rock band." Watch the video below:

News: Video / DVD

Video: Inner Workings of the Real Facebook

November 26, 2010

For anyone that saw The Social Network or is simply curious about Facebook, this discussion with Mark Zuckerberg is worth the watch. He talks quite a bit about the new messaging system and his views on the abilities that users are granted within the site. Take a look: