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News: Obituary

Portland Jazz Saxophonist Michael York, Who Played with Mel Brown Sextet, Dies at 55

October 23, 2010

from The Oregonian: Michael York, one of the Portland jazz scene's most accomplished saxophonists who spent a decade as a featured member in the Mel Brown Sextet, died Monday morning, less than two weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. Dusty York, the musician's son and a prominent Portland saxophonist himself, said that his father had been ...

News: Radio

Jazz Now! Seattle - Episode 4

October 23, 2010

Jazz Now! Seattle has posted their fourth episode. Episode 4 continues Jazz Now Seattle's preview of the Earshot Jazz Festival with 8 great tunes from Seattle artists who are appearing this week. Just like the festival itself, this episode is quite diverse, offering everything from bop to vocals to big band to freer stuff, and even ...

News: Music Industry

CMJ 2010: Tips for Getting Gigs in New Markets

October 23, 2010

When CMJ released its panel schedule about ten days ago, there were a couple titles that jumped out at us right away, most of which we've been lucky enough to attend over the past few days. But the final panel we attended today, “How to Sell 500 Tickets in 5 Different Markets," was the first thing ...

News: Rights

Attention Music Publishers: Claim Your Royalties Today!

October 23, 2010

The following is a special message from Harry Fox Agency, who we've partnered with to deliver this message to publishers... Claim Your Royalties Today! If you are a music publisher who owned or administered musical works between 2007 and 2008, you may be entitled to receive royalties under Group II of the ...

News: Video / DVD

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Regina Carter's Reverse Thread

October 24, 2010

Regina Carter's latest project Reverse Thread represents something of a departure for the Detroit-born jazz violinist. With the unusual front line instrumentation of Carter's violin; an accordion, played by either Gary Versace or Will Holshouser; and a kora, a 21-string West African harp/lute played by Yacouba Sissoko; Reverse Thread ...

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News: Recording

1,000 Jazz Albums You Should Hear Before You Die (731-740)

October 24, 2010

Here is another 10 to add to the list. Remember that there is no ranking system here, and if you don't see your favorite jazz album yet, it doesn't mean it won't show up. Hopefully these lists will inspire you to seek some of these albums out that perhaps you haven't heard before, or revisit an ...

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News: Obituary

Seattle Times: Gary Bannister of Jazz Alley and Earshot Jazz Dies at 61

October 24, 2010

From The Seattle Times: Gary Bannister, a dynamic catalyst on the Seattle jazz and world music scene for more than 30 years, has died. Co-founder of the nonprofit organization Earshot Jazz and talent booker for Dimitriou's Jazz Alley for 20 years, Mr. Bannister was a central figure in Seattle's two major jazz institutions. “He was a ...

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News: Obituary

Marion Brown, Jazz Saxophonist, Dies at 79

October 24, 2010

Marion Brown, a saxophonist whose lyrical, low-key style made him a distinctive presence in the high-energy jazz avant-garde of the 1960s and '70s, died Monday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was 79. His death, in a hospice, was confirmed by his son, Djinji. Mr. Brown had been treated for a variety of illnesses in recent years ...

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News: Recording

Nelson Riveros - Camino al Barrio (2010)

October 24, 2010

By Pico I remember at least as far back as 1988that South American grooves and contemporary jazz can and do mix together well. I was reminded of that harmonious blend again when I first spun up the new CD by New York electric guitarist and composer Nelson Riveros. The light, danceable grooves, the tasteful guitar playing, ...

News: Opinion

"The Institute's New Jazz Typology"

October 24, 2010

By Steve Provizer ..."why is the Tristano school always shown as a branch of cool jazz? Those guys were hardcore bebop heads. Is it just that they were white and some of them wore glasses so people confuse them with Brubeck?" —Ian Carey Mr. Carey, The Institute is here for you. Our first attempt at typology, ...