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News: Recording

Mike Pride's from Bacteria to Boys - Betweenwhile (Aum Fidelity, 2010)

October 20, 2010

I had grown to enjoy drummer Mike Pride's playing in hell-for-leather duet settings with saxophonist Jon Irabagon like the wonderful I Don't Hear Nothin' But the Blues, but I wasn't prepared for the subtle nature of his approach to this album with his new group From Bacteria to Boys. The band on Betweenwhile is: Mike Pride: ...

News: Technology

90% Of Label Artists Could Be Eligible for Huge iTunes Royalty Increases...

October 20, 2010

Eminem is the type of multi-platinum, long-term superstar that labels dream of. But a successful lawsuit by Eminem's original publisher against Universal Music Group could end up triggering a massive financial sinkhole on the digital side—and make Universal seriously regret the signing. How bad could the damage be—for all the labels? According to new information shared ...

News: Education

Student Composers and the Elements of Style

October 20, 2010

When I sat down to observe Dave Douglas's recent workshop on composition, I figured I was going to hear about his strategies regarding musical composition, and particularly his advice to young musicians/budding composers. The two-night workshop was part of Douglas's residency at the Walker Art Center, where he would be performing the Midwest premiere of his ...

News: Performance / Tour

Mingus Among Us

October 20, 2010

MacPhail Center for Music is the recipient of an exciting grant from the NEA to bring the eccentric world of Charles Mingus front and center, not only for student musicians but also for the general music-centric public, an audience that by and large is aware of the large body of work generated by the great bassist/composer, ...

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News: Performance / Tour

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Jazz, October 15-21

October 20, 2010

What an eclectic week awaits us in Jazzland—from the swingy/sassy Nichola Miller's CD release to the sassy/way-out-there return of Nellie McKay, from a friendly sibling rivalry to the global musings of trumpeter Hugh Masekela and the wild experiments of Anti-Gravity.... Nichola Miller kicks off the weekend (10/15-16) at the Artists Quarter with the same cast that ...

News: Recording

Promoting Jazz: Listener-Supported Radio Needs You

October 20, 2010

Recently I had my first tour of jazz radio station KBEM, housed at North High School in Minneapolis. Aside from feeling that, after listening for nearly 40 years and as a member for about 20, it was time to visit, I was also gathering information and insights for an article I'll soon post about KBEM's 40th ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Jazz, October 8-14

October 20, 2010

I hope I can space out my music better this week than last. I did a triple header Thursday night. I need a break. But of course there are always competing gigs! The Artists Quarter continues its recent spate of national artists with Philadelphia-based guitarist Jef Lee Johnson (10/8-9). And let me quote from the AQ's ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Aimua Eghobamien

by AAJ Staff
October 19, 2010

Meet Aimua Eghobamien: With a dad who listened to a world of music from British pop to Highlife and Calypso; a mum who sang him a do lullabies; and siblings who were interested in all things American--Motown, soul, US pop and R&B charts--his musical tastes developed without limitations. Living at various points on three continents, he ...

News: Recording

Scott Amendola Trio Lift (2010)

October 19, 2010

By Pico That drummer Scott Amendola must like a lot of the same kind of music that I do, because his name comes up in the credits list of plenty of records that I enjoy. A lot of that has to do with his close association with Nels Cline and being the drummer for the Nels ...

News: Interview

Gary Burton on His New Quartet

October 19, 2010

Late last week I caught up with vibraphonist Gary Burton to chat about his new quartet, featuring guitarist Julian Lage. The group will be making its club debut tomorrow night through Sunday at New York's Blue Note before heading off to Europe. Gary taught himself to play the vibes at age six. After high school he ...