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"To Me, Data is the New Asset Base," Says Ethan Kaplan, SVP of Emerging Technology at WMG. PT. 2

October 16, 2010

This is part two of my interview with Ethan Kaplan, who is author of the semi-famous music industry blog BlackRimGlasses and SVP of Emerging Technology at WMG. In the second segment, Kaplan talks about his perspective on embracing as much chaos as the record and music industries can stand, artists and their attitudes towards new technologies, ...

David Sanborn Trio Plays at the Blue Note

October 16, 2010

Soul jazz has been a nearly lifelong fascination for the saxophonist David Sanborn: a cause and a catalyst, if not always the center of his craft. Mr. Sanborn is best known for his long reign in the changeable realm of instrumental pop, and his related output as a session man. But with his two latest albums, ...

CMJ Marathon 2010 Preview: What Labels Really Do

October 16, 2010

There are a lot of misconceptions floating around these days about the future of record labels. You've got people like Erin McKeown suggesting that rising artists don't need labels at all, saying you can promote yourself just fine. You've got people who say that everybody will be enslaved in a 360 deal one day, that labels ...

The 9 Biggest Dinosaurs in the Music Industry Today...

October 16, 2010

Regardless of their impressive accomplishments in the past, these dinosaurs are still living in 1982—or, wish they were living in 1982. Here are the largest of the Jurassic pontificators... (1) Gene Simmons In the wake of a woefully-unsuccessful legal campaign against music fans, Simmons blamed the labels for lacking the “balls" to sue every “freckle-faced college ...

Andy Schumm Leads the Way at Chautauqua (Sept. 18, 2010)

October 17, 2010

If you've been reading this blog even casually, the name Andy Schumm—the hot cornet / piano man from Milwaukee—will not be new to you. And he continues to offer surprises: his fine, ringing lead; his well-chosen tempos; his deep immersion in the repertoire; the ease with which he melds the heroic choruses of the recordings we've ...

Marty Grosz's Bass Motives at Chautauqua (Sept. 18, 2010)

October 17, 2010

My flippant title is not completely irrelevant. For starters, at jazz clubs and parties and festivals, there are performances ranging from humdrum to spectacular. And—not very often—there are performances that viewers and listeners know they won't ever forget. I take great pride in presenting one such episode: around four minutes long, quietly rocking rather than explosive, ...

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: The Max Weinberg Big Band

October 17, 2010

This week, let's take a look at some clips of the Max Weinberg Big Band, who will be in the St. Louis area to perform at 7 p.m. this Thursday, October 21 at the Argosy Alton Casino. Known both for his long tenure as the drummer for singer, guitarist ...

Sat Eye Candy: Bob Weir

October 17, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOB! Bust out your khaki short and Birkenstocks and do a happy shuffle for Bob Weir, who turns 63 today. As a member of the Grateful Dead, leader of RatDog and all the other variations like Furthur, Weir has helped navigate one of the great songbooks in American music as well as pioneering a ...

Chicago Live Jazz Music (October 15 - October 22, 2010) Schedule

October 17, 2010

Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates October 15th thru October 22nd, 2010...(photo: Arlene Bardelle-Chicago Jazz Vocalist): Andy's Jazz Club 11 East Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611 312.642.6805 ANDY'S WEEKENDS FRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS! $10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pm Upcoming performances October Sundays׫pm Jordan ...

Gary Burton - "Afro Blue" (2002)

October 17, 2010