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Six Videos: Big-Band Gillespie
From his earliest days in the trumpet sections of big bands led by Teddy Hill, Cab Calloway, Les Hite, Lucky Millinder and Billy Eckstine, Dizzy Gillespie wanted to front an orchestra of his own. His first shot came in 1946 when he recorded for Musicraft and played New York cubs. His bebop band continued into 1947, ...
Who Wants To Watch Radio?
Broadcast radio consultant Fred Jacobs explores the complex history of radio on television, a phenomenon which, though it may seem pointless and even contradictory, has accrued a significant following, and been the origin of some very popular modern programming. Guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media You're forgiven if you missed an important radio anniversary ...
7 Inspiring Musical Quotes, Why They Resonate
While the music industry has undergone a massive transformation over the past decades, music itself remains an incredibly powerful tool capable of sparking intense emotion in the consumer. Here, Ellisa Sun shares seven inspiring musical quotes by artists from the last hundred years, and why they resonate with her so much. Guest post by Ellisa Sun ...
Michael Garrick: Oct. Woman
Michael Garrick was an English jazz pianist who today is little known in the U.S. Born in 1933, Garrick was a self-taught musician who majored in English literature. Emerging from college in 1959 into a British world where mod jazz and poetry were trending, Garrick wound up the musical director of Poetry & Jazz in Concert, ...
What It Means To Make It In Music Today: Redefined
Whether you're working to be a performer or producer, everyone wants to 'make it' in the music business, but as the entertainment landscape shifts along with cultural and technological advancements, what exactly does that success look like? Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Everyone wants to ‘make it’ in music. What does that mean, and ...
RIAA Investigating Payola Like Fox Guarding The Henhouse [Op-Ed]
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Paying for radio airplay, or payola as it is more commonly known, has been around since the 50s in one form or another, but has recently spiked. This has lead the FCC to request that the RIAA investigate- meaning the industry will, in effect, be policing itself. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Payola, ...
Four Lee Morgan Videos
Lee Morgan was a fluid burner. His trumpet could be fleshy and warm on ballads and sharp and darting on up-tempo songs. His staccato-like lines grabbed your attention, but he resisted making the instrument sizzle by pouring too much heat into his notes. His edge was an ingredient, not a means to and end. Here's Lee ...
How To Pull In More Money At Your Merch Table
In addition to acting as an important representation of your band, the merch table is also an important source of income for any touring artist, so maximizing your earning potential there is key. Here we look at ten ideas for increasing your take. Guest post by Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan of Disc Makers Blog Your ...
FCC Asks RIAA To Invesitgate Payola (Again)
FCC Commissioner Mike O'Reilly has sent a letter to the RIAA asking it to investigate recent reports of payola- the practice of paying radio stations and other music services to play music. The request came on the heels of a Rolling Stone piece that suggested that payola, which some thought to be stamped out, was on ...
Why Discovering Your Genre Is Similar To Establishing A Business Niche
In this piece, Kayleigh Alexandra explains how the struggle of the modern aspiring musician is, in many ways, similar to the the challenge of the a fledgling business, and how the tactics for carving out a business niche can be employed to help grow your career as an artist. Guest post by Kayleigh Alexandra of MicroSartups.org ...
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