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Diversifying The Music Industry - A Local Approach
In this op-ed, we look at the UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, an independent venue based in the Bay Area which functions as a nonprofit giving underrepresented youth from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds opportunities for success in the music industry. Guest post by David M. Mayeri and Robyn Bykofsky The UC Theatre Taube Family ...
Shirley Scott: Like Cozy
Shirley Scott was an extraordinary organist. Whether in a trio setting or teamed with tenor saxophone giants Eddie “Lockjaw" Davis or Stanley Turrentine, her most frequent partners, Scott could rock. She was masterful at unleashing soulful chords and getting under your skin with swinging lines. She also could match her male partners note for note and ...
Recent Listening: Two Superb Pianists
Sam Leak, Dan Tepfer, Adrift (Jellymould) Pianists from opposite sides of the Atlantic met in a New York studio to collaborate in an engrossing performance of Sam Leak compositions as a suite called “Adrift.” Leak’s partner in recording the eight sections, or movements, was Dan Tepfer, a pianist whose reputation has grown in great part because ...
Frank Sinatra: Only the Lonely
Some things are distinctly American: a black leather motorcycle jacket, a Zippo lighter, a surf board, a Corvette and and iPhone. Add to the list Frank Sinatra's “Hey" that opens Angel Eyes on Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely. Recorded in May and June 1958, the album of saloon-y torch songs was recently reissued in ...
Keyboard artistry on parade
You'd have to look far and wide to find anyone matching Bobby van Deusen's talents at the piano. He's a master of a wide range of jazz styles, possesses fine classical chops and astonishing technique. All of that- and then some- was on display Friday, November 23 at the South County Jazz Club's matinee season concert ...
Record Stores Follow Black Friday with Small Business Saturday Exclusives, Sales and Events
The team and growing network of indie stores behind Record Store Day are celebrating both Black Friday and Small Business Saturday this weekend November 23- 24 with an extensive array of exclusive releases, special sales, in-store performances, signings and events. Most exclusives (extensive list below) will debut on Black Friday. But on Saturday, Record Store Day ...
StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Christian McBride's New Jawn
This week, let's take a look at some videos of bassist Christian McBride's New Jawn, who will be in St. Louis to perform starting this coming Wednesday, November 29 through Sunday, December 2 at Jazz St. Louis. A man of many musical projects, McBride has played at the Bistro several times in recent years with both ...
Thanksgiving, 2018
This is a national holiday in the United States, important ever since the newly arrived Pilgrims and the native Wampanoag gave thanks in 1621. To Americans observing it, the Rifftides staff sends wishes for a Happy holiday. To readers in the US and around the world: thank you for your interest, readership and comments, which are ...
Streaming Breathes New Life Into Older Record Catalogs
As the rise of the streaming industry continues to alter the ways in which listeners consume music, we're starting to get a better handle on what some of these changes look like. One change that's been a benefit to artists is the revivification of their older work, or “catalogue" material, with more listeners reaching back to ...
Audio Clips: By the Fireside
The same English songwriter and bandleader who gave us Cherokee, The Touch of Your Lips and The Very Thought of You, among others, wrote By the Fireside with Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly. Composed in London in 1931, the song was published in the U.S. that same year by Robbins Music. Noble was first to record ...
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