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A night of jazz with "George Who?"
You may not know him by name, but changes are great you've heard this saxophonist's performances over the past five decades on countless hit pop, rock 'n' roll or jazz recordings, movie and TV soundtracks.* Studio musicians and even big-band section players often toil in anonymity, unlike the exposure that can come from small group jazz ...
Jazz this week: Mike Stern & Kimberly Thompson, George Sams, Ralph Towner, Ikue Mori & Nate Wooley, Russell Gunn, and more
As you might be able to deduce from looking at the headline for this post, it's very busy week for jazz and creative music in St. Louis. Over the next few days, there will be a plethora of visiting performers on local stages, plus the opening of a play about one of the most famous jazz ...
Spotify Adds 1,000 Jobs In NYC, Will Move To World Trade Center Thanks To $11M In State Incentives
To think that Spotify has inadvertently (we hope) helped President Trump “make America great again"... The Stockholm-based music streamer announced today that it would be adding 1,000 jobs in the U.S. over the next two years. Of course, there were also those $11 million in New York rent incentives that helped make the deal possible. New ...
Harry Belafonte: 1949
In late 1948, Harry Belafonte was having trouble finding work as an actor. At the time, he was performing with New York's American Negro Theater and studying at the Dramatic Workshop of the New School in Greenwich Village. In a production of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, he had to sing a song. He had ...
Twitter For Events & Concerts: What You Need to Know
The world of social media is tumultuous and ever-changing, and nowhere is this more true than on Twitter. This means that if you're planning on promoting an event on the social media platform, your marketing strategy needs to be able to evolve, and quickly. Guest post by Rachel Grate of Eventbrite Social media moves fast, but nowhere ...
Amazon Music Just Hired A "Global Head of Programming & Content Strategy"
Does a new hire signal that Amazon Music is about to follow in the footsteps of its streaming competitors and produce more exclusive music content? It's certainly a strategy that Amazon has used effectively within its video service. Former EMI and Apple exec Alex Luke has joined Amazon Music team in the newly created “leadership position" og ...
African American Museum Exhibit Explores Musical Roots
As a way of recognizing African American History Month, the Smithsonian is drawing attention to its 'Musical Crossroads' exhibit at its new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. Guest Post from SoundExchange In recognition of African American History Month, we are highlighting the “Musical Crossroads” exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum ...
Tips For Creating Great Music Promo Items In The Music Business
While marketing merch may not be most musician's favorite part of the business, it remains a critical aspect. Here we review some tips on how to create promotional items that will market the band independently. Guest post by Emma Miller True fans love to have and collect items with an imprint of their favorite band. It’s ...
Art Farmer + John Coltrane
Riffs—short, repeated musical phrases—have always been potent because they have a way of crawling into your head and improving your ability to recall a song. They also are particularly effective at getting you to buy the record on which a catchy riff appears. The funny thing about great riffs is that you don't even know you're ...
This Company Will Press Your Cremated Ashes Into Vinyl [VIDEO]
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Want your love of music to live on past the grave? If donating to a local music program or other charity doesn't do it for you, there's an alternative. Your cremated ashes can be pressed into 1-30 vinyl records containing the audio of your choice, including your rant about how Nickelback really is a great band. ...
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