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Dizzy Gillespie's Peak: 1960
From his first recorded solo on King Porter Stomp with the Teddy Hill Orchestra in 1937, Dizzy Gillespie projected a circus-like sense of drama on his trumpet. Throughout the 1940s, Gillespie pushed hard to stand out, co-inventing the complex bebop style mid-decade. By combining stage wit with taut musical daring, Gillespie stood out and attracted fans. ...
StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Happy birthday, Louis Armstrong!
Today, let's take a look at some vintage videos featuring trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong, who's back in the StLJN spotlight this week for two reasons. First, as you may already know, this past Thursday, August 4 was the 115th anniversary of Armstrong's birth. It's true that during his lifetime, he claimed to have been born ...
An Artist's Guide To Crowdfunding
While it's nice to think that music is all about artistry and hardwork, money also plays a huge part in finding success as a DIY musician. Here we look go through the best platforms available to artists to fund their music, and how to use said platforms effectively. Guest Post by Scott Parsons on Landr The musician’s guide ...
How To Use Livestreaming to Grow An Audience
It seems livestreaming is here to stay, and as the phenomenon continues to grow in popularity, it's becoming a useful way for bands and artists to grow their audience. Here we look at some livestreaming techniques musicians can use to expand their fanbase. Guest Post from The New Rockstar Philosophy I have been impressed by how ...
Content ID Still Just Piracy [Maria Schneider]
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In this open letter to righsholders, Maria Schneider examines how Content ID, originally billed as a means of protecting copyright holders, has since transformed into way to make money off of ads placed on pirated content. Guest Post by Maria Schneider on Music Technology Policy Content ID, YouTube’s digital fingerprinting technology, is under fire lately for ...
Dizzy Gillespie + Sonny Stitt: '58
In May 1958, the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet was on tour in Europe when they stopped in Belgium to perform at Expo 58—the Brussels World's Fair. The musicians—Dizzy Gillespie (tp), Sonny Stitt (ts, as-), Lou Levy (p), Ray Brown (b) and Gus Johnson (d)—were at their peak. Jazz had won new-found respect worldwide and the musicians were ...
Understanding The Monetization Of YouTube Views
While some artists may assuming that they will automatically receive revenue when their videos are viewed on YouTube, turning views into cash is actually a rather complex process, one which we break down and analyze here. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Many artists and bands think that they’ll automatically make money when their ...
3 Methods Of Negotiating For Higher Pay From Venues
For bands and artists starting out, it can be difficult to convince a venue to take a risk and compensate you properly for your performance. Here we review three different strategies to employ when negotiating to receive proper pay. Guest Post by Jhoni Jackson on the Sonicbids Blog Upstart bands and artists in the early stages ...
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, August 5-11
A lively week of jazz is in the forecast along with a beautiful weekend for art fairs and outdoor music. We also seem to have a greater number of visiting jazzers than usual! Big Gigs This Week Friday, August 5. It's “masters night" at Jazz Central, and there's no better master than drummer Eric Kamau Gravatt ...
Johnny Mandel: Krazy Kat
By the late 1940s, most of the marquee big bands fronted by Swing Era bandleaders featured bebop arrangements. Bebop's popularity at the end of the decade owed a great deal to the increased influence of jazz disc jockeys, concert promoters and writers who championed the new music. Developed mid-decade by African-American musicians such as Charlie Parker, ...
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