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Denny Zeitlin: Early Wayne

July 11, 2016

One of my favorite jazz piano albums of the year so far is Denny Zeitlin's new album, Early Wayne—featuring Denny's solo impressions of Wayne Shorter's compositions. Denny's approach is tremendously exciting and free-spirited. He covers the keyboard with a range of churning attacks and with glimmering sensitivity. In Denny's hands, Shorter's music comes rushing in at ...

Jazz this week: Femi Kuti and Positive Force, "Jazz in July" begins, and more

July 8, 2016

As mid-summer weekends go, this isn't an especially busy one for jazz and creative music in St. Louis, but there still are a number of noteworthy performances worth seeking out over the next few days, including the return of a popular free summer concert series and a rare visit from one of the best-known Afrobeat musicians ...

Eric Dolphy: Last Date

July 8, 2016

Twice As Many People Listen To Music On Amazon Prime Than On Apple Music, Spotify Premium Combined

July 9, 2016

Amazon has always been an underappreciated player. First it became the only alternative to the iTunes download store.  More recently, its quietly become a powerful player in streaming.  But few would have predicted the dominate position revealed by a new survey. 16% of respondents listened to music on Amazon Prime Music in May 2016, according to a ...

YouTube Past And Present: 10 Things We Learned At VidCon

July 9, 2016

At this year's VidCon, a rapidly growing annual conference for the online video community, we learned about the state of YouTube, and where we can expect the video sharing site and its content to go in the future. Guest Post by Chris Robley on CD Baby's DIY Musician Blog VidCon, the annual conference for lovers of online video, ...

Can Tokens Usher In A New Era of Price Flexibility for Artists?

July 9, 2016

Could bitcoin and tokens be way for artists to better control the sales of their work? In this piece, Adam Levine, Founder & CEO at Tokenly, explains that embracing new technology can help artists forge deeper connections with fans and make money based on what they think their work is worth. By  Adam Levine, Founder & ...

The Brexit's Impact On The Global Music Economy

July 9, 2016

The surprise Brexit vote is guaranteed to have far-reaching economic effects in a variety of areas, and the music industry is by no means immune. Here we examine some of the ways those operating in the music business can expect to feel the Brexit's impact. Guest Post by Dre Dimura on Soundfly's Flypaper With the aftershocks ...

Musicpreneur: Making Money in Music - #MusicBizBooks

July 9, 2016

To any musician who feels overwhelmed by the craziness of the music industry- you are not alone! Learning how to navigate your career and market your own music is a daunting task. But there are SO MANY resources out there for you, full of useful tips and advice. Of course, sometimes even the advice can seem overwhelming. ...

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, July 8-14

July 8, 2016

The “Dog Days" of Summer are here but locally let's call it the “Cool Cats" Days of Summer, given the vitality of our jazz scene and the heat being generated by young as well as veteran artists. This week is no exception, as we can hear gigs from some of our youngest pros at Studio Z ...

Manhattan Jazz Septette

July 7, 2016

In 1956, jazz and pop record labels began to issue 12-inch albums. The format was an upgrade from the 10-inch LP and would remain a staple until the saturation of the marketplace by CDs 40 years later. The new 12-inch LP meant up to 25 minutes of music on each side, allowing for six songs per ...