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Phil Woods: 1960
I'm just back from Kansas City and will have a full BBQ report this coming weekend. For now, dig Phil Woods in 1960 with the Quincy Jones Big Band and his own ensemble in Paris: Here's Quincy Jones's big band (with Phil) in Belgium playing Birth of a Big Band, Moanin', Lester Leeps In, The Gypsy, ...
Duke Ellington: Denmark, 1970
On Jan. 23, 1967, Duke Ellington was in Copenhagen where he filmed two programs at TV-Byen Studio. The first was an octet of band members playing Ellington hits. The second was a trio featuring Ellington with bassist John Lamb and drummer Rufus Jones. One of the songs they performed was The Fringe of the Jungle. Also ...
Virtual Reality In The Music Industry Must Be A Tool, And Not Just An Experience
Cherie Hu discusses how, in order for virtual reality tech to gain legitimacy as an industry tool, it must rise above simply being thought of as a gimmicky toy and realize its true potential for use in our day-to-day lives. Guest Post by Cherie Hu Last month, I found myself at the Made in NY Media ...
What’s Working in Indie Music Today: Lessons In Success from New Artist Model Member Mike Sullivan
One of the best ways to get new strategies and ideas for your music career is to look at what other musicians are doing. So Dave Kusek and Lindsey McGrath of the New Artist Model are putting together a series of case studies from talented and successful musicians who are pushing the envelope in the world ...
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, April 29-May 5
Jazz Appreciation Month ends this weekend, and there has been plenty to appreciate in the Twin Cities, culminating this weekend with the state's only registered “International Jazz Day" event, a fundraising mini-festival sponsored by Jazz Central Studios on Saturday. But there are more jazz events on Jazz Day as well as throughout the coming week, including ...
StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: A Cyrus Chestnut sampler
This week, let's check out some videos of pianist Cyrus Chestnut, who will be performing at the Sheldon Concert Hall next Saturday, May 7. Chestnut has been a frequent visitor to St. Louis over the last decade-plus, most recently serving as the pianist for the all-star band assembled for the “Jazz St. Louis at 20" celebration ...
YouTube Exec Says "No other platform gives as much money back to creators"
YouTube has recently come under fire from labels and some in the music community both for its Content ID system and the size of payments to creators. Now, a top YouTube exec is pushing back with a rebuttal that offers Google's point of view. By Christophe Muller, Head of YouTube International Music Partnerships Lately, there’s been a ...
Ticketfly Scores 2 Big Wins In New York City
Pandora owned Ticketfly has scored two big wins in NYC: The Bowery Ballroom and Mercury Lounge. They join 200 venues and promoters who have switched from Ticketmaster. Jazz Near You is a Ticketfly affiliate and sells tickets via the Jazz Near You website, the Jazz Near You weekly eblast and the Jazz Near You app. Learn more ...
Bill Evans: Sweden, 1970
In the spring of 1970, pianist Bill Evans was in Europe on tour with bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Marty Morell. They made stops in Finland, Denmark, Germany and Sweden. In Finland, he visited the home of composer Ilkka Kuusisto, where Evans was filmed by Finnish TV in conversation with guests and performing three songs. For ...
Led Zeppelin Could End "Stairway To Heaven" Lawsuit For $1
Led Zeppelin are facing a jury trial for alleged copyright infringement of their seminal hit “Stairway to Heaven." A District Court Judge has ruled that the hit was similar enough to the '67 instrumental “Taurus" by Spirit to warrant a trial. But the plaintiff's have offered Led Zep an easy way out. Attorneys suing Robert Plant and ...
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