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News: Technology

Google 360 Welcomes Anyone, Anywhere Inside The World-Famous Abbey Road Studios

April 21, 2015

If you've had a lifelong dream of seeing where the magic happens within Abbey Road Studios, Google just made it come true. Partnering with Abbey Road Studios to create and compile more than 150 different 360-degree panoramic images, Inside Abbey Road was born. Google introduced Inside Abbey Road to fans around the world in a blog ...

News: Recording

Charlie Shavers: Blue Stompin'

April 20, 2015

I like measuring jazz trumpeters on the heat scale. Imagine Chet Baker and Bix Beiderbecke all the way over on the cool left end and guys like Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw on the other end. You can almost plot all trumpeters along this line. In the case of Charlie Shavers, I'd probably put him to ...

News: Education

Music Education Monday: Jazz piano lessons from Mike Wolff and Barry Harris

April 20, 2015

Today for “Music Education Monday," we've got some video lessons that nominally are intended for jazz pianists, but also contain information that may be of interest to jazz improvisors in general. Pianist Michael Wolff is know for his early work with Cal Tjader, Cannonball Adderly and Nancy Wilson, for leading the house band on the original ...

News: Video / DVD

StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Gerald Cleaver & Black Host

April 18, 2015

Today, let's have a look at some videos featuring drummer, composer and bandleader Gerald Cleaver, whose group Black Host will be in St. Louis next Saturday, April 25 for a New Music Circle concert at The Stage at KDHX. Cleaver is a Detroit native known for his work with a wide range of artists in jazz ...

News: Trends

Vinyl Albums Show 37% Increase In 2015 Prior To Record Store Day

April 18, 2015

Last year, vinyl unit sales totaled 9.2 million, a 6.1 million increase in 2013. With 2015's vinyl sales up 37% in the first three months of the year, and the growing popularity of Record Store Day (which is tomorrow - go buy something) it looks as though digital music is going to have to work a ...

News: Career

3 Surprising Music Career Tips You Never Knew You Needed

April 18, 2015

Everyone knows the music business is tough, and with so much conflicting career advice out there, it's enough to make your head spin! There are, of course, the time-tested words of wisdom that apply no matter which path you embark on, but here are three surprising music career tips that you didn't know you needed. Guest ...

News: Music Industry

Record Store Day is Saturday, April 18

April 17, 2015

This Saturday is the ninth annual Record Store Day, the national celebration of independent music sellers, and St. Louis record stores will be doing their part, not only selling special limited-edition new releases but also offering various other promotional activities and in-store performances. Yr. humble StLJN editor once again will taking part in some of those ...

News: Music Industry

8 Experts Make A Case For Why “Physical” Recorded Music Still Matters

April 17, 2015

With all the news about streaming music services and the state of the “new” music business, many independents artists are wondering whether there’sstill a need for physical recorded product (i.e., CDs, download cards, vinyl, and USB flash drives). 8 experts weigh in. Guest Post by Bobby Borg 1. Sydney Alston, Product Specialist at Disc Makers According to ...

News: Technology

Watch: Official Guided Video Tour Of Music On Apple Watch

April 17, 2015

The Apple Watch has been one of the company's most anticipated and buzz about product releases, and like most things that Apple does, music is front and center. Yesterday, Apple released a series of videos offering guided tours of features on the Apple Watch including this one on music: “Learn how to control the music on ...

News: Music Industry

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, April 17-23

April 17, 2015

It's a whirlwind of jazz starting Friday night and swirling through the week, from some impossible choices over the weekend, highly anticipated visiting artists, old favorites and emerging talents, as well as a preview of a new venue in an old haunt. Big Gigs This Week Friday, April 17. Cory Healey's Beautiful Sunshine Band blends young ...