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Last Interview: Joe Sample
Back in March, when I was interviewing artists for my Wall Street Journal “Anatomy of a Song" column on Rock the Boat, I called Joe Sample, who played keyboard and led the rhythm section on what is widely considered the fist pure disco single. Joe had just finished undergoing chemotherapy when I called, which had miraculously ...
Moving from the Disco Ball to the Jazz Supper Club
Singer Evelyn Thomas, best known for 1980s hit songs in the disco and Hi-NRG dance club genre, is revisiting her roots as a singer. While not abandoning her dance music work, she has gone back to jazz. And she’s loving it. Thomas made her local jazz debut Saturday night, September 13, at JD’s Bistro & Grille ...
STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Fall 2014 Jazz Preview, Part 3
It's the third chapter of our Fall 2014 video preview of jazz and creative music performers coming to St. Louis, and today we'll cover the touring acts that will be in town during the first part of November. (You can find part one of the fall jazz preview here, and part two here.)
The Problems Musicians Face and How to Solve Them, PT. 6A
Written by Tommy Darker, originally published in The Musicpreneur. Travelling the world and chatting with fellow aspiring artists reveals astounding insights about the future of music. Here’s the deal: we think we all face different problems, but the reality reveals the opposite. I will share one of these insights, explaining what it means for the way ...
The Problems Musicians Face and How to Solve Them, PT. 6b
Written by Tommy Darker, originally published in The Musicpreneur. Travelling the world and chatting with fellow aspiring artists reveals astounding insights about the future of music. Here’s the deal: we think we all face different problems, but the reality reveals the opposite. I will share one of these insights, explaining what it means for the way ...
Why You Should Stop Sending so Many Press Releases to the Music Press
By Lueda Alia from Alueda. Last night, I came across an article titled “I Read and Replied to Every Single PR Email I Received for a Week” by Zach Schonfeld, which describes my daily, exhausting experience with my inbox(es) all too well. Many years ago, reading press releases was the best way to keep updated with ...
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, September 12-18
Seems everything has cooled down but live music in the Twin Cities! All Originals Jazz Series first season has ended, but curator Steve Kenny will soon start up Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog; curator Zacc Harris hosts a special Jazz at Studio Z this weekend while gearing up for a fourth season starting later ...
Jazz This Week: Thumbscrew, U City Jazz Festival, Funeral Bonsai Wedding, and More
There's lots going on this week with jazz and creative music in St. Louis, as two concert series offer their first shows of the season; a free fall festival returns; and other stages around town will be filled with even more improvised music influenced by everything from funk to flamenco. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, ...
Ben Webster: London, 1964
In December 1964, tenor saxophonist Ben Webster was at London's Marquee Club to film the BBC's Jazz 625. Webster was joined by Stan Tracey (p), Rick Laird (b) and Jackie Dougan (d). Saxophonist and London club owner Ronnie Scott appears on A Night In Tunisia. Here's the clip. A special thanks to Jimi Mentis in Athens... ...
10 Mostly No-Cost Music Marketing Tactics
By Sari Delmar from the SonicBids Blog. So, you’re looking for more exposure for your band, but you’d rather spend your money on a new reverb pedal than on an extensive marketing plan. Thankfully, there are lots of ways for you to market your band without having to spend a dime (or maybe just shelling out ...
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