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News: Opinion

Trent Reznor Abandons D.I.Y. and Returns to a Major Label

September 25, 2012

Celebrated singer-songwriter and music producer Trent Reznor has been an independent recording artist ever since he left Interscope Records in 2007. After founding his own record label in 2008 and releasing music independently, the Academy Award winning musician has reverted back to the majors for help in releasing his latest project through Columbia Records, pointing out ...

News: Video / DVD

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: The Music of Marco Benevento

September 23, 2012

This week, let's check out some videos featuring keyboardist Marco Benevento, who will be in St. Louis this coming Wednesday, September 26 to play at the Old Rock House. Benevento's music, blending jazz harmonies, rock rhythms and various other elements, is a bit hard to categorize, which has let ...

News: Recording

Cilla Black: 'Is It Love?' (1965)

September 24, 2012

Back while I was doing research in preparation for my Wall Street Journal interview with Sir George Martin in August, I listened to virtually everything he produced—before, during and after the Beatles. I tend to do enough research to write a book. It's just my way. [Pictured above: Cilla Black with Sir George Martin] At any ...

News: Education

Berkleemusic Joins Coursera Education Revolution with Free Online Music Classes

September 21, 2012

Higher education is experiencing disruptive changes that are still very much in the early stages. Berkleemusic, the online division of Berklee College of Music, is joining in that disruption by offering a group of free music classes on Coursera, a company that also offers classes from such leading institutions as Columbia, Johns Hopkins and UC Berkeley. ...

News: Performance / Tour

Tatsuya Nakatani, Darin Gray, Vanessa Skantze to Perform Thursday, October 4 at Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center

September 21, 2012

Improvising percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani is returning to St. Louis to perform at 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 4 at Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center. Nakatani (pictured), who's originally from Osaka, Japan but now lives in Pennsylvania, has played at LNAC several times in recent years, usually bringing a different concept or premise to each show. He typically employs ...

News: Music Industry

Jazz in Pink Returns for 2012 Cwah Benefit on Sunday, October 21 at the Sheldon

September 21, 2012

The Los Angeles-based, all-female group Jazz in Pink once again will be the featured musical entertainment for Community Women Against Hardship's annual benefit gala, which is set for 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 21 at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Jazz in Pink's core members include pianist Gail Jhonson, longtime music director for guitarist Norman Brown; violinist Karen ...

News: Interview

JazzClip: Buddy Collette

September 21, 2012

Buddy Collette could play just about every reed and woodwind instrument proficiently. As a result, the West Coast musician was called often by studio contractors and session leaders for pop and jazz recordings. But Buddy's ability transcended technique. His sound was full, seductive and brimming with energy. Buddy also was a major civil rights figure, which ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz This Week: Terence Blanchard, Snarky Puppy, U City Jazz Festival, and More

September 20, 2012

With the fall presenting season now in full swing, the next few days in St. Louis offer a pleasingly varied selection of gigs for the jazz and creative music fan. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, trumpeter Terence Blanchard (pictured) opens a four-night engagement at Jazz at the Bistro. Blanchard is a familiar figure to St. ...

News: Recording

Fab 50's Vocalist: Vicky Lane

September 20, 2012

By now I'm sure you know I dig obscure, dynamic female jazz vocalists who recorded in the 1950s. In the past, I've raved about Benny Bennett, Doris Drew, Jane Fielding, Marcy Lutes, Mavis Rivers, Peggy Connelly, Themla Gracen and Toni Harper. And for your convenience, they're all linked to my posts down the right-hand side, under ...

News: Crowdfunding Campaign

Lindy Hop St. Louis Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Fund Cherokee St. Jazz Crawl

September 19, 2012

Lindy Hop St. Louis has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund some additional public programming for this year's Nevermore Jazz Ball & St. Louis Swing Dance Festival Scheduled for Thursday, November 1 through Sunday, November 4, the Nevermore Jazz Ball will include music and swing dancing events held over four days at several different local ...