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A Conversation with NEA Jazz Master David Baker

April 24, 2012

David Baker on the cello, which became his second instrument after an accident ended his trombone days. When friend and Jazz Education Network board colleague (and fine keyboardist in her own right) Monika Herzig—a proud Indiana University grad and student of National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master David Baker—asked me to contribute a chapter to ...

News: Music Industry

John Scofield on Brookmeyer

April 24, 2012

In 1981, guitarist John Scofield received a phone call at his hotel in the Netherlands while touring with his band. On the other line was a local TV-show producer. He needed a sub to play with valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer that night on a show. John jumped at the chance. The result of that appearance is ...

News: Interview

Dave Kusek on Exiting Berklee, Digital Cowboys and What's Next [interview]

April 24, 2012

After 14 successful years, Dave Kusek is stepping down as VP at Berklee College Of Music to pursue business consulting and angel investing in digital music and media. We caught up with Kusek, who also co-authored the iconic “Future Of Music" to learn his plans. HYPEBOT: You've had a very successful run at Berklee, founding it's ...

News: Performance / Tour

Victor Wooten, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks Coming in July to Old Rock House

April 22, 2012

The Old Rock House on Friday announced two shows scheduled for July that may be of potential interest to local jazz listeners: Bassist Victor Wooten, who was just here last month to play the Sheldon with Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, will perform at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 5 at ORH. Wooten's most recent CD as ...

News: Video / DVD

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Introducing Tia Fuller

April 22, 2012

This week, let's check out some video clips of saxophonist Tia Fuller, who will be making her St. Louis debut as a bandleader with gigs next Wednesday, April 25 through Saturday, April 28 at Jazz at the Bistro. Fuller, 36, may be best known to the general public for ...

News: Music Industry

Chet Baker: Germany, 1956

April 20, 2012

In March 1956, Chet Baker was touring in Germany when he was paired with French singer-guitarist Caterina Valente. For those of you unfamiliar with Valente, she would become a pop sensation in the '60s with her ability to record flawlessly in about a dozen languages. In other words, Valente was a record company's dream, especially when a ...

News: Trends

Independent Record Stores Dominate Vinyl Sales [chart]

April 20, 2012

According to stats shared by Nielson, this Saturday's Record Store Day should give U.S. indie music stores something to sing about , thanks in large part to strong vinyl sales. In the past, album sales the week of Record Store Day have seen significant gains at the stores, with sales the week of the 2011 Record ...

News: Opinion

Tyler Hayes: Apps vs. Music

April 20, 2012

Guest post by Tyler Hayes, founder of Liisten.com, an independent music discovery site.. Spotify will lose close to $900 million this year. Are we still sure that subscription services will save the industry? A better hope at trading music for money and becoming profitable is to look at the app market, specifically iOS and the Mac ...

News: Performance / Tour

Sheldon Concert Hall Announces 2012-13 Season Schedule

April 21, 2012

The Sheldon Concert Hall has announced the 2012-13 schedule for its various season series. As tipped earlier here on StLJN, the jazz subscription series will include a performance by trumpeter Arturo Sandoval on Saturday, October 6, while the Preservation Hall Jazz Band will offer their “Creole Christmas" show on Sunday, December 9 as a non-subscription “special ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz This Week: Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival, Oikos Ensemble, Lauren Sevian, Freddie Washington, Cornet Chop Suey, and More

April 19, 2012

It's another busy weekend for jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with a number of touring musicians in town for the ninth annual Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival and an extensive menu of shows featuring St. Louis musicians, too. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, baritone saxophonist Lauren Sevian will present an early evening performance ...