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News: Recording

Rudresh Mahanthappa - Samdhi (Act, 2011)

November 4, 2011

Alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa has become an important force on the modern jazz scene, leading his own groups and touring with legends like drummer Jack DeJohnette. This is Mathanthappa's most experimental recording to date, combining music from the Indian sub-continent, jazz and fusion to create a potent and heady brew. Accompanying him are David Gilmore on ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz Around Town: Jazz in Rochester's Clubs, Restaurants ... and Churches

November 3, 2011

Thursday, November 3, 2011 Jazz & Wine Happy Hour with The Swooners @ Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 5:30 pm Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes @ Pittsford Grill, 6:00 pm Artisan Jazz Trio @ Lemoncello, 6:00 pm The John Palocy Trio (Jazz Dawgs) @ Bistro 135, 6:30 pm Joe Santora Trio with Emily Kirchoff @ Michael's Valley ...

News: Recording

Pianist/Composer Yelena Eckemoff Releases New CD "Flying Steps" from Yelenamusic.

November 3, 2011

The brilliant new release from pianist/composer Yelena Eckemoff titled “Flying Steps" is a musical excursion with one of the most captivating composers of today. Eckemoff is joined here by the great Peter Erskine on drums, and Darek Oleszkiewicz on bass. This release is the third installment of a trio of recordings recently released by Eckomoff. Her ...

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News: Recording

William Carn's Run Stop Run Releases Self-Titled Debut on Mythology Records.

November 3, 2011

Run Stop Run is the latest project from Juno-nominated trombonist William Carn. Produced by influential saxophonist/composer David Binney, this debut recording showcases Run Stop Run's contemporary sound. Lush and warm, this recording incorporates infectious grooves with lyrical melodies. Run Stop Run (RSR) is a collective in every sense of the word. Lead by Carn, this quartet ...

News: Recording

Pianist/Composer Matt Baker Releases New CD Titled "Underground" (Featuring Gregory Hutchinson, Joe Sanders, Jeremy Pelt and Dayna Stephens)

November 3, 2011

"This Guy Can Play" —Herbie Hancock “Baker's piano is the axis around which it all resolves, with integrity and enjoyment." —Michael Foster, Canberra Times Australian / New York Jazz Pianist and Composer, Matt Baker has traveled far with his career, performing at festivals, clubs and concert halls in Australia, Europe, USA and the Pacific. He is ...

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News: Recording

Saxophonist/Composer Alex Lopez Releases New CD Titled "We Can Take This Boat" on Lopez Music.

November 3, 2011

"Alex Lopez is a fine saxophonist and composer. He has recorded a beautiful and heart-felt cd that combines lyricism and modern jazz in a very natural way. I hear a distinctive sound in this music, and look forward to seeing where Alex goes from here." —Bob Mintzer, Grammy award winning saxophonist and composer “Great... a style ...

News: Interview

Interview: Chick Corea (Part 3)

November 3, 2011

Jazz-rock fusion isn't easy music. For one, there isn't much space for your ear to catch its breath. For another, unless you were in your teens in the late '60s and early '70s, the music will likely sound like noise. But for those who heard this music with peers just as their sensibilities were being formed ...

News: Event

Galactic: NYE at Tipitina's

November 3, 2011

PRE-SALE STARTS TODAY AT 10 AM; PUBLIC ON SALE SET FOR NOVEMBER 9 Celebrate the arrival of 2012 with Galactic and special guests for a very special show at Tipitina's. The evening will feature very special guest Anders Osborne in addition to Corey Glover (of Living Colour) and Corey Henry (of Rebirth Brass Band). The Eric ...

News: Rights

Warning: Every Musician's Digital Performance Royalties Are at Risk

November 3, 2011

Recording artists and indie labels: there¹s a movement afoot to change the way that you would receive your digital public performance royalties, and it¹s not a good one, especially for recording artists. Back in August, FMC blogged about the news that Sirius/XM was considering doing a direct licensing deal, expressing our serious displeasure with the move. ...

News: Rights

Tunecore Takes On Songwriter Royalties with New Game Changing Service

November 3, 2011

(UPDATE 2) With today's launch of a new service, TuneCore hopes to help revolutionize songwriter royalty collection as it did digital music distribution. The company's Songwriter Publishing Administration Service helps navigate the confusing world of global performing rights organizations (PROs) and speeds often slow payments directly to the creator. Tunecore has also cut direct deals with ...