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News: Video / DVD

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Fall 2011 Jazz Preview, Part One

August 27, 2011

For today's video showcase, we've got clips featuring some of the touring jazz bands and musicians who will be visiting St. Louis this fall. While I probably will be writing and/or posting more videos later about many of these acts, this is a chance for you, dear reader, to ...

News: Festival

Miles Davis Festival Regroups with Sessions at BB's on August 29, September 11

August 27, 2011

A group of student musicians from East St. Louis High School will team up with three seasoned pros from the St. Louis jazz scene to pay tribute to Miles Davis at two performances taking place at 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 29 and 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 11 at BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups. The “Miles To ...

News: Interview

Latin Jazz Conversations: (Part 2)

August 27, 2011

After indulging her passion for Brazilian music in Salvador da Bahia, percussionist Ami Molinelli reached an important crossroads in her life. Heading back to the United States, Molinelli needed to decide just how deeply her involvement in music would be a part of her life. Molinelli followed her passion at this point, deciding that music would ...

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News: Music Industry

Federal Agents Raid Gibson Guitar. Musicians Fear They Could Be Next

August 27, 2011

Suspecting use of restricted forest product, Federal agents raided Gibson Guitar factories and offices in Memphis and Nashville this week seizing pallets of wood, files and guitars. In a statement, Gibson's CEO, Henry Juszkiewic fired back, “The wood the government seized Wednesday is from a Forest Stewardship Council certified supplier." Many musicians who play vintage guitars ...

News: Opinion

Email Newsletter Tips for Keeping Fans Close from Bandzoogle's David Dufresne

August 27, 2011

Though text messaging is an increasingly popular way to reach music fans who've opted-in to your contact list, email is still a solid contender for reaching fans. In fact, according to a recent Pew Internet study, 64% of of respondents age 18 to 29 “send or read email on a typical day." So, since email is ...

News: Technology

Mecanto Launches Robust Cloud Music Alternative

August 27, 2011

Mecanto has launched as an affordable alternative cloud music storage locker and player. After a 1 month free trial, users pay $2 per month or $20 a year for unlimited music storage and streaming to a multitude of platforms. Amazon and Apple offer simliar pricing, and Google is free for now, but none offers such robust ...

News: Opinion

Nick Mango on the Fine Art of Indie Vinyl Releases

August 27, 2011

Vinyl enthusiast Nick Mango recently shared some insights on releasing albums on vinyl including issues with preorders, the relationship between vinyl and digital releases and increasing the collectability of test presses. Given the fact that vinyl has returned as a specialty item, it's definitely worth considering putting out such a release if you've built a strong ...

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News: Recording

Jen Shyu and Mark Dresser - Synastry (Pi Recordings, 2011)

August 27, 2011

Vocalist Jen Shyu and bassist Mark Dresser are uniquely qualified to perform in a duet setting together. After Shyu began studying with saxophonist and musical theorist Steve Coleman, she was soon invited to join his band, adding a fascinating new dimension to his recent albums. Mark Dresser has had a very successful career in all aspects ...

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News: Recording

Christian Artmann - Uneasy Dreams (Self-Released, 2011)

August 27, 2011

Flautist and composer Christian Artmann studied classical music intensely before hearing the call of jazz. On this album he is accompanied by Jeff Hirshfield on drums, Johannes Weidenmueller on bass, Rubens Salles on piano, Elena McEntire on voice and Luiz Claudio on percussion. Mixing modern jazz with different musical influences from around the world, the band ...

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News: Technology

Imagine: An Album Specially Mastered for iTunes...

August 27, 2011

If there's one thing audiophiles hate, it's dumbed-down digitizations. And that's code for things like MP3s and iTunes, whose compressions are deemed sub-optimal for those seeking the true essence of sound. Or, too tinny when compared to thewarm glow of vinyl. But what about specially mastering something for iTunes, instead of watering it down or otherwise ...