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Chad Smith Covers DRUM!; Exclusive Interview With Chad Chatting About New Peppers’ Material And Diverse Drumming and Musicianship

July 28, 2011

San Jose, Calif.,—It's almost too apropos as DRUM! Magazine celebrates its 20th Anniversary, that Chad Smith is featured on the August cover, speaking exclusively about the soon-to-be released Chili Pepper record and other aspects of his career. Why? Smith is the most covered drummer in the history of the magazine and even “Guest Edited" a 1997 ...

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News: Recording

Concord Music Group's Stax Remasters Series Continues on September 13 with Reissues from Rufus Thomas, the Dramatics, and Shirley Brown

July 28, 2011

Rufus Thomas's Do the Funky Chicken, Shirley Brown's Woman to Woman, and the Dramatics' Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get are fortified with bonus tracks LOS ANGELES, Calif.—In 1968, on the heels of the label's severance from Atlantic Records, Stax Records president Al Bell decided to initiate a massive 28-LP release program that would auger the label's ...

News: Festival

Monterey Jazz Festival Seeks Volunteers for Upcoming Festival, September, 2011

July 21, 2011

Monterey Jazz Festival Seeks Volunteers for Upcoming Festival, September, 2011 Variety of Volunteer Positions Available September 12—September 19, 2011 Unique Opportunity to Participate Behind the Scenes, Gain Valuable Experience in Festival Production, Assist Patrons and Staff Monterey, CA; The Monterey Jazz Festival is looking for volunteers for a variety of positions, available during Festival week of ...

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News: Recording

Lost Recordings By Louis Armstrong & The Dukes Of Dixieland Now Available

July 18, 2011

Lost Recordings By Louis Armstrong & The Dukes Of Dixieland Now Available For some time SRI Jazz president, Shelly Liebowitz has been in discussions with the Estate of Frank Assunto the owners of most of the recorded material by The Dukes of Dixieland. Through an agreement these legendary recordings by the greatest Dixieland jazz group of ...

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News: Recording

Mike Zito’s “Greyhound” Leaves The Station On July 19, 2011

July 15, 2011

Sherman Oaks, CA—Eclecto Groove Records proudly announces the release of award-winning Texas-based songwriter/guitarist/singer Mike Zito's “Greyhound," on July 19, 2011, his 3rd release for the label. “Greyhound" was produced by Grammy-winning guitarist/singer/songwriter Anders Osborne and recorded at Dockside Studios in Lafayette, LA. Featuring Zito on vocals/guitars, Carl Dufrene—bass/vocals, Brady Blade—drums/vocals and Osborne—back-up vocals/guitar, “Greyhound" continues the ...

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News: Technology

July 13, 1937: Gibson Plugs in the Electric Guitar

July 13, 2011

1937: Guy Hart, general manager of the Gibson guitar company, is awarded the first patent for an electric guitar pickup. The instrument that defines popular music in the second half of the 20th century is born. Gibsons electric guitar wasnt the first to market, but its pickup design was superior to competing models especially after guitar-makers ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Zubatto Syndicate Live in Seattle July 21

July 13, 2011

ONE OF SEATTLE'S FRESHEST OTHERWORLDLY TALENTS ZUBATTO SYNDICATE FOLLOW THE RELEASE OF THEIR SELF-TITLED DEBUT AS PART OF EARSHOT JAZZ PRESENTS—JAZZ: THE 2nd CENTURY SERIES also co-featured TRIPTET THE BAND WHO FELL TO EARTH: ZUBATTO SYNDICATE SEATTLE COMPOSER/GUITARIST ANDREW BOSCARDIN'S ZUBATTO SYNDICATE REVAMPS THE BIG BAND TRADITION WITH THEIR DEBUT RELEASE AND LIVE PERFORMANCE THURSDAY, JULY ...

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News: Recording

Park St. Trio "Goodnight, Daylight"

July 11, 2011

Park St. Trio has just released their first album, Goodnight, Daylight. Consisting of all original jazz tunes written by drummer Steve Slater and guitarist Jason Countryman. The sound is traditional, with great melodies performed on vibraphone by Stan Muncy. The guitar and vibraphone create a wonderful sound, perfect for relaxing on a summer afternoon or sitting ...

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News: Award / Grant

Mike Portnoy's Dream Plays Out: Wins "Drummer Of The Year" and "Best Metal Drummer" In The 16th Annual Drummies

July 7, 2011

San Jose, Calif.,—Mike Portnoy, considered one of the most powerful players in the world, has garnered his first “Drummer" Of The Year" award in Enter Music Publishing's 16th Annual Drummies reader's poll awards. Definitely a dream come true for Portnoy, he also took “Best Metal Drummer" and came in second place in the “Progressive Drummer" category. ...

News: Performance / Tour

Monterey Jazz Festival's Next Generation Jazz Orchestra Performs at 74th Annual Carmel Bach Festival, July 24, 2011

July 1, 2011

Monterey Jazz Festival's Next Generation Jazz Orchestra Performs at 74th Annual Carmel Bach Festival, July 24, 2011 Big Band Bach Features Renowned National High School All-Star Big Band, Joe Lovano, and Alice Kirwan Murray Bach Festival Performance Kicks Off NGJO's 11-Day West Coast Tour to Carmel, San Francisco, Seattle and Port Townsend, Washington; Monmouth, Oregon; San ...