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News: Recording

They've Got Those Old, Hard-to-Find Blues

July 12, 2009

Im not proud of the fact that I have to chase these records down like a maniac, John Heneghan said of his search for rare (and expensive) 78 r.p.m. blues records. JOHN HENEGHAN tugged a large shellac disc from its brown paper sleeve, placed it on a turntable and gently nudged a needle into place. Behind ...

News: Music Industry

Leonard Cohen Asks for Brief Halt to New Covers of Hallelujah

July 12, 2009

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has asked for a brief respite from new versions of his classic Hallelujah, arguing the large number of artists covering the song and its frequent appearance on soundtracks amounts to overkill. I was reading a review of a movie called Watchmen that uses it, and the reviewer ...

News: Technology

100 Essential Skills for Geeks

July 12, 2009

As Geeks we are expected to have a certain set of skills that the majority of the population does not possess. This list is by no means complete, but I think it is a good sample of the skills required to be a true geek. I won't pretend to have all the skills listed here. I ...

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News: Festival

Davenport Celebrates Bix, Its Jazz Pioneer

July 12, 2009

Davenport celebrates a jazz pioneer Leon Bismark “Bix" Beiderbecke was one of the first great white jazz musicians, a live-fast, die-young icon of the Roaring '20s. But in his hometown of Davenport, Iowa, on the Mississippi River, the mantra is “Bix Lives." Helping to keep that flame burning for Davenport's most famous resident, the Bix Beiderbecke ...

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News: Video / DVD

Two Great Michael Jackson "Beat It" Flash Mobs

July 12, 2009

Flash mobs start with a few text messages to friends to gather at a public place. Usually there's an action planned. Something simple and direct that would also draw in anyone who just happened to be around. Check out the two Sockholm flash mobs from July 8th inspired by ...

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News: Contest

Enter the Resonance Records "Resonance Big Band - Plays Tribute to Oscar Peterson" Giveaway Contest

July 12, 2009

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Resonance Records “Resonance Big Band - Plays Tribute to Oscar Peterson“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on August 7th. Click here to enter the contest (Following the Resonance Big Band at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) ...

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News: Recording

Inner City Presents Bobby Jaspar

July 12, 2009

Inner City Records is happy to announce the release of Bobby Jaspar “Revisited." This album collects tracks from four different Jaspar dates in Paris between May 1953 and October 1954. Some of the musicians featured are Jimmy Gourley on guitar, Pierre Michelot on bass, Fats Sadi on vibes, Dave Pochonet on drums, Henri Renaud on piano, ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Special Delmark Night at Buddy Guy's Legends

July 12, 2009

Hey Hey Chicago Blues Fans! We'd love for you to attend this special night of live Chicago blues from some of the most talented artists the city has to offer. Delmark All-Star Blues Concert and new Delmark DVD screening ("It Ain't Over! 55 Years of Blues) A very special live concert featuring many all-star ...

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News: Video / DVD

Sat Eye Candy: Cat Stevens

July 12, 2009

NICE TO HAVE YOU BACK, ROADSINGER Today, like every other day, We wake up empty and frightened. Don't open the door to the study. and begin reading. Take down a musical instrument. Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways ...

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News: Video / DVD

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Peter Martin

July 12, 2009

This week, we feature a couple of videos with pianist Peter Martin, a St. Louis native who has worked with internationally known jazz musicians such as Dianne Reeves, Chris Botti, Christian McBride and many others. Martin will be playing a free solo concert at 7:00 p.m. next Friday, ...