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News: Performance / Tour

Firehouse 12 to Present the Peter Brotzmann/Nasheet Waits Duo May 8th

May 7, 2009

On Friday, May 8th, New Haven's Firehouse 12 will present the duo of legendary German multi-instrumentalist Peter Brotzmann and acclaimed New York-based drummer Nasheet Waits. Part of Brotzmann's 12-stop spring tour of America, this two-set performance will feature all spontaneously improvised music blending the artists' diverse backgrounds and musical points of view. Brotzmann is a self-taught ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Joe Ford

May 7, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Joe Ford's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Joe FordOne of the most exciting truths in the jazz world is that within every top sideman is a solo artist itching to emerge from the shadows and into the forefront. Longtime McCoy Tyner saxophonist ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Summer Reigns as URB ALT Festival 2009 Announces June Dates

May 6, 2009

New York, NY -- The fourth annual URB ALT Festival brings exciting multi- cultural music/film/visual artists to Harlem, Downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn. The popular summer festival runs from June 20-27. During the week URB ALT Festival 2009 will present live music performances, a feature film premiere, an art exhibition, a fashion show and album release parties ...

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News: Music Industry

What the Music Industry Can Learn from Detroit

May 6, 2009

"Companies of the future will see the public as their partner. Rather than suing customers, they'll give them blankets, and a return of all fees when a concert is canceled. There's no service in this industry. And it was the lack of service that shredded Detroit's reputation..." “We've got a long way ...

News: Technology

Can Digital Music Marketing "Best Practices" Actually Increase Revenue?

May 6, 2009

Is it all a crap shoot or are there definable music 2.0 “best practices" that net results? Topspin Media says there are and that their mission is not only to build the tools that power the band to fan relationship, but also to share what they are learning with the rest of us.

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News: Recording

Wilco Returns with Eclectic New Album

May 6, 2009

Wilco revisits the unpredictable leanings of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and A Ghost Is Born on its latest project, Wilco (The Album), due June 30 from Nonesuch. The 11-track set was produced by the band with Jim Scott, who mixed 2007's Sky Blue Sky. Whereas that album reveled in a cohesive, laidback vibe and toned down the ...

News: Music Industry

CD Packaging Study: "It Isn't Easy Being Green"

May 6, 2009

"Comparing Packaging Options For Compact Discs - A Environmental & Toxicological Assessment," a new RIAA and NARM joint study of CD packaging highlights the environmental impact of various CD packaging options. Think moving from less plastic to more cardboard - even recycled cardboard - is the answer to going green? Think again. Some new packaging still ...

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News: Recording

Bob Brookmeyer: The '54 Quartets

May 6, 2009

In 1952, Bob Brookmeyer wasn't yet quite the aggressive valve trombonist and dynamic arranger who would emerge in the mid-1950s. Prior to 1952, Brookmeyer played piano in Tex Beneke's band, played some slide trombone, and by his own admission had very little contact with jazz musicians. Brookmeyer at the time had plans to spend his life ...

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News: Recording

Pete Seeger: Folkways Comp

May 6, 2009

SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS RECORDINGS RELEASES PETE SEEGER'S AMERICAN FAVORITE BALLADS BOX-SET THE 5-VOL. SERIES IS AVAILABLE IN ITS ENTIRETY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ONE GORGEOUS PACKAGE Pete Seeger by Anthony Pepitone On April 21, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings released Pete Seeger's American Favorite Ballads, a five-CD box-set featuring the time-honored classics Pete Seeger recorded with ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Neil Alexander and Nail Performs Live at Beanrunner Cafe

May 6, 2009

NEIL ALEXANDER & NAIL at the BEAN RUNNER CAFE Saturday May 16th @ 7:00PM Free and open to the public A BLEND OF RED HOT JAZZ, BURNING FUNK GROOVES AND SOARING SOUNDSCAPES Peekskill, NY-- NAIL returns to Peekskill NY at the brand new Bean Runner Cafe, playing their unique blend of jazz, jam, rock, funk and ...