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The Return of Jazz Shtick

June 30, 2010

Cymbal-HeadWhy did Louis Armstrong's standing in the jazz scene plummet during his “Hello Dolly" era, as if he had not been The Man? The reason may be that 1964 was about the time that jazz lost its sense of humor. Not its sly, oblique sense of humor, but the acceptance of a broad style ...

Review: Jake Bergevin at Bake's Place

June 30, 2010

I went to Bake's Place in Issaquah on Friday, June 11, and had the great pleasure of seeing vocalist and trumpeter extraordinaire Jake Bergevin. He is one of the nicest people you'll meet and has a mega talent to match with his effortless crooning vocalese, inventive original compositions, and sensitive re-imaginings of works by such artists ...

9 Things You Need to Know About the Internet

June 30, 2010

John Naughton, a professor of the public understanding of technology at the Open University, has published a brilliant overview of everything you ever need to know about the internet in the Guardian. In his essay, he goes over nine of the big ideas that are central to understanding this massive technological force: Take the long ...

Sonicbids Adds Execs from monster.com and Yahoo

June 30, 2010

Fresh off its acquisition of ArtistData, Sonicbids has expanded its executive team and board of directors. Former Monster.com CFO Martin Kelleher has been named Chief Operations and Financial Officer and former Yahoo product manager Nitzan Achsaf will step in as VP of Product. ArtistData founder Brenden Mulligan had been named VP of Strategic Partnerships after last ...

MOG Expands to Roku, iPhone

June 30, 2010

Music streaming service MOG has expanded its reach with the a new deal to offer access via the popular Roku tv setup box and Apple's approval of its iPhone app. For $5 -$10 a month, Roku customers can access MOG's 7.5 million songs via their TV sound system or other connected device. The iPhone app, which ...

How to Submit Indie Music for the Grammys

June 30, 2010

The RIAA and their Grammy Awards are easy targets for independent minded artists. But few would deny that it would feel pretty good to win of even be nominated for one; and submitting your music for consideration is easier than you think.The Recording Academyis welcoming all record labels/media companies to participate in the 53rd ...

Ingrooves Continues International Expansion

June 30, 2010

Jazz Musician of the Day: Andrew Hill

June 30, 2010

All About Jazz is celebrating Andrew Hill's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Andrew HillTime Lines Bio With his new quintet recording, Time Lines, the innovative and acclaimed pianist/composer Andrew Hill begins his third tenure with Blue Note Records... more Website | Photos | Articles Follow ...

Singer Dana Lauren Interviewed at AAJ

June 30, 2010

What does it take for someone who has been singing since she was a toddler--and had her sights set singing as a vocation since in elementary school--to make a strong go of it? Great focus and a strong will would be necessary traits. Willingness to learn and a thick skin would also be valuable, particularly in ...

Allyn Ferguson: Prolific Hollywood Composer Dies

June 30, 2010

Allyn Ferguson, a prolific, Emmy-winning composer who co-wrote the themes for the popular TV series “Charlie's Angels" and “Barney Miller," has died. He was 85. Ferguson, who also was known as an arranger and conductor, died of natural causes June 23 at his home in Westlake Village, said his daughter, Jill Ferguson. Teamed with composer Jack ...