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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Jazz, October 28-November 3
A weekend that starts with Herbie Hancock's first solo tour and moves on with a CD release and Halloween reprise from the Atlantis Quartet before finding a John Scofield Quartet gig midweek is no trick. Just a very jazzy set of treats for Twin Cities' jazz fans. Highlights Hard to imagine that in his 50+ years ...
Getonic: Buy Music Directly on Any Facebook Wall. No Credit Card Required
The focus for musicians to sell directly to their fans continues to intensify, and looks like it won't slow for the foreseeable future. By bypassing the labels and traditional distribution channels, artists are able to take home a bigger profit and form a better, longer lasting relationship with their fans. With this trend comes an increase ...
SoundExchange Pays out Record $88 Million
In it's largest distribution to date, SoundExchange announced that it sent checks totalling nearly $88 million to more than 18,300 payees during the third quarter of 2011. Total distributions made by SoundExchange in 2010 were $249.2 million, up from $155.5 million in 2009. The funds are statutory performance royalties paid to recording artists and recording copyright ...
Rico Reeds Signs Tenor Saxophonist and Composer Seamus Blake
FARMINGDALE, NY: Rico Reeds is proud to announce the signing of tenor saxophonist/composer Seamus Blake, one of the finest contemporary jazz artists today. As a leader, Blake released six albums on Criss Cross Records, including his 1993 debut, The Call. He is a long-standing member of the Grammy-nominated Mingus bands and continues to play and record ...
How One Database Could Help Musicians Pay Rent
In over a decade of digital music writing, one of my favorite pieces is a Wired.com article called “4 Reasons Music Needs One Big Database." My argument there was that if every song had a unique identifier attached to it—the same identifier, regardless of the service where the song appears—it would solve all sorts of problems ...
D.I.Y. Advice for Indie Artists from CMJ Music Panels
Last week's CMJ 2011 Music Marathan & Film Festival had lots of panels and lots of performances. Here are some nuggets of advice for indie artists from music industry panelists with a focus on social media, relationships with fans and the real meaning of DIY. CMJ 2011 took place in New York City from October 18 ...
Soundscan May Only Be Counting 15% of Vinyl Sales...
Could vinyl sales actually be multiples larger? We've been quoting some heady gains from Nielsen Soundscan, but what if those figures are woefully undercounted? “Soundscan only gets about 15 percent," Vince Slusarz of Gotta Groove Records just told the New York Times. “The majority of the stuff we press, it doesn't even have a bar code." ...
Wes Montgomery on Verve
Wes Mongomery's recordings for the Verve label between 1964 and 1966 are significant for several reasons: First, the guitarist was able to work with large orchestras and leadingarrangers of the day, including Johnny Pate, Oliver Nelson, Claus Ogerman and Don Sebesky. Second, producer Creed Taylor was able to turn Montgomery into a major force and extend ...
Exploring Dafnis Prieto, 2011 MacArthur Fellow: Prieto as Sideman
Dafnis Prieto recently was honored as a 2011 MacArthur Fellow, being recognized for excellence in his artistic pursuits. From his studies in Cuba to his professional work in New York, Prieto has always been a musician committed to outstanding artistry and pushing the limits of his creative energy. This cutting edge attitude has led to a ...
Jazzwax List: Detective Jazz III
It was a cold and rainy night—the kind made for staying in with a glass of rye and a bad book. Outside, cars drove by slow and sloppy. Inside, the pink neon sign from the bar across the alley kissed the wall over and over, steady and insistent. Then came the knock at my email box. ...
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