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10 Jazz Genius Moments (PT. 2)

December 12, 2008

Part 1 What makes a jazz recording great? Some insist it's the mix of musicians on the date. Others say it's the arranger or the energy level or the producer's standards and demands. All of these factors are important, to be sure. But to me, what truly makes a recording exceptional are only one or two ...

New Mastersounds NYE

December 12, 2008

The New Mastersounds on New Year's Eve The New Mastersounds Continuing their tradition of celebrating the New Year in the states, The New Mastersounds will be making a few stops before heading to Jam Cruise. The band will start by playing the official Umphrey's McGee after party at the Double Door in Chicago, IL on 12/30. ...

Widespread Panic: Still Rolling Strong

December 12, 2008

By: Tim Dwenger Widespread Panic For nearly 25 years Widespread Panic has redefined Southern rock. Built on classic songs and inspired musicianship, it's always been more than just the music; it's the relationship the band has cultivated with their fans. There's a whole generation of people who have had the privilege ...

Trumpeter Christian Scott Fights for the Future of Jazz

December 11, 2008

The young jazz player has little patience for those who try to lay out rules or limitations on his chosen art form. When asked about the state of jazz, Christian Scott's mood sours. “The [stuff] is garbage," said the New Orleans-born trumpeter, speaking by phone from San Francisco, his voice sharp, direct. “I mean, you want ...

10 Moments of Jazz Genius (Pt. 1)

December 11, 2008

There are jazz albums I can't live without. There are jazz tracks I adore. And then there are mere moments in jazz recordings that blow me away. Some of these thrilling phrases and passages were planned out ahead of time by recording artists or arrangers. Others were improvised and turned out brilliantly. In either case, these ...

International Search for Jazz Vocalists!

December 11, 2008

Compass Management, along with one of the worlds largest record companies, are creating an original and exciting new jazz act to launch in the Autumn of 2009. The act will be stylish, dynamic and aspirational and will bring something new and very unique to the worlds music stage. The act will be fronted by two singers ...

Happening Right Now...

December 11, 2008

Savage Jazz hits the stage at The Camel. Sam Savage (trombone) is playing with Matt Hall (bass), Devonne Harris (drums), Marcus Tenney (trumpet), with a guest guitarist playing the first set and Alan Parker filling in for the second.At 10, Bryan Hooten's Ombak makes their bi-weekly appearance at Cous Cous. Filling in tonight for ...

Thanks for the Memory

December 11, 2008

The research into Ralph Rainger that has kept me more or less hors de combat from Rifftides lately included the not entirely disagreeable task of watching The Big Broadcast of 1938. Film musicals still recycled vaudeville in those days, so what we get is a series of blackouts draped over a flimsy structure called a plot. ...

Phoebe Snow + Creative Loafing | News

December 11, 2008

Blue Note Records Announces More Catalogue Deletions

December 10, 2008

Blue Note Records sent out an e-mail today announcing more catalogue deletions, on the heels of a similar announcement two weeks ago. You can view the entire list (which includes titles from a larger family of Blue Note-related labels) at True Blue Music. Warning, folks: it’s a veritable bloodbath. Lots of great Lee Morgan, Tina Brooks, ...