Results for "Radio"

Playland at the Beach: Dave Brubeck's Early Octet and Trio

December 6, 2010

Chances are you've heard Dave Brubeck before, even if you're not a jazz fan. His 1959 album Time Out has sold over a million copies and “Take Five," written by longtime Brubeck collaborator and saxophonist Paul Desmond, became a hit single and cultural musical staple. Brubeck made the cover of Time Magazine in 1954, did global ...

Riverwalk Jazz on Producer John Hammond This Week

December 4, 2010

This week on Riverwalk Jazz, The Jim Cullum Jazz Band with guests Dick Hyman, Topsy Chapman, Harry Allen and others, explore the towering legacy of the man called “the most influential talent scout and music producer in history." Listen to interview clips of John Hammond with New York radio personality Ed Beach on his WRVR show, ...

Take the Best of Radio, Leave the Flaws Behind

December 2, 2010

Recently, I spoke with Jonathan Sasse, who is SVP Marketing at Slacker Radio. In this interview, Sasse talks about the challenges of combing the best of radio with an online service, how they've worked to enable artists to connect with fans through their platform, and their efforts to provide fans with a compelling experience. Soon, Slacker ...

The Jazz Session #221: Patrick Cornelius

December 3, 2010

Saxophonist Patrick Cornelius has put together a chordless ensemble for his new album, Fierce (Whirlwind Recordings, 2010). In this interview, Cornelius talks about his particular approach to composing for a band with no chordal instrument; his various musical projects at home and abroad; and his travels in the music from his home in Texas to Boston ...

Discover Music on Artist Curated Radio Stations

December 3, 2010

Slacker Radio and Far East Movement have paired up to create a station that features songs from the group, as well as, those that have influenced their sound and style throughout the years. Every couple of songs, a member of Far East Movement picks up the mic and introduces their favorite song. They explain how it ...

Win a Free One-Year Subscription to RDIO

December 2, 2010

Airplay Direct + CD Baby = a Pretty Good Deal...

December 2, 2010

Some deals are simpler than others. CD Baby = digital/DIY distribution + CD pressing services Airplay Direct = digital-to-radio distribution/servicing Common Target = Independent, DIY artists CD Baby + Airplay Direct = Got It? Airplay Direct has just entered into a strategic partnership with CD Baby, according to details shared by Airplay founder RobertWeingartz. So what's ...

Pandora Leading Streaming Brand, but Not Dominant

December 1, 2010

According to a new study released by Coleman Insights, one in every six Americans stream audio at least once a week. As the number of houses with broadband access rises and smart phones proliferate, they expect this number to increase. Overall, they indicate that streaming is an underdeveloped brand category. The average consumer has top-of-mind awareness ...

Survival Never Tasted so Good: Sirius Hits 20 Millionth Subscriber...

December 1, 2010

Safe from the land of Bankruptia, the Sirius survivors are now tasting sweet subscriber fruit. The company hit its 20 millionth subscriber today, right on schedule. “We have added the last 10 million subscribers faster than the first 10 million—despite a tremendously competitive environment," said Sirius CEO Mel Karmazin. On the dealmaking side, Sirius has now ...

JazzWeek Radio Chart: November 22, 2010

November 30, 2010

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 23 — Kevin Eubanks Zen Foods (Mack Avenue) 212 100 +112 3 59 1 2 2 7 7 Cyrus Chestnut Journeys (JLP) 182 171 +11 0 56 2 5 2 3 6 The Clayton Brothers The New Song And Dance (ArtistShare) 182 195 -13 0 47 ...