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STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Facets of Frisell

May 1, 2011

Today, let's examine a few of the many musical facets of guitarist Bill Frisell (pictured), who's coming to St. Louis to perform Thursday, May 12 at the Old Rock House, 1200 S. 7th St. Usually categorized as a jazz guitarist, Frisell nevertheless has worked in a wide variety of ...

Sat Eye Candy: Muddy Waters

May 1, 2011

WE'D SLEEP OUT IN A HOLLOW LOG ANYTIME FOR YOU, MUDDY! 26 years ago today Muddy Waters left this earth, but his footprint remains, indelible and awaiting each new generation's feet to follow his pathway to the heart of the blues and rock 'n' roll. Here's an assortment of the man's mighty mojo working, both on ...

Wolfgang's Vault Opens Video Vault: Includes Thousands of Historic Concert Performances

April 28, 2011

Wolfgang's Vault today debuts the Video Vault—the long-awaited archive of thousands of historic concert performances from the past 50 years by the biggest names in music. Jazz, Rock, Pop and many other genres are well represented in this singular and amazing archive. This Video Vault features exclusive content that has not been seen since it was ...

Spoon's Jim Eno on Artist Diversification [video]

April 28, 2011

Happy Birthday, Ella Fitzgerald!

April 26, 2011

Weekend Extra: Joe Henderson

April 25, 2011

A friend just pointed out that this is the birthday of Joe Henderson (1937-2001). The Rifftides time clock says that I'm punched out for the holiday, but to post a remembrance of Joe I'm sneaking past the security guards and putting up this remarkable performance of a piece associated nearly as closely with Henderson as with ...

Stageit Review: A Free Streaming Video Service for Live Performances

April 25, 2011

StageIt is a free live streaming video service primarily focused on musicians though comedians have used it and it could potentially accomodate any live performance or event. StageIt launched around six months ago and was founded by Evan Lowenstein of Evan & Jaron. I was informed of its existence via a positive comment by Madalyn Sklar, ...

Weekend Extra: Easter Parade

April 24, 2011

Here's a cheery version of Irving Berlin's classic holiday song. It's by Jimmie Lunceford's band, recorded in 1939. The vocal and exuberant trombone solo are by Trummy Young. Have patience, please. It takes the Garrard disc jockey a while to get it cued up, giving you nearly 15 seconds to read the record label. Happy Easter. ...

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Four Views of Bill Charlap

April 24, 2011

This week, let's get better acquainted with pianist Bill Charlap, who will be in St. Louis to perform next Wednesday, April 27 through Saturday, April 30 at Jazz at the Bistro. Charlap played St. Louis twice in 2009, in February at the Sheldon Concert Hall as part of the ...

Sat Eye Candy: Robert Plant

April 24, 2011

MOJO STILL MOST DEFINITELY WORKING After having our wig flipped—seriously, our wig is ruined—by Robert Plant and his supremely gifted Band of Joy at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley last night (full review with pics next week), we thought it only right to tip our hat to Sir Bob, his current collaborators and a few tidbits ...