November 2008 Blog Posts (90)

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The Purpose and Potential Of Music

The dictionary defines Music as "the science or art of combining tones into a composition having structure and continuity:Also as vocal or instrumental sounds having rhythm,melody,or harmony.

This is a wonderfully academic definition and be it far from me to question the authority of the dictionary,however this definition describes more the process of producing music than it defines what music actually is. Music is far more than a science it is in fact a creative force a spiritual… Continue

Added by Charles on November 30, 2008 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

THANK YOU BRIAN O'NEAL

Thank you Brian for a great interview!

Added by Jazz_Queen on November 30, 2008 at 7:25pm — 2 Comments

Merry Christmas

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Added by Sharon L Payne on November 30, 2008 at 5:21pm — No Comments

NU BOP FUNK..

I put up a new one called "nu bop funk".. showin that I can play to bebop changes.. so if you're a old school expert tell me what famous changes I used.. lol.. the melody and lyrics are all mine.. and so are the lines.. but they are bebop style.. it's the 2nd player down my stack of soundclick players.. "nothin is easy" is still on top set to default play so turn it off and listen to number 2.. "nu bop funk".. thanks for your interest and friendship.. cheers..

nicky :-)

Added by nicky quick on November 30, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

I just posted a new song called "The Christmas Song" on my profile page. Many people know this now classic ballad was originaly recorded by Nat King Cole. What you may not know is the story behind ho…

I just posted a new song called "The Christmas Song" on my profile page. Many people know this now classic ballad was originaly recorded by Nat King Cole. What you may not know is the story behind how it was written. The song was written by Mel Torme, and Bob Wells way back in 1945, here is an account by Mel Torme as to how this song came to be....



"One excessively hot afternoon, I drove out to Bob's house [Robert Wells] in Toluca Lake for a work session. The San Fernando Valley,… Continue

Added by David Floodstrand on November 30, 2008 at 8:59am — No Comments

PLAYLIST: WBCX 89.1 FM Sounds of Jazz Nov 29,2008

Playlist for Sounds of Jazz on WBCX 89.1 FM for Nov 29,2008

Broadcasting from Brenau University in Gainesville (NE Atlanta) Ga



Part of our “Straight Ahead Saturday Night” line-up…

Featuring “Sounds of Jazz" with Mark Dove from 6PM to 12PM



“Sounds of Jazz” features straight ahead jazz primarily from the 1950’s to the present. The shows mission is to spread the awareness of some of the country’s greatest music and to feature local area artists in the Atlanta and… Continue

Added by Mark Dove on November 30, 2008 at 8:24am — No Comments

PLAYLIST: WBCX 89.1 FM Cafe Jazz Nov 24,2008

Playlist for Café Jazz on WBCX 89.1 FM for Nov 24,2008

Broadcasting from Brenau University in Gainesville (NE Atlanta) Ga



Part of our " Melodic Monday Night” line-up…

Featuring “Café Jazz” with Mark Dove from 6PM to 8PM



Playlist for Nov 24, 2008



Hour 1

OSCAR BROWN JR - "Signifyin Monkey" - Sin and Soul - (Sony)

JIM MALLOY - "All My Tomorrows" - Jazz Vocalist - (indep)

KARRIN ALLYSON - "Jordu" - Footprints - (Concord)

LAURA COYLE -… Continue

Added by Mark Dove on November 30, 2008 at 8:22am — No Comments

The Life Force of New Orleans

by Nat Hentoff



From when I was too young to be allowed into Boston jazz clubs, there’s an enduring memory of sneaking into Downtown at the Ken and marveling at Sidney Bechet joyously overpowering even Wild Bill Davison. Ever since, Bechet, whom I got to know when he played in Boston, has been the embodiment for me of the indomitable spirit of New Orleans jazz.



I often turn again to his masterful autobiography, Treat it Gentle (Da Capo Press), for such passages as, “That… Continue

Added by m j on November 30, 2008 at 7:47am — No Comments

Satchmo’s Rap Sheet

by Nat Hentoff



The FBI is proposing a new computer-profiling system, STAR (the System to Assess Risk), that, as National Public Radio reported on July 17, will be sifting through some six billion pieces of data by 2012, “about 20 records for every man, woman and child in America.” Many of those “persons of interest” suspected of terrorism links will be databased for additional scrutiny by the CIA and other intelligence agencies. They won’t know they have FBI files.



Back in… Continue

Added by m j on November 30, 2008 at 7:37am — No Comments

A Jazz Bridge to Musicians in Need

by Nat Hentoff



Just as certain musicians—Armstrong, Parker, Coltrane—have influenced so many others, so the Jazz Foundation of America has helped spur a vital regional organization, the Philadelphia-based Jazz Bridge Project (215-517-8337; jazzbridge.org), to be of multi-dimensional help to jazz and blues musicians.



Founded almost four years ago, and reaching from Trenton (N.J.) to Wilmington (Del.) and from Reading (Pa.) to Atlantic City (N.J.), the Jazz Bridge began… Continue

Added by m j on November 30, 2008 at 7:22am — 1 Comment

November 30th, 2008

Well... I was planning a post about food. I intended to tell you about a wonderful book that I've been included in entitled, You Are Where You Eat - Stories and Recipes from The Neighborhoods of New Orleans by Elsa Hahne. I planned to declared another identity for myself as “Food Activist.” I really wanted to tell you about Ras Chemas Lamed “The Singing Chef” and some of the other various characters… Continue

Added by Esquizito on November 30, 2008 at 2:30am — 3 Comments

Frank McComb Live In Atlanta Vol.1 And Vol.2!

To all Frank's Supporters,

First, let us take this opportunity to say thank-you for supporting Frank McComb and his efforts to keep good music in your ears. Second, we here at Boobeescoot Music are proud to announce that "Frank McComb Live In Atlanta Vol.2", featuring the song "Time And Time Again", is now available at www.boobeescoot.com. We are also proud to announce that the audio for "Frank McComb Live In Atlanta Vol.1" is now available for downloads at CD Baby and "Vol.2" will soon be… Continue

Added by Frank McComb on November 30, 2008 at 12:16am — No Comments

TALKING SMOOTH JAZZ WELCOMES PIANIST BRIAN O'NEAL

As an artist who has flourished in the comfort of Jazz, the Top 40s, R&B, and Pop, pianist Brian O'Neal exudes the versatility of a uniquely upbeat, smooth style that compliments today’s "New Jazz”. He brings an exciting and uninhibited sound to the world of jazz, making it a creative challenge for many to categorize his music. Brian O'Neal is truly a talented (and humble) musician. He stimulates your inner appetite with melodic rhythms, and soothes your emotions with the vibrations of each… Continue

Added by Jazz_Queen on November 29, 2008 at 11:21pm — No Comments

BRIAN CULBERTSON

My FAVORITE smooth jazz artist is coming back to Talking Smooth Jazz to talk about his 3rd annual A Soulful Christmas tour that kicked off November 28 and the "A Soulful Christmas" cd.



Due to his touring schedule, this show will air SATURDAY, DEC. 6 @ 1:00pm, pacific time. Fans are welcome to call in and speak to Brian at (646) 716-5485.



Tune in Sunday, Dec. 7 @ 8:00pm to Jazz Queen Presents to hear the "A Soulful Christmas" CD in its… Continue

Added by Jazz_Queen on November 29, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

found the lyrics to "Heaven" by Duke Ellington

here's the youtube link to Alice Babs singing it with Duke Ellington
and the blessed lyrics (courtesy of Esquizito)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC2icU-L3U4



Heaven, my dream
Heaven, divine
Heaven supreme
Heaven come by

Every sweet and pretty thing
Life with love to bring
Heavenly heaven to me
is just the ultimate degree to be

Heaven, supreme
Heaven, my dream
Heaven my dream.

Added by Delia Tomino Nakayama on November 29, 2008 at 7:14pm — 1 Comment

Interviews Coming Soon...

Kenny Garrett (Dec 2008)
Alyssa Graham (Dec 2008)
Project Grand Slam (Dec 2008)
Tuck & Patty (Dec 2008)
Boney James (Jan 2009)
Lisa Hilton Bio (Jan 2009)
Elvin Bishop (Jan 2009)

Added by JazzTrenzz (Karl Stober) on November 29, 2008 at 11:18am — No Comments

I Soul Dreadicated to You (NuSpokenJazzSoul)



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Added by Kamal Imani on November 29, 2008 at 10:20am — No Comments

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I just wanted to wish each and everyone of you a happy and FULLfilling Thanksgiving!

Jazz Queen

Added by Jazz_Queen on November 27, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

A few announcements on behalf of Kapland Records and American Songbook Preservation Society.

Greetings One and All…



Happy Thanksgiving…

Wishing everyone blessings, good health, and good fortune this holiday season.



A few announcements on behalf of Kapland Records and American Songbook Preservation Society.



Kapland Records has released: Singing the Great American Songbook, a live performance CD from a benefit concert recorded at Kuumbwa Jazz Center featuring singer Ron Kaplan, pianist Marshall Otwell, and bassist Stan Poplin.

All proceeds… Continue

Added by Ron Kaplan on November 27, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Tommie gets inside the Top Ten!!!







I HAVE JUST BEEN TOLD THAT MY SONG HAS MOVED UP AGAIN AND IS NOW AT NUMBER.................9 IN THE CHART.



THIS IS JUST MORE THAN EXCITING!



SO, YES, WHILE ALL MY AMERICAN FRIENDS CELEBRATE

THANKSGIVING I'M CELEBRATING… Continue

Added by tommie brewster on November 27, 2008 at 6:43am — 1 Comment

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