December 2009 Blog Posts (59)

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How to be a working musician

i hear so much complaining about this subject, i just wanted to lay my practical experience on you. free.



first, three pre-conditions:



1. if you are a very materialistic person, skip this article, i don't think you are going to like what it says.

2. if you don't have the music where you want it art-wise, you might want to go work on that, this article isn't going to help you much either. you will be better off by practicing and studying and working on your music… Continue

Added by Joani Taylor on December 31, 2009 at 8:52pm — 2 Comments

SONIC SOUL Review Update No. 06/09

SONIC SOUL, one of Europes most important sites (and probably Germanys premier place) for upfront reviews of interesting (and mostly independent) Soul and Jazz (and every sound in between) CD releases.

Many thanks for your continous support and great music throughout 2009. Let´s look forward to more of it in 2010...



Don.t miss the latest reviews on SONIC SOUL:



"P.U.S.H." - Marshall Badger



"My Best" - Jeff Ramsey

"Pink Elephant" - N´Dambi

"The… Continue

Added by SonicSoul on December 31, 2009 at 6:32am — No Comments

Time for a New Beginning

"The true measure of a man is not how he behaves in moments of comfort and convenience but how he stands at times of controversy and challenges"

~Martin Luther King, Jr



It goes without saying that this year has been a tough one for many of us; Musique Noire is no exception. Within the group we've had marriages, welcomed babies, lost loved ones dear to us and worked through financial difficulties.



But one thing has stayed constant. . .the support we've received from… Continue

Added by Musique Noire on December 30, 2009 at 9:58pm — No Comments

HAPPY NEW TO THE JAZZ NETWORK. ALL THE BEST IN 2010.

Wow, 2009 was a pretty amazing year. Lots of great things happened.

Some of the highlights for me were, performing at the famous Band Shell in New York´s Central Park in September, visiting family and friends in New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, and bringing my 1956 Gibson Les Paul guitar (a present from my dad when I was a kid) back with me to Berlin, Germany. Man, did I have a GREAT time. I´ve got tons of photos, and just uploaded a few of me at the airport bringing back my… Continue

Added by DICARLO PRODUCTIONS on December 30, 2009 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

December 29th, 2009

There is a strong desire for a Mindfulness of our Ancestors. Here is the last week of the year, the ending of the first decade of the new century, and a little further distancing from the 20th century. Indeed, western civilization has made its baby steps into a new millennium of media. And yet, old ideas take so long to relinquish themselves.



Time is a wondrous thing. The more I get, the more I want – it seems. (Maybe.) Time allows for greater awareness and deeper understanding. Time… Continue

Added by Esquizito on December 29, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Raising the Standards

The Spirit of Jazz Announces the release of the 3rd album for Norman Weeks and GrooveTyme titled "Raising the Standards". Please visit www.spiritofjazzcds.com, to hear a feature song or purchase a CD.

Added by Norman Weeks on December 28, 2009 at 4:22pm — No Comments

m62 Goddam and Billie Holiday...an appreciation

I first covered Billy Holiday's Strange Fruit at an electro-acoustic night in Glasgow's Nice And Sleazy bar, adding a bit of blues harp to a straight-ish interpretation of the song by Scottish singer Teresa Magee. Some time later at the Brutalise Studio in Huddersfield, Cecil Zinyuku, a dance music producer for the likes of De'Lacy, came up with a beautiful new arrangement. It's up there now on the Jazz Network, on British blues band m62 goddam's page. We hope you like it..

Bill Hudson,… Continue

Added by Bill Hudson on December 28, 2009 at 3:47pm — No Comments

STUDIO 57A PRESENTS TARA STULL [Track 01]

This is notably one of the most nostalgic 1950's style Blues songs ever written; BLUE RAIN, by ASCAP composer Harold Jennings. This copyrighted tune (©1977 JENNINGS) was originally performed by the famous JAY DEES, and who are now known as THE ENVOYS. Now playing on our Track 01. This is a pre release exclusive preview for the JAZZ NETWORK Community.



Introducing one of the newest upcoming female JAZZ Vocalist's TARA… Continue

Added by Gene Weed on December 27, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

THE ESSENCE SHOW - Archive Player ep. 73



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Real friendship or love is not manufactured or achieved by an act of will or intention. Friendship is always an act of recognition... in the moment of friendship, two souls suddenly recognize each other. It could be a meeting on the street, or at a party or a lecture, or just a simple, banal…

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Added by Kara Johnstad on December 27, 2009 at 1:45pm — No Comments

New music posted

I just added a cover of Guantanamera with my wife singing. This is her singing debut---what do you all think?

Added by Gary Yamane on December 25, 2009 at 11:33am — No Comments

KWANZAA CELEBRATION AT THE SMITHSONIAN ANOCASTA COMMUNITY MUSEUM WASHINGTON DC 12/26/09. SHOW TIME 10:30 AM TO 12 NOON

BROTHER AH AND THE SOUNDS OF AWARNESS SHALL PREFORM WITH A GROUP OF NATIVE AMERICIAN AFRICANS. MASTER GUTARIST: RYAN TUCKER AND MASTER PERCUSSIONIST: MILTON ELIJAH RUSS II / NANTAMBU

Added by MILTON E. RUSS II / NANTAMBU on December 24, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Tony Adamo Mic Gillette

Have A Kool Yule

Tony Adamo Mic Gillette
Category: Music
Mic Gillette, music legend with Tower of Power. Writes Tony Adamo's horn arrangements http://micgillette.com
Info on Tony Adamo www.strokeland.com

Added by Tony Adamo on December 23, 2009 at 3:53pm — No Comments

Christmas Art 2009 Series: Samples



Noche de Navidad Difference







Arbol de Navidad( DifferenceII Sine Glass)



Arbol de Navidad ( Difference Overlay Zoom)





Arbol de Navidad ( Difference sine )



Noche de… Continue

Added by Marta Graciela Bressi on December 22, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

winner of sojp radio listeners poll 2009

Hey Everybody,



"dancing spirits" the show that aired in march at sojp radio that featured my music and the poetry of LyriQ and highlighted both of our profile was voted "best show of 2009" by the SOJP Radio Listeners Poll of 2009.



I'm very honored and humbled by that expierence. I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks and deepest gratidute to all my supporters.



if you would like to listen to any of the shows of sojp radio simply go to… Continue

Added by Henning Stumm on December 22, 2009 at 1:53pm — No Comments

GOOD NEWS - Ray Blue is ok...Thanks for all who was concerned.

hello all

Ray just called me on the phone after I contacted him via email to tell me that he is fine and this was some kind of hoax. Apparently, someone hacked his email account and sent out these email perhaps to find a way to scam money.

Please know brother and sista’ Musicians that there are some SICK and DEMENTED people out there and we all must be very careful, but never give up supporting and caring for one another.

Peace and much love

C. Huff {Huff Productions… Continue

Added by C. Huff on December 22, 2009 at 12:18pm — No Comments

December 22nd, 2009

“Son do!”



This was the nick name that young Dan earned in glowing reflection of his eager willingness to please others and work. Danny substantiates this characterization in several instances. Among his memoirs, there are detailed tales of life in Downtown Orleans Parish. In this season of the God blessed child, this fin de cicle post focuses again on the jazzy childhood of Daniel Moses Barker.



“So I have vivid memories of what was happening on the river and I saw… Continue

Added by Esquizito on December 22, 2009 at 12:00pm — 4 Comments

Ground Level PLAYLIST 12/17/2009

PLAYLIST 12/17/2007

Artist / Song / Album Title / LABEL



Rudresh Mahanthappa / Simonize / Black Water / RED GIANT

Bobby Previte / Flying Buttress / Empty Suits / GRAMAVISION

Medeski Martin & Wood / Hermeto's Daydream / Notes From The Underground / ACCURATE

Jack DeJohnette / Jack In / Oneness / ECM

Ari Brown / Shorter's Vibes / Live At The Green Mill / DELMARK

Peter Apfelbaum & The Hieroglyphics… Continue

Added by Chet White's Ground Level on December 22, 2009 at 11:17am — No Comments

A Christmas Song

Probably one of the most popular Christmas songs ever recorded: "The Christmas Song", 1944, Mel Tormé and Bob Wells.



As a present to the JAZZ NETWORK, I introduce Mr. Bobby Cottonwood, in an unpublished recording session @ STUDIO 57A in late 2007. Using my custom made U47 valve microphone, and even sick as he was with the flue - he nailed it in one take.



Thanks Bobby . . .



It is a piece of recording history . . . .



Merry Christmas every… Continue

Added by Gene Weed on December 21, 2009 at 3:43pm — No Comments

THE ESSENCE HOLIDAY SHOW



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It is winter equinox today. Berlin is covered in white snow and I am deeply relaxed.

As we come to the close of this year I would like to thank all the amazing artists here at the Essence and all of my loyal fans and dear friends for making this year a year to remember.



In 2010 I will…

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Added by Kara Johnstad on December 21, 2009 at 6:50am — No Comments

Shades of Gray...

Are there shades of gray or is everything in black and white? Just because it may "appear" that way… it may not be what it looks like… agree or disagree?

Added by Sidney Hammond on December 19, 2009 at 7:18pm — No Comments

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