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$tateside Records presents Nina Simone’s Colpix singles.

On February 23rd 2018, $tateside Records will release a 2 CD box set and ‘Highlights’ LP, showcasing Nina Simone’s musical journey at Columbia Pictures Records during her...

Major increase in Songwriter Royalties on streaming platforms.

Following a landmark ruling the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) confirmed its decision concerning the compulsory mechanical royalty that which will be distributed to writers...

Op-Ed: The Cold War and the Re-Politicization of Jazz.

Just before Christmas Chris Brubeck (Son of Dave Brubeck) tipped us on an article By Billy Perrigo published in Time Magazine. The article looks at the post WWII tours organized...

Kathleen Potton – ‘Nero’ – CD Review by Fiona Ross

Australian born singer/songwriter’s Kathleen Potton’s debut album Nero, explores her experiences while working, studying and writing all over the world – Australia, Asia...

Cécile McLorin Salvant, Christian McBride among winners at Grammy’s

Last night saw the presentation at Madison Square Garden in New York of the The 60th annual Grammy Awards. It was the first time since 2003 that the ceremony was held outside Los...

Interview with Jason Miles | Kind of New & more, Part 1.

Jason Miles is an artist that has often been described as a chameleon. This is largely due to his adaptability in any musical situation he finds himself. While some may view this...

Sheila Jordan Receives 2018 Bistro Award.

Internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist Sheila Jordan will be honored at the 33rd Annual Bistro Awards on Monday, March 12, with an award for her Outstanding Contributions to the...

Laurent De Wilde | New Monk Trio – CD Review

The New Monk Trio album sees a return to the piano trio format for French pianist Laurent De Wilde. The Album was initially released last year to the French market only however on...

Earth, Wind & Fire Confirmed For Love Supreme Jazz Festival 2018

One of the most acclaimed and commercially popular bands of all time, Earth, Wind & Fire are the first act announced for this summer’s Love Supreme Jazz Festival. With...

Joel Levine ‘The Whistleblower’ CD released by IYOUWE

“When I listened to the radio growing up, I heard all kinds of music. I came to realize that my music had no boundaries… and that is our mission.” – Lenny...

Owen Broder receives 2018 Herb Albert Young Jazz Composer Award.

The ASCAP Foundation has announced that composer/saxophonist Owen Broder is one of 15 recipients of the 2018 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards. The program, established in...