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Bootsy Collins’ “Christmas Is 4 Ever,” sampled here in Vol. 33, might not be the best Christmas record of the ’00s, but it’s pretty close when you’re thinking of Christmas records you can enjoy, cut after cut, start to finish. There aren’t many like that. Perhaps the only ’00s records we’ve enjoyed more from start to [...]
The Allmusic Blog (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
The 2009 Grammy Awards nominations were announced last night during a live broadcast on CBS from L.A.’s Club Nokia. Beyoncé leads the pack with 10 nominations, including Album of the Year. Also receiving nominations were Lady Gaga, Kings of Leon, Dave Matthews and the Black Eyed Peas. [Variety.com] The controversy over former AmIdol contestant Adam Lambert’s [...]
JazzHQ (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
Best Contemporary Jazz Album (For albums containing 51% or more playing time of INSTRUMENTAL tracks.) * Urbanus Stefon Harris & Blackout [Concord Jazz] * Sounding Point Julian Lage [Emarcy/Decca] * At World's Edge Philippe Saisse [E1 Music] * Big Neighborhood Mike Stern [Heads Up International] * 75 Joe Zawinul & The Zawinul Syndicate [Heads Up International] Best Jazz Vocal Album (For albums...
L. A. Times Dodgers Blog (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
Allen Toussaint's 'Bright Mississippi' is in the running in the best instrumental album category. The Bay Area's Julian Lage is one of the contemporary nominees, as is veteran Mike Stern.
Word Magazine blogs (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
"Elvis Costello literally builds a band in front of the audience's eyes and ears. Joining him for this once-in-a-lifetime jam session are his former record producer, Nick Lowe, on bass; legendary New Orleans producer/pianist Allen Toussaint; U.K. guitar giant/songwriter Richard Thompson; and, from The Band, drummer Levon Helm." http://www.sundancechannel.com/spectacle/all-new-season/ There...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
Hush Money - Erik Deutsch (Hammer and String Records) - I've seen Erik Deutsch's name on several CDs and have heard him with Charlie Hunter's Trio but, honestly, that did not prepare me for how impressive this recording, his 2nd as a leader, is. If I had heard his 2007 debut, "Fingerprint" (Sterling Circle), his love of melody and instrumental interplay would be no surprise...
The Hits Just Keep On Comin' (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
There’s a thin line between history and oblivion. Cross it, leave a mark, and even if it’s a small one, it will stand for all time. One of those lines is the last slot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Lately we’ve been looking into some of the records and performers who just squeaked past [...]
Bumpershine.com (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
Spectacle: Elvis Costello With… The new season of Spectacle: Elvis Costello With… kicks off on December 9, 2009 on the Sundance Channel with Bono and The Edge. The schedule for the rest of season looks like this: Spectacle: Elvis Costello With… Season 2 Schedule December 9 at 10:00 PM – Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Bono and The Edge December [...]
Home of the Groove (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
Although the two would never exactly bond professionally, Joe Banashak hired Eddie Bo not only as a producer, arranger, and writer, but also as a recording artist. Starting in 1966, Bo worked primarily on projects for the Seven B label, including his own releases, and also did writing and production duties for Instant, Alon, Tune-Kel and Busy-B (busy he was). His impressive catalog for Seven B has...
Undercover Black Man (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
I like this concept, y’all. I like it a lot. If you know other songs that belong on this list, let me know in the comments section. 1. “Anna (Go to Him)” – The Beatles Early in their nightclub and recording careers, the Beatles performed many songs by black songwriters. Not only hall-of-famers like Chuck Berry and Smokey Robinson, but forgotten artists such as Larry Williams,...
The Independent (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Dixieland descended upon the London Jazz Festival yesterday and transformed the Barbican into a New Orleans gospel church for one night only.
The Kiosque (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Sigh, another cancellation. Due to travel problems Allen Toussaint will not be performing at the Lemon Tree tonight. More info here
Undercover Black Man (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
A new CD from the Carolina Chocolate Drops is coming in February! It’s called “Genuine Negro Jig” (a front-runner for album title of the decade). Follow this link to Nonesuch Records to see the track listing. The album was produced by Joe Henry , the Daniel Lanois of the new millennium. He has produced Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint, Ani DiFranco, Aimee Mann, Solomon Burke and...
Consequence of Sound (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
YA-KA-MAY hits stores on February 9th.
Blogcritics: Books (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
A photographic tribute that captures the joy of music and the spirit of a remarkable musician. Sponsored Topics: Levon Helm - Musician - Arts - Guy Clark - Lyle Lovett
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kingsleyw008p | 09/28/2009
NEW YORK (Billboard) –There's just no slowing down Elvis Costello. After launching his "Spectacle" TV series in December and releasing his latest studio effort, "Secret, Profane & Sugarcane," this past June, the punk icon is set to debut "The Costello Show Series," a selection of rare live recordings from throughout his career. First up is "Live at the El Mocambo," a heavily bootlegged concert from...
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