John Hilderbrand
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Rhythm Science by Paul Miller a.k.a. DJ Spooky
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DJ Spooky, who always deserves attention when he releases a new recording, is now an author. Using his real name, Paul D. Miller, he has written Rhythm Science, a book with his thoughts on art, music, sampling and remixing. In an interview in Wired, Miller explains how the book came about: “I felt that there…
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Hope Collective Benefit Single Out
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Incognito’s Bluey has assembled an all-star group (called Hope Collective) to record a song to help victims of the tsunami. The single, entitled “Give and Let Live,” was released in the UK last week. There is currently no scheduled availability in the U.S. It’s an incredibly infectious song. It’s pure Bluey. The horns, guitar, the…
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Legends of Jazz On Television!
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New weekly jazz programming returns to the airwaves this fall when Legends of Jazz debuts on PBS. Ramsey Lewis will host thirteen 30-minute shows each with a different theme such as “Voices of the Next Generation,” “The Divas,” and “The Golden Horns.” Chick Corea, Marcus Miller, Pat Metheny, David Sanborn, Arturo Sandoval, George Benson, George…
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More Jazz Remixes!
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Celebrating its 25th year, Concord Picante (which focuses on Latin jazz) will have several special projects. One of them is Concord Picante Regrooved, which features DJs Mario C., Cuica, Los Amigos Invisibles, among others. The disc is due May 17. Later this year, Verve strikes again with Impulse! Remixed. That is currently scheduled for September…
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Speaking of the Remix
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There are entire albums of one artist remixed, like Charlie Parker and Billie Holiday. Here are some others I’d love to see remixes of: The Crusaders – Verve owns that catalog so it should be no problem. Miles Davis – I believe there was a remix CD a few years ago but nothing like I’m…