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Extras: THE RISE OF FREE SAMPLE PACKS IN MUSIC PRODUCTION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Sound sample packs are undoubtedly a valuable resource for all producers and musicians. Icing on the cake, when these sample packs are available for free, the excitement and happiness of musicians knows no bounds. Many budding musicians and new producers have taken advantage of free sample packs. However, what concerns most professionals is whether these…
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Highly Recommended Album: BIRD IN KANSAS CITY (Charlie Parker: Rare Recordings from 1941-1951)
KANSAS CITY, BIRD IN KANSAS CITY HERE IT COMES Verve Records is releasing Bird in Kansas City globally on October 25, 2024 on vinyl, CD, and digitally. It’s an album featuring a new set of rare recordings dating from between 1941-1951. Much of this collection has never been heard before and some recordings have never even…
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Music: HOW TO ARRANGE MUSIC: FROM RAW IDEAS TO POLISHED MASTERPIECES
Arranging music is an art form that transforms a simple idea into a complete and polished composition. The process involves carefully selecting and organizing the musical elements to create a cohesive and impactful piece. Whether you’re working on a single track or a full album, understanding the principles of music arrangement can help you bring…
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Highly Recommended Album: WANDERERS LIKE ME (The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys)
BLUEGRASS HEAVEN Beneath the steel strings and steely demeanor exemplifying the spirit of bluegrass lies the heart of a wanderer: the heartbroken rambler looking for the next big break and the next story to tell. The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys’ new record Wanderers Like Me – out August 16 – is a quintessential bluegrass record, full of melodies…
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Highly Recommended Album: JOHN WILLIAMS IN TOKYO
30 years after his last visit to Japan, John Williams returned for two special concerts – one in Matsumoto and one in Tokyo – marking his debut with the world-famous Saito Kinen Orchestra, with selections from his beloved film scores, and reuniting with his longtime friend, world-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa. The second of these concerts…
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Extras | Music: CLASSICAL GUITAR VS. ACOUSTIC GUITAR: WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU PICK?
When you first start looking for guitars, the main dilemma begins when you are introduced to classical and acoustic guitars. The reason is they all look similar at first sight. So, if you are eager to know which is the best classical guitar for beginners and the acoustic guitar as well? Keep your worry aside…
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Highly Recommended Album: ART TATUM — JEWELS IN THE TREASURE BOX: THE 1953 CHICAGO BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB RECORDINGS (Resonance Records)
From Resonance Records, Jewels in the Treasure Box: The 1953 Chicago Blue Note Jazz Club Recordings is a previously unissued 3-LP collection of recordings from jazz icon and virtuosic pianist, Art Tatum, captured live at the Blue Note jazz club in Chicago in March of 1953 with guitarist Everett Barksdale and bassist Slam Stewart. Transferred from the original tape reels…
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Highly Recommended Album: A LADY WITH A SONG (Amber Weekes Celebrates Nancy Wilson)
On A Lady With a Song, Amber Weekes pays homage to one of her inspirations, Nancy Wilson, while welcoming such all-stars as guitarists Russell Malone and Paul Jackson Jr., tenor-saxophonists Gerald Albright and Rickey Woodard, and Justo Almario on flute. Arranged and produced by Mark Cargill, who also plays violin, the wide-ranging program features Weekes’…
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Highly Recommended Album: CONGO LAMENT (Isrea Butler)
Count Basie Orchestra trombonist Isrea Butler has released a 6-track album rich in sublime sophistication and delivered by a stunning quartet. Congo Lament — available on Bandcamp and all major streaming platforms — primarily features compositions by Bennie Green and saxophonist Ike Quebec. Fellow Basie bandmate, tenor saxophonist Doug Lawrence, whose conversations with Butler led…
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PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR GETTING DISCOVERED AS A MUSICIAN
Being a musician is challenging, and getting discovered is one of the hardest aspects. It can be a long and winding path, but keep in mind that many artists have done it before! This article will help you get discovered and achieve your dream of being a successful musician. Whether you’re a singer, songwriter, or…
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Highly Recommended Concert: WILLOW WITH ORCHESTRA (presented by LA Phil at The Ford on October 25, 2024)
Hey, Los Angeles, a trailblazer is coming to town. An L.A. native and the child of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Camille Reign Smith, also known mononymously as Willow, is coming to The Ford with the Color of Noize Orchestra conducted by Derrick Hodge to reimagine hits like “Whip My Hair,” “Wait a…
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Highly Recommended Album: PETE TOWNSHEND LIVE IN CONCERT 1985-2001 (Expanded 14-CD Box Set and Digital)
GO TO TOWNSHEND PETE TOWNSHEND LIVE IN CONCERT 1985-2001, an expanded 14-CD Box Set and digital set featuring seven long-out-of-print live albums by Pete Townshend, will be released on July 26, 2024, and are available for pre-order here. Newly remastered by Jon Astley, the set gathers together for the first time all of the live…
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Concerts: TAYLOR SWIFT’S REPUTATION TOUR BREAKDOWN
The Reputation Stadium Tour, Taylor Swift’s first all-stadium venture, represents a significant chapter in her illustrious career, showcasing her evolution from a small-town girl to an international icon. This ambitious project not only highlighted Swift’s musical genius but also redefined the contours of live music entertainment. Commencing on May 8, 2018, in Glendale, Arizona, the…
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Recommended Album: WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN (Studio Cast Recording)
The studio cast recording of Well-Behaved Women by composer and lyricist Carmel Dean is a contemporary theatrical song cycle celebrating historic women who fought to make their voices heard. This powerful album is now available on streaming and digital platforms worldwide. With music and lyrics by Dean, the new album features Tony Award ®-winning artists and Broadway A-listers, including Sasha…
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Album Review: THE TONY BENNETT / BILL EVANS ALBUM (Remastered; Craft Recordings Original Jazz Classics)
This collection, a triumph in the careers of both Tony Bennett and Bill Evans, was made at a time when these masters each seemed in relative decline. Bennett, considered of limited audience appeal in the heady adolescence of rock, was without a major-label contract while Evans, then well into his second decade of leading a…
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Album Review: SIGNATURE PHILIP GLASS (Angí¨le Dubeau and La Pietí on Analekta)
GLASSCADING DELIGHT Sublime, emotional, inspiring, captivating, magical and dramatic, Canadian violinist Angèle Dubeau with her ensemble La Pietí has released SIGNATURE Philip Glass on Analekta. This 16-track sensation is no mere tribute to the great minimalist composer, but a re-arranging for La Pietí , an all-female string ensemble featuring some of Canada’s best musicians, founded in…
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Recommended Album: PHILIP GLASS SOLO (Philip Glass Revisits His Classic Works via Orange Mountain Music.)
Philip Glass takes a new look at some of his most enduring and beloved piano works in Philip Glass Solo, recorded at a time when the world was undergoing a major shift; for Glass, that shift manifested in going from a busy tour and premiere schedule to time spent at home during the COVID-19 pandemic….
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Highly Recommended Concert: RENÉE FLEMING, soprano; INON BARNATAN, piano (The Baker-Baum Concert Hall)
Superstar American soprano Renée Fleming will make her La Jolla Music Society debut with LJMS’s SummerFest Music Director, internationally acclaimed pianist Inon Barnatan, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 8 PM in the gorgeous Baker-Baum Concert Hall. See why Stage and Cinema calls her concert “sublime storytelling in song.” She will offer selections by both…
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Highly Recommended Jazz: STRAIGHTAWAY (The Apollo Trio)
HEPPED-UP, FUN, UPBEAT JAZZ AND SWING The Apollo Trio’s performances on the album released today — Straightaway from ITI Records — is fun, fun, fun, and way groovy. The story of vocalist and bandleader James Apollo is as remarkable as any who perseveres against abject adversity. From a small frontier town, Apollo would wait at the…
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Upcoming Jazz: INITIAL ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 HOLLYWOOD BOWL JAZZ FESTIVAL (LA Phil)
Clockwise from top left: Jodeci, Kamasi Washington, Yebba, Robert Glasper The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association today announced the initial line-up for the 2024 Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival; Jodeci, Kamasi Washington and Robert Glasper with special guest Yebba. Celebrating 44 years, the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival is presented by the LA Phil, and takes place on…
Interview: DAVID SERERO (director of “Tovah,” a documentary about Tovah Feldshuh)
by Shari Barrett | August 31, 2026
in Film, Interviews, Los AngelesMusic Preview: PACIFIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA BENEFIT CONCERT (October 10, 2026 | L.A.)
by pwsadmin | August 30, 2026
in Los Angeles, MusicTheater Review: ADOLESCENT SALVATION (Theater Wit / Chicago)
by Croydon Fernandes | August 29, 2026
in Chicago, TheaterDance Preview: GLORYA KAUFMAN PRESENTS DANCE AT THE MUSIC CENTER 2026–27 (L.A.)
by pwsadmin | August 28, 2026
in Dance, Los AngelesTheater Preview: KAIJU (The Road Theatre Company & BroadStage / Los Angeles)
by pwsadmin | August 28, 2026
in Los Angeles, TheaterDance Preview: DRACULA, A DARK SHADOW (State Street Ballet / Santa Barbara)
by Gregory Bernard | August 28, 2026
in Dance, Los Angeles, RegionalTheater Review: BEING PIAF (Odyssey Theatre Ensemble / Los Angeles)
by Ernest Kearney | August 27, 2026
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