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  1. Bandcamp vs. Spotify

    in Jazz In Print - Periodicals, Books, Newspapers, etc...

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    1 hour ago, Д.Д. said:

    As of this month, under pressure from major labels, Spotify introduced a new policy of no royalties paid for tracks that get less than 1000 streams per year (similar policy has been introduced by other streaming services as well). Less than 1000 streams per track per year - this probably covers 99% of the jazz and classical music (particularly the contemporary artists). I wonder if this would result in more artists / small labels abandoning Spotify and moving to bandcamp.

    Reading this news while listening to recent Miya Masaoka / Reggie Workman / Gerry Hemingway release on Spotify. What's the number of streams, you ask? 21 per month.

     

    That is absolute horse shit logic of the first degree from major labels. Sucks that Spotify caved. 

  3. BFT 241 Link and discussion thread

    in Blindfold Test

    Posted

    Late to the game this month. Ignoring other posts...

    1. Love this track. Seems like it could be the Messengers, very Blakey-esque drumming. But the sax sounds like Joe Henderson maybe...? Great regardless. 

    2. Barnstorming tempo. The sax solo is fast. But no wasted notes, just all over the horn. Impressive. Piano doesn't have to comp fast and whoever it is provides a nice balance to these horns and the drums/bass. I like this one too but no guesses. Hearing some pops like this is a needle drop as well. 

    3. Good track. What is this style called... Like a New Orleans shuffle maybe? Catchy and well played. 

    4. I was kind of hoping this would remain just a guitar/violin duo. The guitar has the heft to carry that. McLaughlin? Ok, the horn is good too. Probably a great drummer but kind of unnecessary here. Yeah, good tune again Randy. Well done man. 

    5. This one grew on me as it went along. By the end I dig it, but no guesses. 

    6. The bass player brings it home. Good tune, very chill. 

    7. Horn player is familiar but I can't guess it. Sounds like they're dragging the intro along maybe too long. 

    8. Oh yeah, synths - nice variation. Then it goes full blown hard rock lol. Ok, well theres a saxophone. It's like that Jazz Sabbath album or something. I like the tune and it sounds like they're having fun. Rock on!

    9. This one sounds familiar too but no guesses. 

    Great selection Randy. Thanks for putting it together 👍

  5. New Anthony Braxton Box Set

    in New Releases

    Posted

    Just now, AllenLowe said:

    I am interested to see the interest in Matlock. He lives around here and we have worked together, but I have yet to hear him do anything that really moved me. Can you guys give me some recommendations?

    I'm not a musician, just a listener, and for me it's the texture, vibe and interactions within these Braxton compositions that he provides that honestly elevate these sets. For recs, I like both this new box and the Zim set from 2017 although I'm definitely intrigued by Clifford's rec above which I havent heard. 

  6. New Anthony Braxton Box Set

    in New Releases

    Posted

    14 hours ago, rostasi said:

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    90s night time TV throwback 

    20 hours ago, mjazzg said:

    I've just received my CD set, first two discs going down very well. And I agree about Matlock who is a new name to me who'll I'll be seeking more of

     

    31 minutes ago, clifford_thornton said:

    Matlock is rad. Despite his being a favorite artist I cannot be a Braxton completist – there's just too much – but am thankful he's here making things happen!

    Matlock first popped up for me on the Braxton 12 Comp Zim set. Been a fan of his since I heard that. Definitely recommended if you haven't yet checked that out. 

  14. Bandcamp Friday

    in Miscellaneous Music

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Dan Gould said:

    I believe I have gotten Storyville dates thru Amazon at a price point of about $15 with Prime shipping.

    There is too much to recommend but I would start with the Buddy Tate live recording that was the source for "Now's The Time" on my January BFT.

    Edit to say:

    In 2023 price points a little closer to $17 and in addition to the above, I purchased

    Dexter Gordon, Copenhagen Coda

    Mulgrew Miller, Solo in Barcelona

    both of which I would also recommend.

    Great. Thank you

  16. Bandcamp Friday

    in Miscellaneous Music

    Posted

    Have any US-based forum members ever purchased from Storyville on Bandcamp? Currency is in DKK, which is good against the dollar, but wondering if this material is available elsewhere? They've got some interesting archive releases. Any recs on standout sets? 

  18. ebay madness re: vinyl

    in The Vinyl Frontier

    Posted

    Just watched the Netflix doc The Pez Outlaw, which touches on collecting and flipping rare pieces for profit. I recommend that movie, especially from the angle of artificial scarcity and value. Reminded me a bit of the MMJ reissues vs the new Blue Note reissue programs. 

  19. 2023 Oscars

    in Miscellaneous - Non-Political

    Posted

    I saw Oppenheimer last year and was unable to watch these awards. Saw that it basically cleaned up. I wasn't impressed, but like Titanic, it must have involved a bunch of sophistication, tech specs etc that film buffs love and reward. It had its moments but overall was a boring slog for this uneducated film goer. 

  20. ebay madness re: vinyl

    in The Vinyl Frontier

    Posted

    On 3/8/2024 at 6:51 PM, gmonahan said:

    Hmmm. Wonder what they'd pay for all my Buddy Bolden cylinders........

    and those Earl Hines early 40s airchecks with Bird and Diz....

     

    Individual sellers seem to get left out in the cold when it comes to online auctions. Shops that buy collections don't/won't pay top dollar but can turn around and potentially get good money via eBay, taking on all the risk that an average individual wouldn't want to deal with. I'm sure there are some success stories out there with records and other collectibles but it appears all the big dollar items go back to stores/businesses. 

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