sonnymax

There are many Russian-based download sites that take advantage of the Federation's unwillingness to enforce anti-piracy laws. From what I read, Russia had to adopt stricter copyright laws that are more in line with those of other countries in order to get into the WTO. Enforcement in another matter, however. To this date, only two sites, AllofMP3.com and LegalSounds.com, have been shut down. When LegalSounds.com closed down recently, they took their subscribers' money with them! Things don't look too good for the future either. Just a few months ago, Russian lawmakers put forth a new anti-piracy bill that applies only to movies and TV series. They reason that these works are "expensive to produce", unlike music, software, etc.

Lee Tanner, one of my favorite jazz photographers, passed away on September 7th. Here are just a few of images he left us:

Tracks 1-4 feature the Monash University Big Band. Tracks 5-7 feature one of the University's jazz ensembles, while tracks 8 & 9 feature their other jazz ensemble. The remaining tracks feature the school's Small World Music Ensemble.

The EMI Japan site mentions Michael Cuscuna's name. Perhaps someone might give him a call and ask him.

Not sure how to answer your question, but give a listen and decide for yourself: George Garzone - The Monash Sessions

Hometown hero George Garzone has released a big band recording featuring music students from Monash University. It features Garzone's original compositions and a few standards, arranged by Berklee and Buddy Rich alumni Greg Hopkins. As usual, Garzone's soloing is masterful, and it's nice to hear him in this kind of setting. The CD issue is rather expensive, but downloads at Amazon and iTunes are very reasonable. Enjoy.

My list would include the Vanguard, Smoke, Smalls, and the Jazz Standard. However, I'd add the Cornelia Street Cafe and the Jazz Gallery to the list and drop the Iridium and "the trendy room that Wynton built".

No, because the son and his mother were also victims of the father's abuse. Because the son has publicly expressed his feelings of outrage and sympathy for the women who were held hostage and raped. Because Chuck is showing compassion rather than merely venting scorn.

Have you tried turning off the auto update feature?

I'm thinking of buying a fall series ticket to Firehouse 12. Any opinions on this venue?

As a recent convert, I'm looking forward to Mary Halvorson's upcoming release: Mary Halvorson Septet - Illusionary Sea (Firehouse 12) Mary Halvorson, guitar; Jonathan Finlayson, trumpet; Jacob Garchik, trombone; Jon Irabagon, alto sax; Ingrid Laubrock, tenor sax; John Hébert, bass; Ches Smith, drums.

I'm really enjoying these two new releases: Mazolewski Gonzalez Quintet - Shaman (ForTune) Dennis Gonzalez - trumpet, cornet, mouth percussion, voices; Wojtek Mazolewski - bass, voices; Marek Pospieszalski - tenor saxophone, alto clarinet; Joanna Duda - piano; Jerzy Rogiewicz - drums, percussion. Samuel Blaser Consort in Motion - A Mirror To Machaut (Songlines) Samuel Blaser - trombone; Joachim Badenhorst - tenor saxophone, Bb & bass clarinet; Russ Lossing - piano, Rhodes, Wurlitzer; Drew Gress - bass; Gerry Hemingway - drums.

What bulllshit. I watched the game, and Dumpster's post-game denial. Joe Girardi was right, he's a f**king coward.

Deeper posts? Aside from the "What are you listening to now?" thread, the other "discussion" that gets the most attention here (with 10,480 replies and 485,129 views) is . . . "sexiest album covers". Sad.

Yes, please. Also, would you include the most recent list of Nessa titles? Thanks.

I don't know who currently owns the masters, but I would like to see reissues of the three Richie Kamuca albums Concord released in the '70s: Richie, Drop Me Off In Harlem & Charlie.

Also, I think the inordinate number of threads on this board about album covers and about "hey, here's some pointless article I found on the Internet. I think I'll start a thread!" diminish the quality of real discussion about music, making this a less interesting and rewarding place to be.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and personal preferences, of course, but I feel statements like this reflect an ignorance and intolerance that is antithetical to appreciating creative improvised music.

IDK, every video I've pulled up of him he plays pretty inside within the mainstream tradition. If you can suggest something more outside, that'd be wonderful. He's a strong player from the vids I watched. Check out Corey with Roscoe Mitchell. He's also played with the Art Ensemble of Chicago.

Sure. An economy can thrive on selling (yet more) mugs with the (soon to be outdated) picture of an infant ... Don't underestimate the royal tyke's earning power, or that of his family. According to the Telegraph: The British tourism agency has reported that the royal family generates close to 500 million pounds, or about $767 million, every year in tourism revenue, drawing visitors to historic royal sites like the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, and Buckingham Palace. The country's tourism agency says that of the 30 million foreign visitors who came to Britain in 2010, 5.8 million visited a castle. Tourism is the third-biggest industry in the U.K., the tourism board claims, and supports about 2.6 million jobs -- or about one in 12.

According to Reuters, analysts say the hype around the birth of the future monarch could jumpstart the British economy by 240 million pounds, or up to $400 million.

I'm with this kid on the subject.

I have enjoyed the music from these two dates for many years, but I was unaware of the substitution and the change in the track order. Got to go back and hear what it sounds like in its original form.

I am so close to issuing a jazz fatwa on your arse.