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Jazz Profiles

In Jazz, audio, music on 8 December 2007 with 1 comment

Jazz Profiles, WNYC’s in-depth look at jazz greats, is a must for jazz fans. Here are some episodes I’ve been enjoying lately:

Duke Ellington The Maestro (1) (2)
Duke Ellington The Bandleader (1) (2)
Louis Armstrong (The Singer) (The Trumpeter)

Jazz Profiles offers a podcast, and most episodes can be opened in the player. Explore the series […]

NPR Music relaunch

In audio, music on 8 December 2007 with no comments

NPR relaunched its NPR Music site several weeks ago. Clunky real-media files have been replaced by the new NPR-player. The player doesn’t slow browsing, and additional tracks from across the NPR site can be added to the playlist without disrupting the currently playing track. Tracks include NPR series, individual tracks, live streams, and several full […]

the essence of cool

In music, video on 8 October 2007 with no comments

Shaft soundtrack rehearsals:

A great find from brand spanking new

Jumpin Jive - Cab Calloway and the Nicholas Brothers

In music, video on 2 September 2007 with 1 comment

From the film “Stormy Weather,” here is the performance hailed by Fred Astaire as  “the finest piece of tap dancing ever filmed”:

Covering “The Weight”

In music, video on 24 June 2007 with no comments

Old Crow Medicine Show joins Gillian Welch and David Rawlings for a stunning rendition of The Band’s classic “The Weight.”

Good Copy Bad Copy

In film, music, video on 22 June 2007 with no comments

First aired on Danish TV last month, Good Copy Bad Copy is an hour long documentary discussing the current state of copyright and culture. The film explores multiple issues surrounding copyright by looking at topics including the takedown of the PirateBay servers, the burgeoning Nigerian film industry, and the ever contentious issue of remixing […]

Wednesday roundup

In music, roundup on 6 June 2007 with no comments

60 Years of Magnum photography: A Gallery. Wallpaper.com is also celebrating the “Magnum Festival” with a gallery of its own.
The National performs a live set and follows up with an interview on Spinner. (video and audio downloads available)
Apple iPhone ads - Nice to see it in action
Camino updates to 1.5: download the newest update […]

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

In music, video on 5 June 2007 with no comments

1971 - Concert for Bangladesh:

2002 - Concert for George:

CBS buys last.fm

In music, technology, web on 30 May 2007 with no comments

BBC News announces the CBS purchase of online social music site of last.fm for $280 million. Included in the agreement, last.fm will retain its current identity and management. It will be interesting to see how corporate ownership will affect the music service.

Chinese Translation

In music, video on 20 May 2007 with no comments

M. Ward plays “Chinese Translation” live on Conan with special guests Neko Case, Kelly Hogan, and Jim James. The track is from M. Ward’s recent album, Post-War.
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