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The Dixie Chicks Cleaned House at the Grammys

I’m not surprised the Dixie Chicks dominated the 49th Annual Grammys. Just take a look at the lyrics to their hit, Not Ready To Make Nice, vivified by a climbing melody and chord progression:
And how in the world can the words that I said
Send somebody so over the edge
That they’d write me a letter
Sayin’ that [...]

Jesse Harris Songwriting Tips Interview

Jesse Harris share his songwriting process with you from the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus.

Turkish-born record producer Arif Mardin dies

Turkish-born record producer Arif Mardin, who helped shape hit recordings by the Bee Gees, Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson and Bette Midler among many others, has died at age 74, associates said.

Sly and the Family Stone Mashup Depacle. What Happened?

What is a mashup? A Wikipedia entry defines a mashup as Bastard Pop. Their definition also limits a mashup to the music of one song being combined with the vocals of another.
These days, a mashup can be just about anything. Usually, a mashup is created by one person. But last night, we saw some musical [...]

The Recording Academy and MusicCares Honor James Taylor

The Recording Academy and MusicCares Honor James Taylor:
The Recording Academy announced today that mulit-Grammy winning singer and songwriter James Taylor will be honored as the 2006 MusiCares Person of the Year at a ceremony on February 6. Held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the evening will celebrate Taylor and his musical achievements as [...]

Jazz HQ: Testing in Tribute to 11-time GRAMMY Winner Michael Brecker

Jazz HQ: Testing in tribute to 11-time GRAMMY winner Michael Brecker:
In tribute to Michael Brecker, the most renowned tenor saxophonist of his generation and among the most important contemporary jazz figures in the world today, the International Association for Jazz Education is sponsoring at their annual conference in New York City a bone marrow drive. [...]

Rollins tells what it takes to survive

Rollins tells what it takes to survive:
Tenor saxophone legend Sonny Rollins, who at 75 has been nominated for a Grammy for best jazz instrumental solo, says people often ask him what goes through his mind when he’s playing one of his celebrated extended improvised solos.
“I relate to them that when I’m playing at my best, [...]