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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Enduring connections. UK free music veterans, drummer Eddie Prevost and saxophonist John Butcher first shared a stage in 1990, as part of guitarist Derek Bailey's famed Company weeks, but they still find plenty of worthwhile things to say to each other on Unearthed. Their encounters have been many over the intervening years, including several previous duo efforts. However, what lends this occasion its distinctive flavor is Prėvost 's decision to bring along a full kit rather than the pared-down elements that he has favored in the past.

John Butcher / Eddie Prevost: Higher Lever Levitations Vol 1 Unearthed

SUCCUBUS XXXTENDED – which collects five new spins of tracks originally found on COBRAH’s award-winning Big Beat label debut EP, SUCCUBUS – was heralded this month by “LET’S GET FUCKED (TEQUILA Remix),” an intoxicating take on the EP’s “TEQUILA” featuring the legendary Amanda Lepore.

COBRAH – SUCCUBUS XXXTENDED

On its way to becoming the stalwart fusion quartet it was in the '90s, Tribal Tech underwent more than a few personnel changes. (TT was more of a non-touring, studio entity in its early days.) One who held the keyboard chair for a scant two songs was Will Boulware. His presence on Dr. Hee (Relativity, 1987) was notable in that those two songs—"Seek and Find" and the above, "Solemn"—were written by him and they remain standouts in the TT canon for their interwoven complexity and modulating motifs. As bodacious as TT would become, it's still something of a gas to hear them straight-up, serving Boulware's wonderfully penned composition.

Tribal Tech: Solemn

The title track(s) from guitarist Mike Miller's World Goes Round (Wakonda Music, 2008), separated on the album, are here placed in sequence for your listening pleasure. The initial melancholy of the Bacharach-tinged Part 1 eventually gives way to its hopeful out-cycle. In part 2, that out-cycle finds a life of its own, seemingly reaffirming the promise of its title. The quintet features drummer Chad Wackerman, bassist Jimmy Johnson, Walt Fowler on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Albert Wing on tenor sax. E'er the sun rises, indeed...

Mike Miller Quintet: World Goes Round Parts 1 & 2

Welcome Music Family! It's time for another great episode of the "First Instrument Jazz Show"! I've got a great show in store for you this week including new music from Alicia Olatuja, Roxana Amed, and Planet D Nonet,; and plenty more timeless music from artists such as Johnny Hartman, Gretchen Parlato, Alan Hampton, and Kat Edmonson. Come get lost in the music with me!

Alicia Olatuja, Johnny Hartman, Kat Edmonson and More

40,000 people have attended the “largest hard techno rave ever” in Amsterdam – watch footage of the huge rave below. The Verknipt ArenA rave held at Johan Cruijff ArenA took place on July 20, where ravegoers were kept on their feet for 10 hours from 9pm to 7am. The event saw the likes of Shlømo, DIØN and Sara Landry go behind the decks to DJ.

Watch 40,000 people attend “largest hard techno rave ever” in Amsterdam

Seattle, WA

Today's episode is a recording of our recent live event, which took place at The Royal Room in Seattle, WA, on June 22, 2024. The event, Improvisation in Music and Life, featured Spotlight On host Lawrence Peryer in conversation with and performances by James Falzone's Division Ensemble. The Division Ensemble...

Live at The Royal Room: Improvisation in Music and Life

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	Evelyn Thomas, the powerhouse vocalist who helped define the hi-NRG dance music scene of the 1980s with her international hit “High Energy,” has died at the age of 70. The news was confirmed by her longtime producer and mentor Ian Levine on social media. No cause of death was disclosed.Eminem Soars to No. 1 In U.K. With 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)'




	“It is hard for me to accept that my lifelong protege really has left us,” Levine wrote on X. “Her music will outlive us all.”








	Born on Aug. 22, 1953, in Chicago, Thomas first caught the attention...

Evelyn Thomas, Disco Queen Behind ‘High Energy,’ Dies at 70

We kick off the 864th Episode of Neon Jazz with new music from a Kansas City treasure, E.E Pointer with the song "Uprights" off his 2024 album Worm. From there, we go old school Kansas City with the great Andy Kirk. The rest of the show focuses on a host of veteran musicians with new work out like Rosemary Load, Jihee Heo, Lisa Rich, Gabriel Evan and Harry Skoler. In between, we hear from legends Mose Allison, Count Basie, Joe Henderson and Miles Davis. We tie all of it together with new music from Philip Weberndoerfer. Dig the jazz, my friends.

Mose Allison, Lisa Rich, Harry Skoler & Jihee Heo

Boston, NY

A 20-year music industry veteran and a committed artist advocate with deep Berklee roots, Lucchese sets the tone for a new era at the institution. Berklee has announced that Jim Lucchese, a pioneering music industry executive and a dedicated artist advocate will become its fifth president, effective January 1, 2025. Lucchese brings to this role 20 years of experience innovating artist-focused services. A Boston-born musician who has served Berklee in many advisory roles over the course of his career, Lucchese is uniquely positioned to lead Berklee in providing unmatched learning experiences for today's students and realizing the institution’s vision to build the future of arts education.

Jim Lucchese Named Berklee’s Fifth President

Reissued as part of ECM's 180gm-vinyl audiophile Luminessence series, Bright Size Life was originally released in 1976 and features Pat Metheny leading his then regular touring trio completed by bassist Jaco Pastorius and drummer Bob Moses. It is a lively and lovely album and rediscovering it should be a delightful experience for anyone who has perhaps left it on the shelf for a few years, particularly delightful given the latest edition's sonic splendor.

Pat Metheny: Bright Size Life

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Peter Van Huffel, the Canadian-born saxophonist and composer, has long been a force to reckon with in the avant-garde jazz scene. Known for his work with bands like Gorilla Mask and his various collaborations with other innovative musicians, Van Huffel has consistently pushed the boundaries of jazz, incorporating elements of free improvisation, rock and classical music. His previous albums, such as Boom Crane (Fresh Sounds New Talent, 2014) and The Scrambling Ex (FMR, 2015), displayed his fearless approach to composition and performance. With his latest project, Callisto, and their album Meandering Demons, Van Huffel continues to chart new territories, delivering a collection that is as intense as it is pioneering.

Peter Van Huffel's Callisto: Meandering Demons

Fans of documentaries about scammers with a penchant for ‘00s culture should stream Netflix’s latest three-part series, Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam. Here’s exactly what to expect. What Is The Boy Band Scam?. The Boy Band Scam was a Ponzi scheme set up by talent manager...

The True Story Behind Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam

In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

Although reedman Rob Brown has a string of small group leadership outings to his name, dating back to his first, Breath Rhyme (Silkheart) in 1990, Oblongata may be one of his finest. The 2022 studio session reunites him with some of his most enduring collaborators, the same crew responsible for From Here To Hear (Rogue Art, 2019), as well as an outstanding appearance at the 2019 Vision Festival, namely trombonist Steve Swell, bassist Chris Lightcap and drummer Chad Taylor.

Rob Brown Quartet: Oblongata

When Lisette Oropesa was performing "Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata" at the Teatro Regio di Parma onstage, she was stunned to see an impromptu duet by a fan from the audience. The famous Cuban American soprano was solo performing a Verdi, generally a duet, in Parma, Italy, when opera fan Liu Jianwei stood up from his seat and sang the male lead portion of a song, per Classic FM. Oropesa sang four encores, the last being a rendition of the song “Sempre Libera,” meaning “Forever Free,” which features a male tenor from off stage, as if singing from below a balcony. Jianwei 24, a student at the Conservatorio Giuseppe Nicolini di Piacenza, was familiar with the lyrics and noticed no accompaniment in the first bar, so he joined in.

Incredible moment young opera fan in the audience stands up and sings the missing tenor’s part

Our guest embraces her newfound freedom with a classic recording that encapsulates an illustrious 20-year career since the release of her debut album, Salt. She's become renowned for her deep contralto and personal composing style, has had a remarkable career as a refined, soulful original, working with a variety of esteemed artists on various projects. Lizz Wright is also a trained chef who founded and manages her own wellness restaurant and café in her hometown of Chicago. She embraces Shadow as an eloquent opening of an inspiring new chapter, this is her latest project which features musicians Angelique Kidjo, MeShell NdegeOcello and Brandee Younger amongst many other incredible musicians. The New York Times touts as, "a smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather We got to spend time with her, as our featured guest musician.

Holding space with Lizz Wright

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Welf Dorr, Elias Meister, Dmitry Ishenko, Kenny Wollesen: So Far So Good

Germany-reared saxophonist Welf Dorr has been a fixture in the New York City avant-garde jazz scene since 1995 and brings his distinctive blend of experimental and...

Welf Dorr, Elias Meister, Dmitry Ishenko, Kenny Wollesen: So Far So Good

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