Thursday, September 6, 2012

News+Happenings: September 6, 2012


Highlights include:
  • Christian Scott looks forward with his new album Christian aTunde Adjuah, his most personal release to date.
  • The San Francisco Examiner interviews Randy Brecker on the recent Brecker Brothers box set.
  • EBONY speaks with trumpeter Wynton Marsalis about his lifelong passion for jazz and how he is finding his way in the digital age.
  • A new documentary on life of charismatic drummer Dave King (Bad Plus/Happy Apple) is out now, check out the trailer here.
  • Bossa nova star Luciana Souza talks with NPR Music about her recent homage to Chet Baker, check it out!
  • Staff Benda Bilili's new album Bouger Le Monde came out earlier this week to much critical acclaim. 
  • EMI is suing music streaming service Grooveshark for the third time this year, citing breach of contract and unauthorized use of EMI recordings.
  • A new project paying tribute to the late Cal Tjader is making it's way to the west coast later this month.

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