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The Label Head: Nils Winther
by B.D. Lenz
Talk to anyone from around the jazz business and they'll all tell you the same thing, there is no shortage of it. There is plenty of great music being made by plenty of great musicians. In fact, the supply is probably outpacing the demand. And yet independent jazz labels are having a tough time. Do they ...
The Art Curator: Vincent Gérard
by B.D. Lenz
Music is an auditory experience and, yet, every genre has its own set of visual iconography that evokes the spirit and feelings of that style. With a long and rich history, jazz has its own such imagery made up of seminal album cover art, iconic portraits, and artistic interpretations of the music itself. In ...
The Archive Curator: Judith Korey
by B.D. Lenz
As jazz moves headlong into the future it becomes even more important to document its rich past. The development of this art form is a mirror to the development of the culture from which it comes and its origins provide an important insight into the current state of both. Thankfully, there are places dedicated ...
The Mentor: Katherine McVicker
by B.D. Lenz
Like most other industries, the music business has changed radically since the rise of the internet. Nearly every facet has been transformed from the delivery of its product, to its marketing, to the way booking and promotion is handled. Learning to navigate these developments is a challenge for folks in the business, let alone ...
Women in Jazz Media: Kim Cypher
by B.D. Lenz
It is rare that a jazz musician is just a jazz musician. In order to survive you almost always have to have another gig, teach, or work in some auxiliary role to your music life. A musician who exemplifies this diversification is Kim Cypher, a saxophonist/vocalist based in the UK. Besides being a musician and composer, ...
The Jazz Photographer: Philip Arneill
by B.D. Lenz
I always find it fascinating when art forms collide. In this case, photography and music. Of course, each has their commonalities but they also have their differences. And, when an artist of one medium can intersect with another medium, their perspective is going to be very interesting. In this case, not only is there a crossing ...
The Music Trustee: Dan Beck
by B.D. Lenz
Hunter S. Thompson once said, “The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." With a reputation like that, it's easy to be cynical about this industry. But, occasionally, it does get ...
The YouTuber: Andy Edwards
by B.D. Lenz
With the rise of the internet and social media, some new job titles have recently come into existence such as Influencer, Blogger, and YouTuber. And, just as these social media platforms inform the public's knowledge and opinions about everything else nowadays, they certainly have an effect on people's interactions with music. It's just as common now ...
The Jazz Entrepreneur: Charles Carlini
by B.D. Lenz
The music business is a chaotic place. Charles Carlini definitely underscores that point throughout our interview. Like many, he's worn a multitude of hats in the business. It's not uncommon to find people who do that. It seems that in order to survive in the modern jazz business, you have to be versatile and you have ...
Ryan Oliver: Zigging With A Jazz Maestro, His Secrets and Wisdom
by Kerilie McDowall
Tenor saxophonist Ryan Oliver of Canada's The Cookers Quintet, is no stranger to the art of touring the globe. For years he was an integral part of The Shuffle Demons, an adored Toronto jazz saxophone group known for their mid-'80s hit single, “Spadina Bus," written in humorous reference to the Toronto Transit Commission's ...
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