Geeks and Beats podcast, episode 224: All That Jazzcast
April 10th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Once the Province of Ontario softened up their liquor laws in 1946, Toronto came alive. This is when Toronto’s jazz
Browsing the "Jazz" Tag
Random music news for Wednesday, January 30, 2019
January 30th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The dogs stuck their noses outside this morning, sniffed the cold and said “Nope. We’re holding it until April.” I
Is rock becoming the new jazz? Stay with me on this…
August 25th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The first half of the 20th century was driven by jazz. This was the dominant music of the era and
Is Spotify killing jazz and classical music?
June 1st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Streaming is dominated by hip-hop, R&B, and pop. If you’re going to be a star and make millions like Drake
Random music news for Thursday, May 10, 2018
May 10th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1970 that Bobby Orr scored THAT goal, the one with him flying through the
Our Milky Way galaxy apparently makes “music.” Listen.
May 6th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Our Milky Way galaxy, which is at least 100,000 light-years across, completes a rotation in a leisurely 225 to 250 million
Random music news for Friday, May 4, 2018
May 4th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I just can’t stop staring at the car crash that is the Trump administration. It’s better than any TV show,
Could Spotify kill off jazz, classical and soul music? Stay with me on this.
April 9th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
There’s plenty of music that we don’t like right away. Opera, for example. Modern jazz is another. So is virtually
How Jazz and Racism Led to America’s War on Drugs
August 12th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Ever hear of Harry Anslinger? Probably not, even though he was America’s first drug czar. Much of today’s war on
Random Music News for Monday, July 17, 2017
July 17th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1976 that the Montreal Olympics opened. Twenty-five African teams boycotted the games because the
Random Music News for Saturday, April 22, 2017
April 22nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Happy 10th birthday, Record Store Day! Now go out and shop. And here’s some music news to discuss while you’re
Random Music News for Saturday, February 25, 2017
February 25th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
For everyone who lives in my area wondering why we don’t have any snow, you can blame/thank me. I decided
For Some Reason, This Japanese Jazz Performer is Playing a Burning Grand Piano
December 20th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
I really want to like jazz. I mean, I’m really trying. Maybe if there were more performers like Japan’s Yosuke
Time to Face Facts: Rock’n’Roll is Old (But Not Dead Yet)
November 21st, 2016 | by Alan Cross
In his book Flowers in the Dustbin: The Rise of Rock, author James Miller ends his survey of the history
Records and Weed: A Match Made in California Heaven
September 29th, 2016 | by Amber Healy
This almost sounds like the plot of a sitcom: A record store in a historically left-leaning, liberal enclave gets permission
Random Music News for Friday, August 12, 2016
August 12th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
As the thermometer hit 33C outside my house, there were guys on my street sealing driveways in the hot sun.
Because It’s Monday, You Need a Dog Playing Jazz Piano
June 15th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
I’m not much of a jazz fan, but I know what I like&#
Geeks&Beats Podcast Episode 91: Tragically Hep [sic]
January 28th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
As we close in our 100th episode–you’re already shopping for gifts, I know–Michael and I once again bring the various
More Evidence That Skynet Is Rising: Watch These Robots Improvise Jazz
January 23rd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
We’re doomed. (Via Boing Boing)
Random Music News for Tuesday, December 9, 2014
December 9th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Three days in the Caribbean and no sign of chikungunya yet. Fingers crossed… Bob Geldof doesn’t think Paul McCartney is
I Like This: GoGo Penguin
October 13th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Jazzy stuff isn’t really my sort of thing, but I do make exceptions. Medeski, Martin & Wood, for example. Then
Claim: Streaming Music Services Are Killing Jazz and Classical Music
September 3rd, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Technology has always shaped the way we make, distribute and consume music. Since the advent of recording technology some 130
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