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Head Hunters : The Making of Jazz's First Platinum Album (Jazz Perspectives) (Steven F. Pond)The Making of Jazz's First Platinum Album
Herbie Hancock's 1973 album "Headhunters" was was the first jazz album to go platinum, and the best-selling jazz record of all time to that point. It brought the sound of rock in the jazz world and in the process, angered many purists. Today, a look at the music - and controversies - of "Headhunters" with Steven Pond, author of the book Head Hunters: The Making of Jazz's First Platinum Album. Also: the '50s ultra-hipster Lord Buckley is portrayed in a new musical, "His Royal Hipness Lord Buckley in the Zam Zam Room," at 59E59 Theaters. We're joined by Jake Broder, who recreates His Royal Hipness. Finally, a look at why Milwaukee is the next musical hot spot. Yes, Milwaukee.
Herbie Hancock's "Headhunters"
A look at the musical and commercial innovations of Herbie Hancock's rock-and-funk album "Headhunters," with author Steven S. Pond.
» Head Hunters: The Making of Jazz's First Platinum Album
His Royal Hipness
Who was Lord Richard Buckley? A look at "His Royal Hipness Lord Buckley in the Zam Zam Room," a new show starring Jake Broder.
» His Royal Hipness Lord Buckley in The Zam Zam Room ticket info
Milwaukee: The Next Musical Hot Spot?
Toronto-based writer Edward Keenan talks about why Milwaukee is the next big thing in music cities.
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Join us Tuesday, Dec. 9 at The Greene Space
Singer and pianist Tori Amos joins us to talk about reworking and reinventing seasonal carols on her new holiday album. And, she performs for a live audience in The Greene Space! Click the link for ticket info.
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