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CD Release: 

Biophilia

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CD Pick:
Dexter Gordon - Go!
Dexter "Long-Tall" Gordon, who's birthday is on Februrary 27th, was an incredible individual. This Blue Note recording from the 60's is a classic of the era. His big "laid-back-behind-the-beat" sound has been copied by many saxophonists since. He lived in Europe for almost 15 years before returning to the U.S. in the late 70's. His later career included stints as an actor as well, as he was featured in "Round 'Bout Midnight," the film based loosely on Bud Powell's life in Paris.

(posted 2/10/10)

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Book Pick:
Free: The Future of a Radical Price

by Chris Anderson

A generational and global shift is at play -- those below 30 won't pay for information, knowing it will be available somewhere for free, and in China, piracy accounts for about 95% of music consumption -- to the delight of artists and labels, who profit off free publicity through concerts and merchandising.

(posted 2/9/10)

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Essay:
How Can We Help the World's Poor?
"The number of bleeding hearts has soared exponentially over the last decade. Celebrities embraced Africa, while conservatives went from showing disdain for humanitarian aid ("money down a rat hole") to displaying leadership in the fight against AIDS and malaria. Compassion became contagious and then it became consensus."

(posted 2/11/09)

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Link:
How Green is My Town?

How is your town doing in its efforts to be green? These guys help you connect the dots!

(posted 2/8/10)

PROGRESSIVE JAZZ FOR SOCIAL CHANGE!

Consilience Productions is a non-profit 501(3)(c) organization that promotes a "dialogue BEYOND music" through performance, recordings, education, and our website. We bring our fellow citizens together with jazz music to inspire participation in the issues of the day, helping to create a better world for all of us. Learn more about us here.

We also act as a record label releasing CDs of some of New York's top jazz musicians.

Join Our Dialogue:

  MUSIC
Are some jazz writers Republicans?

(Posted on 3/13/10)

  EARTH
The Electric Auto Becomes Practical.

(posted 3/11/10)

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Democracy icon  DEMOCRACY
Americans Less Sure About Scientists' Beliefs.

(posted 3/11/10)

  MONEY
Calling all New Yorkers! You might have some unclaimed money.

(posted 3/11/10)

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Past CD Releases:

   Awake

"An album of unquestioned elegance, spunk and rich melodies, Awake is an engaging collection of music bound to capture your attention, hold your interest and never, never put you to sleep."

~~ Edward Blanco, eJazzNews.com, 7/2/07

Featuring:
Vinson Valega
Terell Stafford
Anton Denner
Chris Bacas
Jon Cowherd
Josh Ginsburg

Consilience



"Valega’s drumming continually evolves, steady rhythmically but given to frequent tonal shifts which create new environments which his band mates respond to with snap reflexes."

~~ Shaun Brady,
Philadelphia City Paper, 3/17/05

Featuring:
Vinson Valega
Anton Denner
Gary Wang

El Medico de Coqui

"...it’s beautifully controlled music, with Denner’s exquisite touch and sense of tempo framing the roughness of Llanos’ singing; her solos, full of surprises, make you listen."

~~ Peter Watrous,
Descarga.com
12/4/07

Featuring:
Nicki Denner
Julian Llanos
Anton Denner
Mark Miller
Rolando Morales-Matos
Shai Hayo
Willie Martinez
Jennifer Vincent

Live@147

"In this intimate but powerful perfomance, the music swings hard, then lays back with plenty of cool, capturing the heady jazz feel that only a live New York club gig can offer."

~~ Kenneth Brady,
CD Baby, 2/23/03

 

Featuring:
Vinson Valega - Drums
Matthew Fries - Piano
Gregory Ryan- Bass

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