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• Jason Arce returns to Bogart’s

  —RVAjazz

  Jason Arce is back in Richmond for the weekend and is playing at Bogart’s tomorrow night. The tenor/alto/soprano saxophonist’s band will include Marcus Tenney (tenor sax or trumpet, or both), Alan Parker (guitar), Andrew Randazzo (bass), and Devonne Harris (drums). Jason — who graduated from VCU in ‘07 — is currently up at NYU [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 10:12am EST
  by Dean Christesen

• The Camel: VCU Jazz’s new home away from home

  —RVAjazz

  Number of comments: 1
  Lucas Fritz is stirring up activity off campus with the VCU Jazz at The Camel series, which starts tomorrow. Let's say if Making Things Happen 101 were a class, Lucas would get an A.' [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 9:13am EST
  by Dean Christesen

• Third Tuesdays belong to Brian Jones

  —RVAjazz

  Number of comments: 2
  Tomorrow night, drummer Brian Jones’s monthly series returns to The Camel. This time, it features his New Trio, which includes JC Kuhl on tenor saxophone and Alan Parker on guitar, and his duo with experimental musician and keyboardist Marty McCavitt. The first round of the series — which has so far [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 3:58pm EST
  by Dean Christesen

• Music: Tudakay – “State 2 State”

  —Zilla Says

  

  New heat from Tudakay called “State 2 State.”

  Here’s a song i been holding on for a while but i been doing a lot of feel good music so why not let it go. This will be on a project dropping when it gets warm again lol. Enjoy!

  [...]

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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 3:30pm EST
  by zillz

• Music: Felt – “Permanent Standby” (prod. Aesop Rock)

  —Zilla Says

  

  Felt 3 A Tribute To Rosie Perez available 11/17.

  Felt – “Permanent Standby” (prod. Aesop Rock)

  Scooped from The Hip Hop Chronicles.

  [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 12:30pm EST
  by zillz

• Bazerk is Back

  —Rap, Lies and Videotape

  Number of comments: 0
  
  That summer tour may not have materialized, but the Son of Bazerk, the cutting edge rap group that released one album in 1991, has reunited. Tony Allen aka Son of Bazerk, is in the studio with longtime Public Enemy DJ Johnny Juice and [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 11:06am EST
  by Craig Belcher

• VCU Jazz Orchestra I stands and delivers

  —RVAjazz

  On Thursday evening's concert at the Singleton Center, the music performed by VCU's Jazz Orchestra I displayed a varied program consisting of three staples of Ellingtonia along with a cross-section of big band writing. Led by the jovial director Antonio Garcia, the Jazz Orchestra I made the selections look easy.[...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 10:20am EST
  by David Tenenholtz

• That's so Richmond!

  —Rap, Lies and Videotape

  Number of comments: 1
  I haven't ventured out to the clubs in my hometown on a regular basis in years. From the looks of this video, not much has changed.
  
  DJ/Blogger Big Nat fronts this video clip that shows Pretty Rickey getting the official Richmond welcome at a club last night.[...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 6:47am EST
  by Craig Belcher

• Music: Mercury Waters – Destiny Or Destination

  —Zilla Says

  

  As promised, new-to-you, Mercury Waters’s Destiny Or Destination.

  1. Some Sort of Introduction prod by Obsidian Blue
  2. K2 prod by Obsidian Blue
  3. Tomorrow I Will prod by Edge of the Beatseekers
  4. Destiny or Destination prod by TM22
  5. Maybe Maybe [...]

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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 6:30pm EST
  by zillz

• Music: Tudakay – My Recipe For Rap Prequel

  —Zilla Says

  

  Before Tudakay released Dolla Menu last year, he was already hard at work putting together his upcoming, My Recipe For Rap. All the while, he released b-sides and cuts to get you prepared for the new effort. Here is a collection of tracks Tuda sent over that [...]

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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 5:30pm EST
  by zillz

• Music: Mercury Waters – Destination

  —Zilla Says

  

  Thanks to @crew54 and @shortaay, I have more Neblina goodies to show off. Charlotte’s Mercury Waters mixtape, Destination! Y’all remember HaloDim! Later on I’ll have LP that followed, Destiny Or Destination. We’re not reliving the past…we’re giving you a chance to listen to hip-hop that you [...]

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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 12:30pm EST
  by zillz

• Video: Organized Rebels – “Common Ground”

  —Zilla Says

  Organized Rebels, comprised of Producer / MC Cientifiq (@cientifiq) and MC Virt, dropped the first single, “Common Ground” off their upcoming release The Come Up. Video was shot by mos (@crew54).

  Dope work fellas. Looking forward to The Come Up.

  [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 11:00am EST
  by zillz

• Dave Douglas VCU residency announced

  —RVAjazz

  Number of comments: 3
  At this evening’s VCU Jazz Orchestra I concert, Director of Jazz Studios Antonio Garcia announced that trumpeter Dave Douglas would be in residency with VCU Jazz in April 2010. Some of Douglas’s recent releases include A Single Sky, which features arrangements by Jim McNeely and the performance of Douglas with the [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 12:00am EST
  by Dean Christesen

• Fight the Big Bull at Balliceaux: A new space, a new sound

  —RVAjazz

  Number of comments: 3
  Last night, coming off of their three year gig at the restaurant and bar Cous Cous, Fight the Big Bull began their new bi-weekly residency at Balliceaux. The difference from the old home turf to the new was striking, from the band's sound to their appearance. [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 9:07am EST
  by Dean Christesen

• Music: Neblina Records Presents Fear & Loathing: Riding With DJ Resident

  —Zilla Says

  Number of comments: 1
  

  It seems like it was yesterday when congregating with the members on Neblina Records’ forum was the thing to do. But those times have passed. For a time, it was damn near impossible to find Neblina music. But after working with other emcees and artists, we realized that we had [...]

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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 11:30am EST
  by zillz

• Glenn Wilson Quartet in photos

  —RVAjazz

  On Friday night, Glenn Wilson Quartet graced us with their presence for an incredible performance at The Camel. We've got the photos to bring the show back to life.' [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 12:00pm EST
  by Dean Christesen

• Weekend roundup: Wilson, Stein, free jazz

  —RVAjazz

  A lot went down this weekend in Richmond, but here's a taste of one thing a day from Friday to Sunday. [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 10:25am EST
  by Dean Christesen

• TapHouse Grill closes, gig ends

  —RVAjazz

  TapHouse Grill — the restaurant operated by and located next to Richbrau Brewing Company in Shockoe Slip — closed suddenly yesterday, November 1, bringing an end to the long-standing Saturday night gig of the Russ Hanchin-Joe Sarver Brazilian Jazz Duo. According to Sarver, management cited “continued economic problems” as the [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 3:04pm EST
  by Dean Christesen

• TapHouse Grill closes, gig ends

  —RVAjazz

  TapHouse Grill — the restaurant operated by and located next to Richbrau Brewing Company in Shockoe Slip — closed suddenly yesterday, November 1, bringing an end to the long-standing Saturday night gig of the Russ Hanchin-Joe Sarver Brazilian Jazz Duo. According to Sarver, management cited “continued economic problems” as the [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 3:04pm EST
  by Dean Christesen

• One More Bites the Dust

  —Lost Art of the City

  Number of comments: 2
  Another violent crime occurred on Broad Street Saturday night on the same block where a daylight murder took place only days ago. I'm not sure if this was a random crime or the result of a dispute, but City leaders need to move aggressively and clear the bad guys out' [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 7:37am EST
  by paul_h

• A Place You Want To Come

  —Lost Art of the City

  Number of comments: 1
  Another Snippit from the RTD Op/Ed Page"A fatal stabbing on East Broad ... is not the type of think that makes residents want to hurry downtown."This is a bad stretch of Broad. There is a very busy bus stop here loaded with actual passengers and many hangers on. It is [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 5:09pm EDT
  by paul_h

• Doug for President ?

  —Lost Art of the City

  Number of comments: 0
  In a Letter to the Editor in today's RTD the writer claims it is noting short of a tragedy that Doug Wilder, due to his opposition to Creigh Deeds, should be in the White House instead of the "current arrogant, ostentation" president we have. It makes one wonder if the [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 11:29am EDT
  by paul_h

• Reflections on the night

  —RVAjazz

  Number of comments: 2
  The two main events last night were Glenn Wilson Quartet at The Camel and Terence Blanchard at the Modlin Center. Who saw what, and how did you like it? I was happy to be the presenter for Wilson’s entertaining and dynamic show at The Camel. I thought the group of Rory [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 2:03am EDT
  by Dean Christesen

• Jason Stein returns to Richmond

  —RVAjazz

  Bass clarinetist Jason Stein performs on Sunday night at Ghost Print Gallery in his first time back in Richmond since May 2008. Trombonist Bryan Hooten opens with a rare solo set. [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 2:00am EDT
  by Dean Christesen

• Video: SouthBound – “That Ain’t Right” (feat. Greezo)

  —Zilla Says

  Number of comments: 1
  

  From Abe:

  The track is originally off of Southbound’s 10 track EP, Seasons Change, which is out now on iTunes and I think it will also be featured on the upcoming LOEGz releases.

  If you want to check out some more of Luxury Mindz’s video work, check out the videos he did [...]

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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 8:30pm EDT
  by zillz

• Soundbombing Pt 4: Stuck in New York

  —Rap, Lies and Videotape

  Number of comments: 0
  
  I'd never seen anything like the performance above by RA The Rugged Man in 1999 and I probably never will. I don't have the words to do it justice, so I won't try. Rugged Man dropped a new CD this week, if your interested.
  
  After a' [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 8:14pm EDT
  by Craig Belcher

• Video: VohnBeatz – “You Are Looking Over Us”

  —Zilla Says

  VohnBeatz first single from Upcoming EP entitled, The Next Generation.
  Song written and produced by: VohnBeatz for S.K.P.
  (Co-produced by S1 and Caleb for S.K.P.)
  Video directed and edited by: S1

  [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 7:30pm EDT
  by zillz

• Reminder: Glenn Wilson on Friday night

  —RVAjazz

  Baritone saxophonist Glenn Wilson returns to Richmond on Friday evening with his quartet's performance at The Camel! RVAJazz is putting on this event that is sure to be an exciting homecoming for the past Richmonder. [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 6:00am EDT
  by Dean Christesen

• Halloween Jazz Guide

  —RVAjazz

  Along with costumes, candy, and spooks, Halloween in Richmond sees great music and parties put on by some of the scene's finest. We have your extended weekend itinerary for the best excuses to dress up and get down. [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 8:00am EDT
  by Dean Christesen

• Snow Panda’s Ombak Mixes: 6. Bushido

  —RVAjazz

  Number of comments: 1
  The intergalactic Samurai outpost is under attack! The alarm sounds as enemy ships plummet through the atmosphere and unleash their fury. Everyone on the ground runs in slow motion from the explosions. The destruction is strangely beautiful. [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 6:00am EDT
  by Dean Christesen

• In case you missed Musicircus

  —RVAjazz

  Enclosure: [download]

  In the final wrap-up from last week's Musicircus, we bring to you video and audio. You'll feel like you were there. Well, maybe without the sensation of being totally consumed by sound.' [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 10:48am EDT
  by Dean Christesen

• Snow Panda’s Ombak Mixes: 5. Theologue

  —RVAjazz

  Enclosure: [download]

  A lullaby from the mother of a giant beast who just won't go to sleep. A chase ensues when the only creature above it on the food chain lunges out of the darkness. Mother and child out-run the predator, who collapses in defeat.' [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 6:00am EDT
  by Dean Christesen

• Snow Panda’s Ombak Mixes: 4. Oki

  —RVAjazz

  Number of comments: 3
  A group of mercenaries strut though a scorched earth of their own making. They laugh at the ruins of the civilization that once opposed them. [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 6:00am EDT
  by Dean Christesen

• Musicircus in Photos, Part 2

  —RVAjazz

  Our soundless retrospective of Musicircus through photos continues. [...]
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  Posted: October 24, 2009, 12:20pm EDT
  by Dean Christesen

• Musicircus in Photos, Part 1

  —RVAjazz

  Sounds trickled down each hallway until every space in the building was filled with noise. For an hour, the observer's experience was all his or her own. Nooks and crevasses explored and one's pace of wandering around added up to create a unique piece of music for each listener.[...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 4:32pm EDT
  by Dean Christesen

• Snow Panda’s Ombak Mixes: 3. Elegy for Aeroplanes

  —RVAjazz

  Enclosure: [download]

  Number of comments: 2
  Like old World War II prop job airplanes taxying on a runway in a distant place not of this world, or a dream perhaps. [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 6:00am EDT
  by Dean Christesen