Learning about Strata-East

Music Label Strata-East profiled in new piece from NPR's Jazz Night In America

I'm a music sponge with my ears open for anything I might not have heard before, and some of my favorite works of inspiration have come from American music labels like Blue Note, Concord, WarnerBros and Sunnyside. But I hadn't heard of Strata-East until catching a recent NPR 50th Anniversary profile. Formed in the 70's by pianist Stanley Cowell and trumpeter Charles Tolliver, Strata-East was one of the first to give its artists control over their music - a novel concept at the time - but one that had a lasting impact on musicians for years to come and helped pave the way for revolution within the industry.

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Ear Catching Remixes: So Wylie

Staying inspired on busy days

As a freelancer, I need to stay active and keep my work flow in check. It's hard to find the right mix to keep the day flowing. So Wylie is an NYC music producer, composer, and sound designer who, in addition to putting out a lot of great audio production content on the YouTubes, is an inspiring artist herself.

Inspired by Ronson

Finding a fresh take on the creation of music

Mark Ronson guides us through the fascinating process behind technological and unconventional fusion within the music industry in AppleTV’s “Watch The Sound”. Definitely a real treat to watch, it has opened my eyes to the world of music I had previously been missing so easily…just under the surface.