links for 2008-01-16
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From Frank Almond: “Ten days ago Edo de Waart was named the next Music Director of the Milwaukee Symphony. The appointment attracted quite a bit of press, and seemed to take a lot of people by surprise (in a positive way).”
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I found this offbeat and cool photo blog through Coverville, one of my favorite podcasts.
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This week’s episode features an interview with jazz bass legend Steve Rodby. Rodby has played bass on every Pat Metheny Group record since 1980, co-produced the group’s last five albums and won 10 Grammy Awards with the group.
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The Good Musician blogs about missed musical opportunities: “This little escapade is about missed chances, and the utter consequences that come with it, in a butterfly-effect manner.”
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Pliable blogs about Sir John Barbirolli and Mahler’s Ninth Symphony.