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Improvijazzation Nation 'zine
<p><strong><span style="font-size: xx-small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Just so you know, I've been writing this magazine (first on paper, then converted to the web) since 1990. As you might imagine, that's a LOT of tapes & CD's reviewed. The focus has been on independent musicians, with little/no "preference" for genre. <br /> <br /> What guarantees a REVIEW in my magazine is the ENERGY the artists show in their playing... we have reviewed ALL genres, ever since we started, with CD's & tapes coming directly from artists, as well as high-end promoters. <br /> <br /> In addition to the music reviews, we also conduct INTERVIEWS with artists around the world, with emphasis on those who are INDEPENDENT & free of the chains that traditional record companies have often weighed artists down with. Since I'm a musician myself, I'm often able to ask questions that prompt artists to reveal a great deal about themselves (as artists & as PEOPLE). I also write a "RANT" in each issue, on various & sundry topics... <br /> <br /> One recent feature is that I've linked in music (from the web) from my OWN CD's (I've played on over 65 CD's)... it's setup so you can choose whether to listen or not; but, of course, we hope you'll sample a few of our tunes. If not, that's cool, too... many of the reviews also have tunes or videos of the artists linked right into the review!<br /> <br /> Anyway, we hope you enjoy our magazine, & that you'll pass our links along to others you think may like IMPROVIJAZZATION NATION! Thanks for checking us out!</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff;"><strong>The most current issue is <a href="http://zzaj.freehostia.com/zzaj83.htm" target="_blank">NUMBER 83</a>! That issue features the following</strong>:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>INTERVIEW with </strong></span><span style="font-size: large; font-family: Arial Black; color: #008000;"><strong>MIXPOSURE "RedeyeC"</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Zzaj-rant on <span style="color: #008000;">"INDEPENDENCE"</span></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Evermore exciting <span style="color: #008000;">MUSIC</span> reviews (20 fresh musical experiences)</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff;">If YOU are an independent artist with HIGH ENERGY music, you are invited to send us CD's for (possible) review. The ENERGY is the main criteria! We seldom review music that is lacklustre or without passion... but if you KNOW that your music possesses those ingredients - SNAIL your stuff to:</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff;">Zzaj Productions, c/o Dick Metcalf, 95-1107 Hookupu Street, Mililani, HI 96789</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff;">Be sure to furnish us an e-mail address and/or LINKS to your sites, too, so we can let folks know how to hear your music!</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff;">Remember - we are ALL ABOUT INDIE, & want YOUR music! Please don't hesitate to spread the word about us.. questions should be addressed to rotcod@hawaii.rr.com</span></strong></p>
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Jim - HAPPY to, of course... tell you what, this place is HAPPENING... looks like we're finally getting it all TOGETHER... one-stop, then hit all the varied places & things folks have to offer... just GREAT!
great informative interview with bob.. thanks doc.. man i didn't know he played all those instruments.. the way he plays the axe is more than enough.. awesomeness personified.. cheers..
wow.. I just read in bob's interview that his birthday is july 22nd.. the same as our dear margot
well dick thanks for posting the link here.. looking forward to redeyeC's interview for sure.. your magazine was a fave of mine on the old mixpo.. and ENERGY you say? got that in spades.. just listen to crossed my wires or flashin please brother zzaj.. doctor jazz.. improvsation nation indeed.. that's not just my passion.. it's my breed.. cheers doc
HEY, folks... thanks much for stopping by & leaving your comments here! It's surely appreciated... hope you'll spread th' word far/wide about our 'zine, as well as our other musical endeavors 'round the web... it's VERY much appreciated, & then I won't have to rant/rave like Al Kooper 'bout "being over 60", & "nobody gives a phark what I'm saying"... ha! ha!
I have been the recipient of Dick's energy and support for his fellow musicians. Unfortunately that coincided with the demise of the earlier mixposure (I'm sure the two things weren't related).
As we go from site to site we encounter people with varied motivations. The largest proportion are, unfortunately, only in it for themselves. But there are some (and Mike K and Dick are two that immediately spring to mind) who are involved not only to pursue their own music, but to foster their fellow musicians. They do it selflessly because of their love of music, and their knowledge that there is so much more out there than radio and the industry in general want us to know about.
I'd lost contact with Dick since the loss of the earlier site, and it's an absolute joy to see him in the new version of mixposure and still prepared to take the hard yards on our behalf. Give him your support. He deserves it, and you won't regret it.
Cheers
Brian