That Eric Alper! - July 19, 2012

Happy Birthday to Trumpeter Bobby Bradford, born in 1934.   In October 2009 Bradford became the second recipient of the Festival of New Trumpet Music's Award of Recognition.

Clarinetist Buster Bailey was born on this day in 1902Although he specialized in the clarinet, he was also well versed on saxophone. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Bailey was one of the most respected session players of his era. http://youtu.be/JC0qXwRHrHo

Every die-hard music fan knows the thrill of discovering an exciting new album at a record store. But for Ron Carter, who this month was awarded the Montreal Jazz Festival’s Miles Davis Prize for lifetime achievement, the thrill is rather particular. According to the bassist, “There have been times when I’ve come across a record, saying, ‘Man, who are these guys? They sound great! … Oh, that’s me!’ ” http://natpo.st/LWzJiz

With access to your favourite music stars on Twitter, Facebook, VIP ticket programs and so forth, did Social Media kill the Rock Star icon? http://bit.ly/MCeSuB

10 Ways to win when playing a music festival, or selling your product at a trade show, when no one knows you're competing. The advice here can be translated for any b(r)and looking to stand out when your competition is there: http://bit.ly/LUSJxO

See extended Monty Python versions of a vox pops sketch and a Gilliam animation, find out how hard it is to be a Frenchman, and discover David Frost's phone number! This is why I love the internet: http://wp.me/p26Qb8-2xM