Radhika Philip's Being Here

Radhika Philip's new fan funded project Being Here is a compilation of interviews with extraordinary New York City improvisational musicians on the values and practices that inform their music making. The interviews cover composition, improvisation, band leading, and relationship between art and the audience. The book is an invaluable resource on the creative process and tells a story of jazz at this time and place.

Amongst the latest audio interviews posted in the project are: an excerpt of pianist and composer Uri Caine on his Bach Project and of saxophonist and composer Steve Coleman about his composition process.

Join now to listen to the interviews.

Videos of performances are also posted in the project experience center: Donny Mc Caslin Band at 55bar, Dave Binney's quartet, and Butch Morris conducting Lucy Chengs Orchestra.

Being Here is a rare and fascinating insight on New York City scene.

Join now! and play a major role in bringing this project to life.

Bob Brookmeyer

It’s with great sadness that we share the news that Bob Brookmeyer passed away last week, just three days shy of his 82nd birthday. Bob was an integral force in music, making some of the greatest groups in jazz history what we know and admire today. Whether as a composer, arranger or trombonist, his voice is immediately discernible from the very first note, always bringing a smile and one word: "Brookmeyer."

For many of us, Bob has always been a tremendous inspiration and an overflowing wealth of knowledge. You'd be hard to find a large ensemble composer that doesn't have Bob's name on the top of their list of favorites. For those lucky enough to have the opportunity to study with him, we were given more than just an education in the art of being a great composer, we were given a level of both love and support that expanded far beyond the classroom. He had a wonderful ability to cultivate our inner strengths, yet pull us out of our comfort zones and stretch us farther than we could have ever imagined possible.

Bob's newest album, STANDARDS, which was officially released a few weeks ago, was a record Bob was incredibly proud of.  It is a true masterpiece in every sense of the word, with each arrangement encompassing everything that is "Bob Brookmeyer."

Bob, you were an amazing force and a fearless leader to all jazz composers. Thank you for your years of inspiration, support, and for leaving a legacy of music to continually inspire us for years to come.

Siedcah Garrett in the Studio

Siedah Garrett, Producer Barry Eastmond and Brian Camelio at Avatar Studios, NYC

Last week we had the pleasure of joining the great Siedah Garrett who was recording a song for her latest ArtistShare fan-funded project "The Answer's Always Love". The session was produced by the great Barry Eastmond and included an amazing performance with full Gospel choir on the song "Ordinary Miracles". It was truly an inspiring experience to watch such creative geniuses at work. This collection of new songs, one of them dedicated to the late Michael Jackson, is sure to be one of the most inspired fan-funded projects to date.

ArtistShare would like to thank this week's premium participants:

Silver participant:
Ludovica Purini

Bronze participants:
Alee Willis
Angelo Arpaia
Sara Korn

Thank you for helping bring this amazing music to life! Participate in this amazing project today and be credited on the recording or even get the opportunity to sing on the record!

Visit The Answer's Always Love Project HERE

Jim Hall - The Live! Project -Over three hours of new music from the legendary Live! recording

This unreleased music will be part of new box set including three additional CDs from the Live! recording at Bourbon St. in Toronto - 1975
Listen below to an excerpt of "Something tells me", an unreleased track by the Jim Hall trio.



Join now and be an integral part of this historical project!

Over three hours of unreleased music from the Jim Hall Live! performances (1975) will be included as a box set in Jim's latest fan-funded project.

In this new ArtistShare adventure ArtistShare will be creating a limited number of box sets which are on sale now.

The project also includes a new live recording of the Jim Hall Quartet featuring Greg Osby, Steve LaSpina and Joey Baron as well a interviews with musicians who have worked with Jim throughout the years.

Siedah Garrett - The Answer's Always Love

Join the Answer's Always Love Project here

In this exciting new project, fans will join Siedah Garrett in collaboration with today's top producers as she writes and records a collection of new songs.

"It's the dream of every songwriter to write lyrics and melodies that will be embraced by other people and possibly inspire them to be the best they can be.   I was very fortunate to have the great Michael Jackson record a song that I co-wrote "Man in the Mirror".  I've chosen to dedicate this new project to the spirit and the message of "Man in the Mirror" with a collection of new songs focusing on love, for self and for others as the one powerful element that can make the difference in our lives and in our world."  -  Siedah Garrett

By participating in this project you will witness the creative process of this musical adventure in the studio through streamed video footage as well as gain insight into the inspiration and creative process of the songwriting process through regular updates from Siedah.  Participants will also have the opportunity to submit original artwork to Siedah for a chance to have it featured on the CD cover or booklet.

Siedah is inviting premium participants to perform as part of a special song on the album and receive credit as a performer on the CD (no experience necessary),  receive a private performance or a benefit solo concert at the charity of your choice, attend the official CD release party hosted by a very special guest or even attend a recording session!

Most importantly you will be playing a major role in bringing this important music to life.

Come and experience this unique approach to creating new music. 

Participate today!

The Gil Evans Project

The Gil Evans Project is freshly out of the recording studio! This historical recording features newly-discovered works of Gil Evans.
Listen below to an excerpt of "Dancing on a Great Big Rainbow", a never heard before composition by Gil Evans, originally written for the Claude Thornhill Orchestra in the late 1950's.



Join the project now!
ArtistShare Bronze, Silver, Gold and Executive Producer Participants receive credit listing on the CD packaging. Play an integral part in this historical recording now

More music and the full track have been posted for participants in the experience center of the project. If you haven't joined yet you can do so here and play an integral role in the creation of a new, historical recording of previously un-recorded Gil Evans music!

The band conducted by Ryan Truesdell features:
Steve Wilson and Dave Pietro on alto saxophones, Donny McCaslin and Scott Robinson on tenor saxophones, Brian Landrus on baritone saxophone, Adam Unsworth on French horn, Augie Haas, Greg Gisbert, Laurie Frink on trumpets, Ryan Keberle, Marshall Gilkes on trombones, Frank Kimbrough on piano
Jay Anderson on bass and Lewis Nash (drums)

Billy Childs wins second Grammy!

We are very pleased to announce that Billy Childs has won his second Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition - "The Path Among the Trees" which is part of his latest ArtistShare fan-funded release Autumn -  In Moving Pictures.  

"Billy is one of today's top composers and this award simply confirms that." said ArtistShare founder Brian Camelio.   "I am so proud to be even a small part of the incredible work these artist are doing and even more excited to allow the fans to make this all happen."

See Billy's acceptance speech here