The selection is really good, but prices can be a bit steep. European improv labels (hat hut, Emanem, FMP, etc) typically hover around $18.99 -- $20.99, and with our 8.75% sales tax it can be quite painful. The store is run by the same guys who run Delmark, and I think most of the profits from the store go right back into the label (which I think operates at a loss). Ben
From: "Darti Bastamai" <deadlypen@hotmail.com> To: zorn-list@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: Jazz article Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2002 19:48:09 -0400
speaking of Jazz stores... has anyone been to the jazz&blues mart in Chicago. Supposedly it is the largest one in the country. Im heading down there this weekend, and want to know if its worth the time. Im refering to selection/prices etc... I hope its not like most places and fills up on fifty best of miles davis discs or sells Lacross for forty bucks... things like that. Thanx for any info
From: Chris Selvig <selvig@sonic.net> To: zorn-list@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Jazz article Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2002 15:08:35 -0700
Yesterday's Boston Globe ran an article about the ills of the jazz biz: http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/216/living/Off_the_record+.shtml The classical business has gone through the same thing, and according to the Globe is now recovering somewhat, or at least adapting to the new business environment: http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/216/living/Classical_musicians_seek_new_wa... I note that both articles lob darts at Tower's industry-bullying approach to their cash flow problems. I think the jazz article is a tad light - surely there are successful indie jazz labels out there, and I know there are stores that sell lots of jazz.
Chris Selvig np: The Fall, "This Nation's Saving Grace" nr: between books
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