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We are on the MOVE...
"The MUSIC never DIED, IT just went UNDERGROUND"
A lot of people are in a state called “INERTIA”, a state where they have the tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged until external forces push them towards a direction, but are they moving to the right direction?
Love for music is one thing but taking it to another level is a different thing.. People are claiming they love the “MUSIC” but in reality they are just taking in all the music imposed on them. They love what is popular now, but will they still love it when it’s not popular anymore?
What exactly is this so-called “MUSIC?”
Some call it house, some call it trance, and some even call it "EVER AFTER".
Come on? Ever after? Sure it used to be so cool way back in the love generation, but how many of those who used to love that song will still dance like crazy and tell the people around them “damn I love this song” when they hear it again?
This is not what MUSIC is all about. It's about appreciation, not FADS!We should listen to MUSIC that will surely stand the test of time.
"Music embodies the ultimate freedom of creative expression"
So many talented professional DJ's.. Or maybe we should instead call themARTISTS.
Music that is special for the DJ is then passed to the people with the hope that those people will also feel the special connection that the DJ had with that music. Every hour they spend in the DJ booth is like telling a story - a long story called LIFE. They try to tell a story with each and every song they play.
But sadly, only a few people realize this and lot of people still keep on going to the DJ booth to request songs without them realizing that they are destroying the story that the DJ is trying to tell.
MIXING is an ART not a ticket to fame. It is the art of trying to control the energy of the people by telling them a story using the universal language, MUSIC.
“Being a DJ is not a one night thing.. It’s a way of life”
It’s Funny how it works here in our country. You see a DJ playing one night in a club bragging about his gig, then you never see or hear from him again after getting that one night of fame. How about the club loafers, those who loiter in the bar, and those who go to clubs just to see and be seen? What happened to MUSIC? Only a few care about quality MUSIC now.. Everyone just wants to be part of the bandwagon or create a scene.
The music is for the people to appreciate. I know for sure music is in everyone. It is a universal language. People do not realize how influential music can be.
We are not dictating what the music should be, we just share the music that the we love, and give the insight that we've found about the true nature of music. A self realization that gave more meaning to LIFE.
PASSION DRIVES MUSIC at its FINEST. QUALITY MUSIC, not just any kind of music, brings out the PARTY in US, Now we have a SCENE =D Passion can do greatness Break away from inertia!
This is a shout to all the music lovers, disc jockeys, artists, clubbers and party people of the METRO!
Join THE MOVEMENT! MOVEMENT away from all this NON-SENSE, a MOVEMENT with new MUSIC towards a NEW DIRECTION!
Be part of the NEXT BIG THING.. Post this blog and let us all be EDUCATED! Spread the word! Shout it out! FEEL the VIBE! JOIN THE MOVEMENT!
JULY 26, 2008 @ THE HOME OF THE UNDERGROUND
WATCH OUT FOR IT
Because of his versatility & patience in and out of the decks, Ali Nepomuceno is heralded as one of Manila’s finest spin doctors. He has been conquering the respect and admiration of the Electronic music community through his DJing skills and taste for music. Born to a family where music played a vital part of everyday life, Ali Nepomuceno was put into music classes at an early age. He learned the basic fundamentals of the drums through his father and the melodies of the guitar from his brother, who fascinated Ali with Acid jazz. From collecting tapes of jazz bands and listening to them, playing and analyzing a friend’s DJ equipment, Ali started off towards the path of becoming a DJ. He started playing at a friend’s lounge and soon after got shots at playing in different bars through recommendations by friends and colleagues. In the long run, his maturity in music paid off and was rewarded with affiliations with different powerhouse DJ management groups (NBK/Bigfish Manila). He was also given a chance to play in various events, fashion shows and corporate parties. Now, he is having his regular stints at the country’s one and only underground club – Warehouse 135. He also plays for Driven Manila, spinning for the latter’s international and local events. This 2007, Ali has played in different club venues in major cities in the country and headliner gigs with international DJs and artists – Colette (OM Records), Steve Porter (Porterhouse, NYC), Shunji Moriwaki (8ball, NYC) & Steve Walker (Tao Club, Las Vegas). Ali Nepomuceno's live promotional dj mixes have reached other countries like the United States, China and more. Different among the other spin doctors, Ali's elevating and captivating long DJ sets are spontaneous and are not rehearsed at all. His versatility in all genres makes him unique unlike anyone else. From Dub to Techno, to Progressive and trance, Ali can surely manage to bring something out of the box - something you have never heard before. Aside from DJing, Ali’s also in music sound clipping for television commercials as well as promotion and events. Recently, Ali Nepomuceno has played alongside DJ Aldrin of Zouk, Asia's best DJ export. In 2007, Ali Nepomuceno co-formed Manila Underground with music aficionado Roldan Capito. Manila Underground is an organization that ventures deeper in the underground music scene. Ali's series of events showcases the young, the talented and upcoming DJs in collaboration with Driven Manila, Event Masters Corporation (EMC) and Musik Lokal.
LINKS www.alinepz.multiply.com www.myspace.com/alinepz www.friendster.com/alinepz www.manilaunderground.multiply.com www.drivenmanila.multiply.com www.warehouse135.multiply.com DJ SET DOWNLOADS www.dj-mixes.com/ali_nepomuceno www.lokallooper.com/x/lokalsets.htm?action=show&trackId=5 MAJOR GIGS & EXPERIENCES Back to House @ Temple (with DJs Adrian Cuenca, Benjo Marquez & Martin Aquino)
NBK (Member 2004 - 2005 with Antz Santiago, Bombi Balquiedra, Boyet Almazan, Raji Mata, Jed Dario, Manolet Dario, Marc Naval, Jon Naval, Paolo Maralit)
Calypso's Sunrise @ Mati, Rockwell (with Chip Dela Calzada, Roman Mojica, Benjo Marquez, Martin Tiangco, Marie Garcia)
BPM Tour @ MDC (featuring the Young and Most Promosing DJs of Manila) Calypso’s Sunset Sessions @ Gastof, Boracay NBK 8th Anniversary @ Embassy NBK Christmas Party @ Embassy NBK Tribalism @ MDC, The Fort Bigfish’s Run Towards Light (A New Year Celebration @ Luce) Bigfish’s Hed Kandi Pre-Party @ Nuvo (with Mac Cunanan & Noel Sarmiento)
F&H Fashion Show @ MCafe (Directed by Robby Carmona) MDC Greenhills Grand Opening GMA7 SOP Gigsters Big Love @ Warehouse 135 with Shunji Moriwaki (8Ball, NYC) & Manolet Dario (NBK) CTA Peak of the Underground @ Warehouse 135 (Driven) Friday Night Live @ Warehouse 135 (Driven) Blow by Blow Saturdays @ Warehouse 135 (Driven) Jagermister’s Mansion Party @ One Mckinley St. Forbes Park All Systems Go with DJ Steve Porter (Porterhouse NYC) @ Warehouse 135 (Driven) also with DJ David Jacob (NBK/ Kee Club HK) DJ Colette @ Warehouse 135 (Driven)
Rush @ Breizh, Bacolod City Blackout @ Club Volume, Cagayan De Oro Royale Elastics Launch Party @ The Bubble Tent (with DJ Mulan of Manila Massive & Happy Mondays Hosted By Borgy Manotoc) Jagermiester’s Animoism @ NBC Tent (DLSU Celebration also with DJ Marie Garcia) CTA Peak of the Convergence @ Warehouse 135 (Driven/ Manila Underground) Blacklight @ Formo, Cebu City Siete Pecados @ The Sofitel Grand Launch (MTV Pilipinas)
Driven Nights (The Launch) @ Warehouse 135 with Stevie Tambunting & Nicky Jurado Finale @ Club Eleven50 CDO Rayban Rockstar pres. ONEWITHALDRIN with Rivermaya, TakenByCars & Ali Nepomuceno DJ Colette! Live 2008 @ Warehouse 135 also with Ali Nepomuceno & Warehousexy's David Ardiente & Miko Syquia FREEDOM: Independence Day Party @ Warehouse 135 feat. SPIRIT, WAREHOUSEXY, MANILA UNDERGROUND AND GROOVE NATION RAVE Trilogy @ Warehouse 135 (Manila Underground/EMC) Mid-year BEAT SURRENDER @ Club FU (CDO) URCC Pre-party @ Warehouse with Ali Nepomuceno, Erwin Edralin and Nicky Jurado
BARS & CLUBS Warehouse 135
Absinth Belissima
Peligro Racks Valero Racks El Pueblo Cyma Mezze MDC Greenhills MDC The Fort Embassy Cuisine Embassy VIP room Embassy Main Floor Bubble Tent NBC Tent Le Pavillion Teatrino
Coquina Club Ascend (Lounge) Bellisima Filo’s Fort Phi Bar Bora Bar Bamboo Lounge Maestro Flute
Nuvo Capone’s MCafe Castro @ Firma Mati Fiamma Hey Jude (Boracay) Gastof (Boracay) Virac, Catanduanes Island Teatrino Promenade Greenhills Club Volume (CDO) Club Eleven50 (CDO)
Club FU (CDO)
Formo (Cebu) Café Breizh (Bacolod) Siete Pecados Temple
AWARDS & RECOGNITION 24/7 Best Local DJ (NOMINEE 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) BPM Tour (One of the Manila’s Finest 2005) MEDIA Philippine Daily Inquirer Burn Magazine Mabuhay Magazine Chalk Magazine 24/7 Magazine UNO Magazine MTV Pilipinas SPONSORSHIPS San Miguel Light Nokia Smart Jagermiester DJ List (Played Alongside with) Toti Dalmacion, Benjie Lopez and Cyril Yrisantos of Groove Nation Mon "The Ambassador" Maramba of Wherelse Manolet Dario, Bombi Balquiedra, David Jacob, Jed Dario, Marc Naval, Jon Naval, Antz Santiago, Boyet Almazan, Paolo Maralit and Raji Mata of NBK (Natural Born Klubbers) Nicky Jurado, Kevin Ruiz, Ayee Taupa of SevenEightOrange Adrian Cuenca, Stevie Tambunting, Don "Houseboy" Renato, Funk Avy, Lady Trinity, Ms. Badkiss of Rewired/ Local:E Silverfilter and Madz Abubakar a.k.a Neon8 Miko Syquia and David Ardiente of Warehouse Sexy Marie Garcia, Luke Orbos, Yoshi Uy, Martin Tiangco and Bing Reyes of Calypso Events Benjo Marquez and Jason Soong of House of Soul Erwin Edralin, Ponch Del Rosario, Noel Sarmiento, Martin Ballesca of Curv Entertainment Mac Cunanan and Roman Mojica of Stereo Manila Karl Ty of Superfly Carlo "Cao" Ocampo of BPM Jimmy Gustillo a.k.a Patch of Absinth Martin Aquino, Chip Dela Calzada, Allrock, Paolo Gomez, Tony Pavia, Miguel Dado, Cocoy Puyat, Richie Chua, Paul Guevarra, Justin De Guzman, Ant nabaza Edge Pamute of Soundsgood Kishore of Nomad Technology Angelo De Dios a.k.a. Nicadraus, Allen Hernandez, Rocky Solarta of Mixology Mond Ortiz, Alex Mendoza and Roy Mascarinas of Control DJs Manolet "Papi" Santos, Rodney Martinez of Team Switch Wendell Garcia of the Blue Room Steve Lovina of Government Pan Martinez, Inkee Hidalgo of Chemistry Paulo Palencia, Joseph Palisoc of Team EMC/ Manila Underground Alex Wong, Martin Javellana of Upbeat Entertainment Manster of Hey Jude, Boracay Bookee of Club FU (CDO) JackFryday of Club Volume/Killerbee (CDO) Jag Sundqvist and Justin of Eleven50 (CDO) John Samonte and the rest of DJs of Breizh (Bacolod) Jr. Kilat a.k.a of Cebu Paul Zialcita of Pinikpikan (Native Drum and encore) Rick Sanchez of Nyco Maca (Guitars) REFERENCE Domini Primero (Warehouse 135/Driven Manila - Founder of Bigfish Manila) ***For Promotional Use***
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BE THERE AND EXPERIENCE THIS ONE OF A KIND MUSICAL JOURNEY! FEATURING YOUNG GUN DJs OF THE METRO: ALEX WONG JOSEPH PALISOC MIGUEL DADO and PAULO PALENCIA ARE YOU READY TO RAVE? IF YOU HAVE IT, DROP IT! TEXT 0917 8220 135 FOR GUESTLIST! BE DRIVEN AND GET HIGH ON MUSIC! www.drivenmanila.com CHEERS! inxs: GLOWSTICKS NOT INCLUDED (bring your battle gear)
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HAIL TO THE NEW, THE FRESH & THE UNDERGROUND!
THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA HAS A TENDENCY TO STEAL NEW IDEAS FROM THE UNDERGROUND.
JUST BITCHING!
Cheers!
HAIL TO THE NEW, THE FRESH & THE UNDERGROUND!
THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA HAS A TENDENCY TO STEAL NEW IDEAS FROM THE UNDERGROUND.
JUST BITCHING!
Cheers!
HAIL TO THE NEW, THE FRESH & THE UNDERGROUND!
THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA HAS A TENDENCY TO STEAL NEW IDEAS FROM THE UNDERGROUND.
JUST BITCHING!
Cheers!
THE WORD UNDERGROUND in Filipino means - daluyan, daanan ng agos o daanan ng pamamaraan.
THE OPPOSITE OF IT is "KESO"...hehe! ;)
More Underground from,
Manila Underground
Here are some helpful hints on what to expect when dealing with these entertainment professionals: -
Just like choosing a doctor, lawyer, mechanic, or any service professional, finding a DJ by the age-old referral is the best place to start. If you are fortunate enough to attend an event as a guest where you can actually see the DJ perform.... even better. This will give you a chance to see him or her in action, handling the myriad of think-on-your-feet situations, which may occur at any event. One indication of an experienced reception DJ is that he or she will have a thorough event planner for you to complete or that will be completed with you during a planning meeting. This will cover everything from the names of your bridal party, songs to be played for your formal dances, special requests, songs to NOT play, and many other factors that will help things run smoothly.
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Organizing, being tastefully informative, while motivating guests to participate in the variety of key events is the true talent of today's DJ. The DJ should present themselves with a friendly, yet leadership-like personality to coordinate toasts, announce food service and continue as Master Of Ceremonies through introductions, special acknowledgments, raffles, awards, dance format, etc. If you cannot get a confident referral or you are relegated to choosing a DJ through publications or directories, I recommend taking the following steps. First, call the prospective DJ and get acquainted or leave a detailed message. Professionalism, or the lack of it, is usually easy to spot. A loud, incomprehensible outgoing phone message, or a preoccupied "hello" without identifying the business usually means the DJ is not a professional.
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Many DJ's work only part-time. They often are not very concerned with the success of your event and a less than enthusiastic attitude may be evident. Conversely, full-time entertainment companies are more often committed to excellence. They are genuinely concerned with the success of each event, which will refer them new and continuing clients. They should gladly answer questions about experience, presentation, music, equipment, etc.
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Musical diversity is the key. This factor alone varies greatly amongst people who provide this service. Is their library all-digital? Compact disc and mini-disc players are the medium of choice for mobile professionals who keep their libraries current. In addition, while it can be expected that any DJ have a variety of music that includes several genres, are they really equipped to play the music that you and your guests want? How many selections does the DJ have? While 300-400 CDs may sound like a lot compared to your personal collection that will almost always be insufficient for a professional. Even if the DJ is using primarily compilation discs, they will most likely not be able to handle many of your guests' requests. For a reception you expect a variety of ages and music tastes. The budget DJ simply has not invested the amount of money necessary to provide you with a first class selection of music. Therefore, it is important for you to select a DJ who has invested in an extensive music library. A DJ should know what will keep your guests involved based on your musical tastes. A Top DJ will perform at two or more events on most weekends. I recommend that you schedule an interview at one of the DJ's upcoming engagements where you may meet him or her in person before hand. This is suggested instead of viewing a highly edited promotional video where little truth can be revealed. It is important for you to select the type of person who will provide the style and personality that you prefer. Do you want an energetic DJ who will interact with your guests, or do you prefer that the disc jockey provide a more low key approach and only make necessary announcements? These are questions you should ask yourself, and the disc jockey. Make sure that you have a match between your needs and tastes to the ability and style of the disc jockey. A professional service will be capable of providing any style that you prefer. They will keep perspective and perform knowing that it is YOUR day and not their show
Summarily, your DJ, appropriately attired, should be able to greet guests, emcee, and coordinate and keep the dance floor energized simultaneously with ease. Clearly, the DJ you select represents your taste in entertainment to all of your guests.
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Yes, you can judge a DJ by his equipment. Loosely wired consumer-grade stereo equipment on a banquet table, records in milk crates and homemade speaker cabinets are not the hallmark of a professional. While there may be a few DJ's out there with a hot set-up and no personality, it is more likely that only top talent will have earned their way up to owning the finest in dependable, professional stage gear. This should include a customized DJ console housing a multi-channel stereo mixing board, professional-grade, two-channel CD player, auxiliary cassette deck/CD player, as well as microphones, headsets and various accessories. This should be coupled to a pro-series sound reinforcement system including 500-to-3, 000 watt power amps, sound imaging enhancers, a pair of full-range or satellite/subwoofer speaker enclosures, and a broad music library in road-worthy cases. For most DJ's, the use of a wireless microphone is a must for remote toasts, organizing dance floor activities and generally opening up the room while communicating with guests and vendors alike. A DJ assistant is also recommended as a team effort for larger scale events.
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Your Disc Jockey should arrive at the event site an hour or so before your guests. This allows ample time to set-up and sound check his equipment. He may then go over the itinerary with other vendors so they are not scrambling to get things at the last minute. In short, the DJ is at the helm, coordinating, announcing, and keeping everyone informed for a smooth, successful event.
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Finally, when booking a Mobile Disc Jockey, you should be provided with a contract clearly indicating the assigned DJ's name. This insures his or her commitment as well as yours. The most popular DJ's are booked up to 24 months in advance with prime dates such as weekends and holidays booking the earliest. You really do get what you pay for. If a DJ offers his services for $100-$200 they probably are not very experienced, so it is recommended that you keep looking. Top DJ Fee Schedules will range from $400-$2000 based on availability and the length and scope of your event. A 25% down payment with balance due immediately following the event. Remember you get what you pay for.
So, you know some of the criteria you need to consider. How do you go about gathering this information? Well, of course the best way would be if you have recently attended a party and liked the DJ that performed. However, if this is not the case for you, referral lists from venues and the Internet are where to begin. Be cautious of splashy ads…the biggest ad and the fancies website doesn't necessarily reflect the best quality.
There is one great way you can decide if a DJ is right for you. Talk with him or her. Who would have thought it could be so simple! Over the phone, or better, in person, you can get a good feel for the personality and style of the person you are considering. Pay attention to your degree of comfort while in this person's company. Listen to his or her voice tone and inflection. These will be good indictors of what you can expect in terms of professional performance. Pay attention to the questions that you are asked. This will give you an idea of both how organized and how tuned in to your needs and expectations he or she may be. Expect questions like where your event is located, number of guests you anticipate, and what type of atmosphere you are hoping to create.
What should you talk about? You want to be prepared with questions that address the criteria examined in this article. That means you have to ask yourself a lot of questions first. Most important, you need to ask yourself how much is quality entertainment at your reception worth to you? Comparatively speaking, your entertainment will be one of the least expensive factors in your reception. It will be worth investing a bit more for a top-notch DJ. It is one of the most important decisions you will make. Years from now your guests will still remember that your party was fun!
I sincerely hope these guidelines help to insure that your special event is a success beyond expectations! SOURCE: THE INTERNET ;)
Hed Kandi is a UK-based record label and a music brand, established 1999, specialising in house music. Founded by DJ and A&R man, Mark Doyle, Hed Kandi's catalogue includes both artist albums and various genres of club compilations. The brand has grown in strength through the years, culminating in the purchase of the record label at the end of January 2006 by the Ministry Of Sound, one of the largest dance music brands. Hed Kandi, along with the Enterprise Records division of Smooth FM was purchased for an undisclosed sum from Guardian Media Group Radio Holdings. Hed Kandi also holds nightclub events around the United Kingdom and worldwide, most notably summer residencies in Ibiza. There are also a monthly residencies in London nightclub Pacha, Bournemouth University's Student Union, The Old Firestation and New York's Crobar. On March 31 of 2007, the world's first bar bearing the name Hed Kandi was opened in Hurghada, Egypt, on the Red Sea. Hed Kandi Beach Bar is designed according to the well-known Hed Kandi style. The sentence Red Sea is the new White Island is written on a wall near the open-air dancefloor. Similar to the music releases, the club has a unique "release number", which is painted on the wall, namely HKV001. The Ministry Of Sound plans on maintaining the current style of Hed Kandi, whilst Mark Doyle has now established a new house music label called Fierce Angels. Source: WIKIPEDIA WHAT DO YOU THINK MANILA UNDERGROUND? ;)
18 Karat "Pure Gold"
Ex: "He's 18 karat."
Ace One dollar; Dollar's worth, one, first rate
Ex: "He's 'Ace' with me. (He's 'First Rate')
Ex: "Slip me an Ace, Gate." (Let me have a dollar.)
Air-check An actual radio or television performance
caught on tape; as opposed to a work done
in a recording studio
Alligator Originally, a slang term for "Musician".
Very early in Jazz history, musicians referred
to themselves as "alligators". Now it simply refers
to any Swing Devotee (abbrev. 'Gator or Gate)
Note: Louis Armstrong is often called 'Gate Mouth',
from the same source.
Ex:
'Cat' #1: See ya later, alligator.
'Cat' #2: After while, crocodile.
Axe ANY musical instrument.
Ex: Man, - what do you think of my new Axe?
Ball To enjoy
Ex: We had a 'Ball' when Tommy Dorsey played.
Baby A term of endearment. (for either sex.)
Ex: Say, "baby," I got us some "bread",
let's "move" downtown.
Bad Good
Ex: That dude does some "bad" ass playing.
Bag Delight - joy, etc.
Ex: Man, Jazz is my 'bag'. I 'dig' it the most!
Ex: Man, - Tommy Dorsey's "Well Git It" is my "Bag".
Balloon lungs A Brass player with good breath control.
That cat has "balloon lungs," he held that note
for one complete minute!
Barn Burner Frank Sinatra's slang for a classy "doll"
(woman). Today, it's applied to anything good.
Ex: "My 'Doll' is one real "Barn Burner."
Barrelhouse Colloquialism describing the 'low' saloons
at the turn of the century (19th) that
served whiskey straight out of the barrel.
Originally, "Barrelhouse Music" was the
type of piano music (also called 'Fast
Western') played in those cabarets.
Beat May be used as:
Adjective: Exhausted or tired.
Ex: I'm "beat". We've been gigging since dawn.
Noun: The time or timing.
Ex: The band played with a solid beat.
Big Apple New York City.
Ex: He's working at Roseland Ballroom in the 'Apple'.
Birdbrain Common slang for someone whose
thinking was a little muddy.
Blow A jazzman's term for playing an(y) instrument.
Ex: 'Satchmo' really "blows."
Blow your top Expresses both:
exasperation
Ex: Hey man, I know it's tough, but don't
"blow your top." (sometimes: Don't Flip your wig.)
enthusiasm
Ex: I "Blew My Top" when Benny Goodman played.
Blue Notes Flatted 3rd and 7th notes are the definition
of the "blues scale".
(The) Bomb "Real cool".
Ex: Kenton's "Peanut Vendor" is "the bomb."
Boogie Man A critic. (Dates back to the mid-1930s.)
Ex: That "boogie man" knocked Basie's "One
O'Clock Jump".
Boogie Woogie A piano form (popularized in late-1920s
Chicago) that uses a steady eight beat
ostinato in the left hand.
Today, the expression 'Boogie' has a sexual
connotation.
Ex: Hey, Baby, let's boogie on down.
Bose Bouncing "Blowing" notes low enough to "bounce" a
loudspeaker's cone.
Ex: The Tuba was really "Bose bouncing".
Bounce A happy musical Beat (time).
(Businessman's Bounce: A fast and nervous two-beat;
it's now an obsolete expression.)
Bread Money.
Ex: You come up with the "bread"; we'll make the gig.
Break Passage in music with the Rhythm suspended.
Break it down In a real groove.
Ex: They were "breaking it down" on "One
O'Clock Jump"
Bring Down As a verb - to depress.
Ex: He "brings me down" with all that
Blues playing.
As an adjective - one who depresses.
Ex: Let's cut out of here. This is a
real "bring down."
Note: also used as one word: bringdown.
Bug Annoy.
Ex: He "bug's" me.
Burning Verb describing a sideman's technically
excellent - and emotional - solo.
Ex: Ziggy Elman's solo was "burning."
Bust Your Conk To be carefree
Ex: "Check out Charlie Barnet's gig tonight.
You'll really 'bust your conk'."
Canary A Female Vocalist. (Also: 'Thrush' and 'Warbler'.)
Cans A Radio man's expression for Earphones.
Dates back to the early 1920s when
earphones were as large as small cans.
Ex: Put these cans on and listen to this
tape track.
Cats Jazzmen, or people who love Jazz.
Ex: Man, them "cats" are really blowin' up
a storm.
Changes Originally a Black musician's term for
Chord progressions.
Ex: Say Man, do you have the "changes" for
"Stardust".
Character Someone with an unusual personality.
Ex: He certainly is a "character."
Chase Two sidemen with alternating Solos.
Chick A young, pretty girl
(See "Frail", "Fly Chick"; "Barn Burner").
Ex: Man, that "chick" is a real Barn-Burner.
Chills A real thrill.
Ex: Listening to Benny Goodman "chills" me.
Chirp To sing.
Ex: That 'Canary' knew how to "chirp".
Chops Originally, used by Black Hornplayers to
describe the state of their false teeth or
Lips. Generally speaking, it refers to the
musician's technical skill.
Ex: Wow. That Ziggy Elman has great "chops".
Ex: My Chops is "beat" from all those high
C's tonight.
Clams Goofs by a sideman.
Ex: Man did you hear all his "clams" on
that tune.
Clambake A Jazz "Jam" session.
Ex: Man, them Cats had a real Clambake at
the gig last night.
Clinker A wrong note. (Also called a "fluff".)
Ex:
Cat 1: That was some "clinker" he had in the 2nd chorus.
Cat 2: Yeah man, he really 'fluffed' it.
Collar all jive Understand the subleties
Ex: Man, I dug Claude Thornhill last night, and
'collared all his jive'."
Comes On Par Excellence!
Ex: The show "comes on" like gangbusters!
Cop a Deuceways Buy two dollar's worth (of marijuana)
Ex: That's when he left to 'cop a deuceways'."
Cop a Slave Get a job
Ex: That cat's 'copped a slave'."
Combo The diminutive for "Combination"; a small
group.
Ex: Goodman's small "combos" are sensational.
Cool Originated (1950s) West Coast. Describes a
restrained intellectual, rather than emotional,
approach to music.
Ex: Stan Getz plays some real "cool" jazz.
Now a widely used superlative.
Ex: He's one "cool" cat.
Copacetic Agreeable
Ex: Things are really copacetic here.
Crazy Another jazz superlative.
Ex: Listen to that "crazy" beat the band's
'laying down'.
Crib Very Sparsely appointed Apartment. (See "pad")
Ex: Come on up to my "crib" and relax.
("Cheap" whore houses often had just very small
cubicles, furnished only with a cot. In the
vernacular of the day, they were referred to as
'cribs' and the establishment as a 'crib house'.)
Cut To leave or depart. (aka: "cut out")
Ex: Let's "cut out".
To outdo another person
Ex: Charlie's solo really "cut" that cat last night.
A battle of the bands.
Ex: Basie and Lunceford's band had a real
'cuttin'contest' last night.
Daddy-o One hipster's way of addressing another hipster.
Ex: Hey, "daddy-o", what's cookin'?
Dark Angry or upset (used in the Midwest).
Ex: They were in a "dark" mood when he was
late for the gig.
Dig To understand - to get the point - to like.
Ex: Hey, 'daddy-o', "dig" this crazy music.
Dog (around) Follow
Ex: "That 'cat' was 'doggin' me all night long."
Drape/Dry Goods Clothes (Also: Threads)
Ex: Man, I did that Cat's Drape.
Ex: Man, dig these Dry Goods. How do you
like the Drape?
Dukes Not strickly a Jazz expression, - hands.
Ex: He had his Dukes full. -handling the
crowd.
DJ, DeeJay Short for Disk Jockey. Originally, a
radio announcer who hosted record playing
show. Now also a party host who has no
band, just plays records.
Ex: That "DJ" spins some cool Cookies (disks).
Down by Law The earned respect for talent or ability to
"get down."
Ex: After all those years of work, his
success was "down by law."
Drag Depressing a person's spirits.
Ex: He's a real "drag."
Drive To play with real concentrated emotion.
End Still another Superlative.
(See "Cool"; "too much" or "crazy.")
Ex: The way Benny blows his licorice stick
(clarinet) is the living, breathing "end."
Fall In Arrive on the scene
Ex: "I 'fell in' with 'Duke' at
the Apollo Theater last night."
Fall Out Exiting
Ex: "Man, when they brought on the
Musical Saw, I 'fell out'."
Fay A white person (See: "Ofay" below)
Finger Zinger Playing very fast, or music written to be
played fast.
Ex: The "Minute Waltz" is a real "Finger
Zinger".
Flip To Act or think in a crazy (eccentric) manner.
Ex: I really "flipped" listening to all
that Jazz.
Flip your lid See "Blow your top."
Ex: I "flipped my lid" listening to Benny
Goodman."
Fly Smooth or slick.
Ex: Man, that was a "fly" solo.
Fly Chick Attractive female
Ex: Man, dig that Fly Chick over there.
Fracture To deeply affect (usually humorously)
someone.
Ex: Man, your jokes "fracture" me.
Frail A Lady; A "Chick".
(Also see: "Main Squeeze" )
Ex: Man, dig that frail.
Freak Lip Describing a musician who can play endlessly.
Ex: Man, he 'balled' all night, and 'blew'
them away at the next day's concert. What
a pair of "freak Lips".
Frisking the Whiskers Warming up prior to a session.
Ex: He arrived early and started "frisking the whiskers".
Four Beat Four even Beats Per bar of music.
"Two Beats" is also four beat time, but with the
1st and 3rd (or 2nd and 4th) beats accentuated.
(Some Marihuana Slang: Weed and stash are more modern expressions.)
gage Marihuana
golden-leaf The best marihuana
grefa Marihuana
gunja Marihuana
hard-cutting mez The best marihuana
Gangbusters Powerful
Ex: Man, did you dig Benny wailing last night,
- He came on like 'Gangbusters'."
Gas A performance that moves you.
Ex: The way he 'wails' is a real "gas." (or Gasser)
Gate or Gator Jazz musician. Originally used as a
loving and warm description of Louis Armstrong.
Folks said his mouth was as large as a "Satchel",
from which came one of his nick-names -"Satchmo".
He was also called "Gate Mouth", referring to an
'Alligator's mouth' (see Alligator definition above)
above) from which we get the expression "Gate" or
"Gator" - originally denoting a person as a musician,
but today it denotes anyone.
Ex: 'Skin me' "Gate". (Shake hands)
Get Down Musically:
Superlative playing. He really "gets
down" on that horn.
Sexually:
Baby, let's amble on over to my pad and
we'll "get down".
Gig May be used as a :
Noun: A paying job.
Ex: I've got a "gig" next Monday night.
Verb: To Play a job.
Ex: I'll be gigging at the club saturday night.
Gimme some skin Shake hands. (aka: Skin me!)
Glims The Eyes. Also 'to look' (aka: Glom)
ex: Glim this sheet of music.
ex: That frail has great glimmers
Gone Another Jazz superlative.
Ex: He's one "gone" cat.
Have one's boots on Hip; wise; know what's happening
Ex: That cat has his boots on.
Groovy Denotes music that really swings.
('Groove' is a Musician's term for Rhythm)
Ex: Man, dig that "groovy" beat.
Gutbucket Two meanings.
1. Barrelhouse
2. Crude Bass made with upturned washtub
using a stick, with one string,
attached to the bottom end.
A. A Barrelhouse was a low type saloon
used where drinking and dancing were
the main attactions.
B. A rhythmic style of Jazz or Blues.
(Listen to the early Dixieland tune
"Gutbucket Blues".)
Ergo: A style of music associated with
saloons and other low
establishments.
Hame A Job not in the Music Business.
Hand me some skin To Shake Hands
Ex: "Skin" me Gate.
Ex: "Hand me some skin", gate.
Head Arrangement An unwritten "arrangement". The band's
sidemen just agree on the Chordal
progression (Changes) and order of music
and solos.
Ex: The band sounded choppy because it was
a "Head".
Heat Solo space.
Ex: Hey, gate, give me some "heat" on
'Jersey Bounce'!
Hepcat Originally a musician in a Swing Band.
Ex: Satchmo is one hep cat!
Now, anyone who likes Swing music.
Ex: That "hepcat" loves to jive.
Hip To know; to understand.
Ex: Man, he's one "Hip" cat. (Understands the music)
Ex: I'm hip to your bluff. (understands a ploy.)
Hipster Someone who knows and loves Swing Music.
Ex: The "Hipsters" really packed that
concert hall.
Hop Opium
Ex: I knew that cat was a real 'hop head'.
Horn Usually a brass or reed instrument.
Ex: Man, he blows a mean "horn".
Hot Originally, the "Chicago" style of
Dixieland Jazz was called 'Hot Jazz' due
to it's driving character vs the easy
going ensemble New Orleans style. In the
1950s, the term "Cool" Jazz came into
common use to denote music that was more
intellectual, rather than emotional.
Ex: That cat blew one "Hot" solo on his
break.
A Hot Plate A "Hit" recording.
Ex: RCA has a real "hot plate" with that
record.
I'm Booted Hip; Understand.
Ex: Gotcha, daddy-o, "I'm booted."
In the Groove Really Good!
Ex: Benny's solo was really "in the groove!"
In the Mix The group; The happening.
Ex: With that cat "in the mix", we can't
fail.
In The Pocket When a band's rhythm section really grooves.
Ex: They were really "in the pocket",
tonight.
Ivories Piano Keys. (They were originally made of
Ivory.)
Ex: Listen to that cat tickling the Ivories.
Jack The Diminutive of "Jackson". A person. The
Jazz equivalent of "Mac" or of "Bud".
(Sometimes used in a negative manner.)
Ex: Hey "Jack", don't dominate this gig.
Ex: Hit the road, "Jack."
Jackson A Male friend
Ex: I Dig Ya Jackson.
Jake Okay.
Ex: That's "Jake" with me.
Ex: He's "Jake" with me.
Jam Playing (hot). (Usually: to Improvise.)
Ex: That band was "jamming" tonight.
Jam Session A spontaneous get together (often after
hours) of sidemen freely improvising on
pop tunes - just soloing on "head"
arrangements.
Ex: There's always an after hours "Jam
Session" there.
Jazz A very little understood term.
Originally, Black man's slang for sexual
intercourse. Then, expressing the
"Jazzing" (improvisation) of any music.
Strictly applied to the "Dixieland"
music of, first, "New Orleans", and
then "Chicago".
Now applied to almost any contemporary
"Popular" music.
Jazz Box A "Jazz guitar".
Ex: Les Paul's "Jazz Box" is usually a
Fender.
Jitterbug A 1940s description of "jittery", Swing
dancers.
Ex: Watch those "Jitterbugs" doing a mean
Lindy Hop.
Jittersauce Alcohol (drinking -not rubbing- variety)
Jive May be used as a:
Noun - an odd form of speech.
Ex: That "Jive" doesn't fool me.
Verb - to fool someone.
Ex: Stop "Jiving" me, will you.
Adjective - phoney or fake.
Ex: He's one "Jive" dude.
Perjorative. Someone not well liked.
JAMF - Jive A-- Mother F----R.
Joe Below A musician who plays for less than Union
scale pay.
Ex: How can you 'turn a buck' when "Joe
Below" plays almost for free?
Jump To have a good time.
Ex: The 'joint' was really "jumping" last
night.
Junk Heroin (or any other debilitating drug).
(Also see: "Muggles")
Ex: He's looking for some "Junk".
Ex: Here comes the "Junkman" (drug peddler).
Kicking the Gong Using drugs (usually opium).
Ex: Cab Calloway's hit - "Minnie the
Moocher" lyric.
"There was Minnie, - "kickin' the gong around."
Kicks Pleasure.
Ex: I get my "Kicks" listening to Goodman.
Kill Sheer delight.
Ex: You "kill" me, man.
(Also, You "Slay" me man.)
Kill it stop (doing something)
Ex: That sounds terrible, "kill it".
Killer 'Red Hot' musician, dancer, or music fan.
Ex: Man, Dig "Killer" Joe's dancing.
Ex: He's a 'Killer'.
King Kong Cheap Moonshine (whiskey)
Ex: Slip me 3 fingers of that 'King Kong'.
kopasetic Nice. Good.
Ex: The Count's solo was Kopasetic.
Lame or Lamer Something, or someone. that doesn't quite
'cut' it.
Ex: Those cats were layin' down some
"lame" music.
Ex: That "Lamer" just can't cut it.
Latch On To "Dig". Catch On. Join in.
Ex: He "latched on" when Benny started wailing.
Laying Down Playing music (or sincere talk).
Ex: I was listening to Benny 'laying down'
some 'hot licks' on "Jersey Bounce".
Licks, hot licks A musical phrase or solo.
Ex: That cat can 'lay down' some "hot
licks."
Ex: I really got my "Licks" in on that
tune.
Licorice Stick A Clarinet
Ex: Benny Goodman knew what to do with his
"licorice stick"?
Light Up Smoke marihuana
Ex: Here's something you can 'light up' on.
Lindy Hop THE dance of the Swing Era, and of the new
Millennium also. Originally, the dancers
did "hop" to the music, but later, it was
refined somewhat. Some very wild gyrations
were added, including precision pairs
dancing; "splits"; throwing one's partner
in the air; and others. The dancers were
later nicknamed "Jitterbugs".
Long Hair Lover of Classical Music.
Ex: He doesn't dig Benny. He's a "long hair."
Main Squeeze A favorite girl-friend
Ex: Linda's my 'main squeeze'.
Mellow Feeling from Smoking Marihuana
Ex: He 'light up' and got real 'mellow'.
Mezz The Best (Marijuana)
Ex: His stash was 'the mezz'.
Mezzroll Fat Sticks of handrolled Marihuana
Ex: He passed the 'mezzroll' to the cat.
Mickey Mouse Term to describe an Orchestra that uses some
sort of gimmick to attract listeners. Also used to
the music played by such an orchestra.
Ex: The band didn't 'Jump', they played Mickey Mouse.
Muggin(g) Playing around. Having fun.
Muggles Marijuana cigarettes.
(Armstrong has a song entitled "Muggles".)
Ex: Man, my nerves are shattered; got any
"muggles?"
Murder Superdooper. Excellent,
Ex: She said 'Let's dance.' I said "Murder!"
Ex: His solo was "solid Murder!"
Nicksieland A New York City Colloquialism, - now totally
obsolete. It was used in reference to the music played
by the small groups at a club called "Nick's" (in the
Greenwich Village are of New York city.
Noodlin' Just playing notes and phrases with no
particular meaning
Ex: Stop "noodlin" around man. Let's get
working.
Ofay A White Person (a Black man's terminolgy)
(from pig latin for "foe")
Off-Beat Originally, a weak or un-accented beat. Now also
used to describe something out of the normal.
ex: His playing of the song was really "off-beat".
Off-time Jive Incorrect
Ex: That story sounds like "off-time Jive" to me.
Out to Lunch Absent Minded; Not paying attention.
Ex: He's was "out to lunch" that night and
played poorly.
Pad Usually just a sparsely furnished
apartment. The expression was coined not
by musicians, but by the "Hippie"
generation. The early 'hippies' would rent
a room with no furniture; throw a Futon -
a "pad" - on the floor, where they would
sit and sleep and eat on it. (See also "Crib"
above.)
Ex: Some of the cats will be jamming at my
"Pad" tonight.
Peck Horn Tuba
Plant you now and dig you later "Gotta" Go
Ex: Plant you now and dig you later, Gator!
Popsicle Stick A sax player's reed.
Ex: I used a great "popsicle stick" at
that gig.
Queen A Pretty lady.
Reeds Saxophones and Clarinets and other
instruments that use a bamboo 'reed' to make
sound.
Reefer Marihuana cigarette
Ex: That cat brought the 'Reefers' with him.
Ride A Hot Solo part.
Ex: Joe, - you take the 2nd chorus ride.
Ex: Did you hear Joe Riding during the chorus?
Riff A 2 or 4 bar musical phrase.
(Riffs really define Swing.)
Righteous A 'real' Jazzman. A very good musician.
Ex: Benny Goodman - the 'Righteous' King of Swing.
Ex: Bix Beidebecke: a righteous Cornetist.
Rock Another superlative.
Ex: Basie "rocked" on One O'Clock Jump.
Ex: "Rock Me" with the old time rhythm.
Rock and Roll Describes the old 1950's music, but
originally slang for sex.
Ex: Baby, stop jivin' me, -let's "rock and
roll."
Rug Cutter Swing dancers - Jitterbug.
Ex: That cat is one cool Rugcutter.
Sackbutt A trombone. Actually very early (Middle
Ages) instrument from which the modern
trombone derives. (Sackbutt, Psaltery and
Dulcimer) The expression was still used in
New Orleans (1900s) where "A New Orleans
funeral procession ain't nothin' without a
"sackbutt."
Salty Angry.
Scat Nonsense syllables used in place of Lyrics.
Ex: Ella Fitgerald was the "Scat" singing queen.
Scene A place.
Ex: Let's make the "Scene" at Birdland tonight.
Schmaltz (Actually the Jewish word for Chicken fat.)
In Jazz, a term denoting sweet -not hot - music.
Ex: That band doesn't jump, they're into "Schmaltz".
Screwin' the Pooch A series of bad mistakes while playing.
Ex: He was really "screwin' the pooch" on
"Stardust" last night.
Send to stimulate. (a good feeling)
Ex: Man, that cat really "sends" me.
Sharp High Fashion.
Ex: He's one "sharp" looking cat in his Zoot suit.
Shroud-Tailor Undertaker
Ex: The family called the local 'Shroud-tailor'.
Shuzzit Yet another expression for Marijuana.
Ex: Hey Man, -Shuzzit was that Cat's Bag.
shying A technique for 'cooking' opium
Ex: The cats were 'shying' in the back room.
sideman One of the musicians in the band.
Simpy Doped, Imbecelic
Ex: After the Muggles, he was kind of 'simpy'.
Skins The drums.
An animal's pelt was the original drum head.
Slip Me Some Skin Handshake.
Ex: "Slip me some skin" Jack.
Ex: Skin me, Jackson.
Slide Give or Hand one something or some information.
Ex: "Slide" me the score of that tune, Jack.
Sliphorn Musical slang for the Trombone
(aka: tailgate horn due to the sideman's position in
the early horse drawn wagons. aka: Slide horn)
Smokin' To Put one's heart and soul into playing.
Ex: Ziggy Elman was really "smokin'" that night.
Snap your cap Same as "Blow your top."
Ex: Calm down. Don't "snap your cap".
Solid Another swing-era superlative meaning
Good or great.
Ex: "Solid", jackson! (Good work.)
Ex: "Some of you cats
are not on the beam.
I know what's wrong, you've
been cooking with cream.
Now if you want a beat
that's "Solid" and hard, Then
Fry me mama with a can of Lard"
--(Bradley Orch. Tune Lyric)
Squeak Box Violin
Squeeze Box Accordion
Square An "Unhip" person. (One who does not "Dig")
Ex: That cat is real "square."
Stick of Tea Marihuana cigarette
Ex: Later, he gave him a 'stick of tea'.
Standard A Song that has become a "classic".
Sugar Band A "Sweet" music band, - with vibrato and
glissando galore.
Sweet Music Music which never deviates from the melody.
Swing The great music of the 1930s to 1940s, and
again in late 1998 and into the 2000 millenium. It
is symbolized by a sensational beat with the melody
usually played against a background 'Riff'.
Tag A tune ending; repeating the last phrase
three times.
Take Five Originally, a short five minute break.
Ex: OK everyone. Let's "take five."
Tea Marihuana
Ex: That cat had the 'tea' with him.
Teapad Place for smoking marihuana
Ex: His shack was a real 'tea pad'.
(Stash Records once released two disks:
Tea Pad Songs Vols 1 and 2)
The End A Superlative - (also see: 'crazy'.)
Ex: Man, that cat's the living, breathing "end".
Threads Clothing (Also see Drape/Dry Goods)
Ex:
Cat 1. Man, dig that cat's new Threads.
Cat 2. I dig the Drape.
Too much Another Jazz superlative.
Ex: Lee Wiley's singing is "too much."
Torch A song, or singer, expressing unrequited love.
Ex: "My Man" is a real "torch" song.
Ex: Peggy Lee was a real "Torch".
Train Wreck The moment when one of the sidemen gets
"lost" in the middle of a tune.
Truck A 'walking' figure in the Lindy Hop dance.
Ex: Let's "truck" on down to the ballroom.
Ex: Man! See that couple "truckin'" on the dancefloor.
Tubs The drum set.
Ex: Listen to Krupa pounding those "tubs.".
Two's and Fews Small Change, Very little money
Ex: Man, I only had some 'Two's and fews' on me.
Two Beat Four-four time played with a steady two
ground beats on the bass drum.
Viper Marihuana smoker
Ex: That cat was a real 'Viper'.
Wail Playing extremely well.
Ex: Benny really "Wailed" on 'Sing, Sing, Sing'.
Walking bass or walking rhythm A four-beat Bass rhythm
pattern. Often called "Kansas City Walking Bass".
Wax a disc Record a tune(s).
Wig, Wig out To flip
Ex: There was no reason; he just "wigged out."
Wild Astonishing or amazing. (also see: Too Much)
Ex: He plays a really "wild" trumpet.
Witch Doctor A member of the clergy. (A Truly Apt description.)
Wooden Kimono Coffin
Ex: We all chipped in to buy the 'wooden kimono'.
Woodshed (or Shed) To practice.
Ex: He was in the "Wood Shed" all night.
Wrong Riff Doing the wrong thing.
Ex: Man, - you're coming on with the "wrong riff".
Zoot A true Swing era expression describing
exaggerated clothing, - especially the
"Zoot" suit.
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