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Nabil Ayers will succeed Matt Harmon as president of Beggars Group’s U.S. operations, while Claire Taylor has been promoted to general manager.

Former Beggars US President Matt Harmon is stepping down after 24 years…

Jazzology: Masters & Baron update Ellingtonia, Bill Evans comes back to life, Alan Braufman revives the NYC Loft Scene and "Mike Drop" makes Jazz from Beatles! Jazzologys August column digs deep as the genius of Bill Evans was never more evident, the 70s NYC Loft Scene is revived, Ellington gets updated, and "Mike Drop" proves Lennon/McCartney are Jazz composers! Author: Mark Masters and trombonist Art Baron completely transcending, revitalizing and reimagining the music of bassist Jimmie Blan...

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Open share drawer A benefit compilation from the venerable UK label 4AD sets its roster loose on its back catalog for a varied set of covers that uphold the imprint’s exploratory spirit. The venerable UK indie label 4AD has long embodied a sensibility more than a particular sound. As the label’s U.S. general manager, Nabil Ayers, recently observed to The New Yorker, even during its halcyon 1980s and ’90s, signature acts like dream-pop fantasists Cocteau Twins and college-rock ab...

2020: The Year for Music with a Message – Reflections from Nabil Ayers, Head of 4AD KEXP In 2020, music reemerged as a basic need that was less about tuning out and more about engaging. I spent less time streaming music on subway commutes, and more time enjoying the arcs of full album sides at home; less casual listening to distract myself during flight takeoffs and more to soundtrack my long walks.  No artist commanded my attention in the same way as SAULT, who released two exc...