Jazz Is Dead

On AI-music awareness and transparency: solid piece by #robinlovinglife showcasing #PlayedByHumans, #TBWA, #Chiat/Day/LA and #JazzIsDead just out on #yahoo. https://lnkd.in/e22fhrwj

You are what you wear...Jazz Is Dead explores the deeper relationship we have with our merch and music: https://lnkd.in/errRZhGw

Someone's listening closely. Are you? Syd Schwartz understands the stakes and lends his voice to the issue, the vision, and the mission. Take moment to read his latest thoughtful piece in his always entertaining and often provocative, Jazz & Coffee. #playedbyhumans #jazzisdead #music #art #aimusic https://lnkd.in/eZtuUYs4

You want us to do WHAT?!!! Every week, Jazz Is Dead tackles ideas and issues in our Substack. This week, we ruminate on the growing proliferation of ai-generated music, the lack of transparency attached to it, and the implications of letting it run amok. It's not about better or worse. It's about the importance of understanding the difference (and why we think that matters)... #PlayedByHumans #TBWA #JazzIsDead #music #livemusic # https://lnkd.in/gzR7GPWj

WITH 75,000 AI TRACKS UPLOADED TO DEEZER DAILY, THE TIME IS NOW FOR PLAYED BY HUMANS! The problem isn't necessarily AI. It's what we're doing with it and doing (or not doing) about it. #JazzIsDead is proud to be an early partner in #TBWA #ChiatDayLA's ai-music awareness and transparency initiative and tool called #PlayedByHumans. This isn't an "ai is evil" campaign. We don't feel that way. This is about distinguishing between music that's being made and played primarily by humans versus machines so that those of us who care, can understand what we're listening to and supporting. This is about recognizing and celebrating the beauty of human interaction and collaboration in the creation of art and live performances. If you're interested in learning more about the movement visit us at https://lnkd.in/gzmmF4nt or shoot us a note here. #music #artists #IP #art

                     SEMANA JAZZ IS DEAD Jazz Is Dead Takes Over Belo Horizonte: A Week of Cinema, Sound, and Connection In Brasil Here’s something we’re excited about. We’re launching a new kind of Jazz Is Dead event. One that goes beyond records, beyond concerts, and into the worlds of cinema, conversation, and community. Think of it as a prototype. A cultural week that we plan to bring to other cities and countries. It’s called Semana Jazz Is Dead, and it kicks off April 16–22 at the Minas Tênis Clube in Belo Horizonte, Brasil. Why are we doing this? Because the Jazz Is Dead universe has always lived in more than just sound. It lives in the films that shaped us, the frames that hit as hard as a breakbeat, the stories told in shadow and light. This week is our first real attempt to bring all of that together—under one roof, over seven days, with free screenings.                    So what's actually happening in Belo? First, the music. On April 16, Adrian Younge takes the stage with two legendary Brasilian artists: Hyldon and Carlos Dafé. That alone is a moment—orchestral soul meeting the golden era of Brasilian MPB. Then, from April 17–22, we host a free film series that speaks directly to the Jazz Is Dead aesthetic: Black Dynamite, As Dores do Mundo (the Hyldon biopic), Rockers, Our Vinyl Weights a Ton, Boyz n the Hood, and Killer of Sheep. Two sessions are particularly special: Black Dynamite with a live commentary from Adrian Younge (editor and composer) and actor Loren Oden, moderated by Gabriel Martins. As Dores do Mundo featuring Hyldon himself, plus directors Emilio Domingos and Felipe Rodrigues. These aren’t just screenings. They’re deep dives into the music, the struggle, the joy, and the resistance that define our label’s DNA. Why this matters—even if you can’t be there. If you don’t live in Belo Horizonte, that’s fine. This note isn’t really an ad. It’s a heads-up. Semana Jazz Is Dead is a first step. We’re building a new model for how Jazz Is Dead connects with its audience—through film, live performance, and real conversation. And we plan to take this to other markets. So whether you’re in São Paulo, Los Angeles, London, or Tokyo: pay attention. What we’re testing in Brasil will come your way. The goal isn’t just to sell tickets. It’s to create spaces where our people—heads, musicians, filmmakers, dreamers—can gather and feel something real. Stay tuned.

NOT A WARNING, A PROMISE. Played By Humans, Jazz Is Dead and our partners TBWA\Chiat\Day LA invite you to join the #playedbyhumans conversation with your support and participation. Read on and hit us here for more on how you can be a part: https://lnkd.in/eWRipuTy

Coming soon…

Tonight L.A. (Tuesday), join us for the taping of a live performance and brief chat about ai and music made and played by humans. Be sure to RSVP to ab@jazzisdead.com for free tickets (limit 2 per request). They’re almost gone.

Of AI and its relationship with music (through the lens of Jazz Is Dead): https://lnkd.in/eVNQy3Aq #music #art #ai #think #creativity