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Focuses on operations at the Blue Note jazz club in New York City on the 20th anniversary in business. Importance of the club to the jazz industry; Features of the club; Performers who have played the Blue Note, including Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey and Max Roach; Plans for the reunion of various ensembles in which pianist Chick Corea has played; Support for developing musicians and music; International and domestic operations of the Blue Note in Japan and Nevada.

Presents news briefs for the dance music industry as of November 18, 2000. Highlights of a November 2000 performance by Madonna and Everlast at New York City's Roseland Ballroom; Details of a number of dance music remixes of the single 'Don't Tell Me,' by Madonna.

Offers information on Liza Minnelli in light of her appearance in the musical tribute 'Minnelli On Minnelli,' at the Palace Theatre in New York City and the release of a live music recording of the same name. Details of the performance, which was a tribute to Minnelli's late father, film director Vincente Minnelli; Examples of the songs in the tribute, including 'An American In Paris,' and 'Meet Me In St. Louis.'

Reports on news in Latino music. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences' addition of two categories to its Grammy Awards in an effort to enlarge its presence in the United States Latino record community; Change of the best tropical performance category to best traditional tropical performance; The gold certification awarded to Selena's `All My Hits--Todos Mis Exitos'; The return of flamenco troupe Noche Flamenca to New York starting July 14, 1999.

Comments on the performance of the band Faithless at New York City, New York's Irving Plaza in November 1998. Audience reaction; Comments from band member Sister Bliss; Their albums `Reverence,' and `Sunday 8 P.M.'; Future dates and places the band will perform.

Reports on the success of the audio team assembled by Picture Vision for the August 7, 1997 Garth Brooks concert in New York City's Central Park. Details concerning the scope of the work, including an HBO telecast, blimp, production costs and need for quality recordings to yield a live album and video; Comments from broadcast sound mixer Chris Taylor, of MD System/Clair Bros. Audio; Front-of-house mizer Dan Heins; Impact of a pre-show thunderstorm.

Provides information on the Garth Brooks concert in New York City's Central Park on August 7, 1997. Controversy surrounding the claim by Home Box Office (HBO) that Brooks set an attendance record with an audience of 200,000-250,000; Figures for Paul Simon's 1991 concert, possibly inflated for publicity; Comments from the commissioner of the city's Parks & Recreation Department, Henry Stern, on the impossibility of accurately comparing the two concerts; HBO rebroadcast of the Brooks concert.

Discusses a free, Garth Brooks concert to be performed in Central Park in New York, New York on August 7, 1997 to promote the release of the music recording `Sevens.' The live broadcast of the performance on the Home Box Office cable television network; Details of Brooks' world tour which began in March 1996; Other plans for the promotion and marketing of the album.

Presents news briefs related to the popular music writing and publishing industries as of April 20, 2002. Promotion of Jody Gerson of EMI Music Publishing in Los Angeles, California; Proceedings of the 2002 MAC Awards for cabaret, comedy and jazz; Appearance by Paul Simon at a Carnegie Hall concert by Jessy Dixon.

Offers news briefs relating to the music industry as of April 13, 2002. Performances of rock musician Roy Wood at Manhattan, New York's Village Underground; Warner Bros. Publications' video/Mini-DVD title 'Here Comes a Marching Band,' named a finalist at the Telly Awards ceremony.

Presents country music industry-related news briefs as of April 13, 2002. Decision of singer Dwight Yoakam to leave Warner Bros./Reprise after several years on the label; Release of the album 'Sidetracks,' by Steve Earle; Release of the album 'A Gentle Evening With Townes Van Zandt,' featuring a 1969 Carnegie Hall concert performance by the late singer and songwriter; Others.

Presents news briefs related to the songwriting industry as of February 16, 2002. Details of a performance by Sandra Bernhard at Joe's Pub in New York City; Administration of the publishing catalog of Sammy Cahn by DreamWorks Music Publishing and Cherry Lane Music Publishing; Publication of the 'The Tupac Shakur Collection' music portfolio; Others.

Presents news briefs related to the rap and hip-hop industries as of February 16, 2002. Comments from Suckafree Records chief executive Hump about a deal with Loud Records; Release of the album 'Still More Bounce,' which pays tribute to songwriter Roger Troutman; Details of a performance by Talib Kweli and others at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall in New York City.

Presents news briefs related to the songwriting and publishing industry as of February 9, 2002. Details of performances by Janis Ian and Ceili Rain at the 2002 Association of Performing Arts Presenters conference in new York City; Plans of Ian for the publication of an anthology of science fiction writing based on her music; Launch of Madacy Publishing by Madacy Entertainment Group.

Presents news briefs related to the songwriting and publishing industry as of December 15, 2001. Details of a performance at Feinstein's at the Regency in New York City by songwriter Jimmy Webb and singer Paul Williams; Plans to gather grade school students from across the United States to sing the song 'The Dreams in You,' which commemorates the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States.

Offers news briefs related to dance and electronic music as of July 28, 2001. Announcement about changes in the coverage of dance and electronic music by 'Billboard' magazine; Performance of the Basement Jaxx at the SummerStage concert series at Central Park in New York City; Future Soul Featuring George O'Bryant, which won the New Artist Discovery Contest run by 'Billboard' magazine, with the single 'Smiling Faces Sometimes.'

Focuses on the August 14, 2000 performance of singer, songwriter, and guitarist Willie Nelson in New York City. Debut of selections from the 'Milk Cow Blues' album; Guest performers, including Dr. John and Francine Reed; Interaction of the Live By Request concert.

Presents a roundup of news from the jazz music scene as of April 22, 2000. Music of Andy Narell of Queens, New York; Erich Avinger's `Poets, Misfits, Beggars and Shamans' album; Performance of Roy Nathanson in Brooklyn, New York.

Provides news briefs pertaining to dance music as of May 29, 1999. Performance of Basement Jaxx in New York; Release of `Last Chance For Love,' by Joi Cardwell; The June 1999 release of `VH1 Presents Donna Summer: Live & More-- Encore'; Confirmed artists for the sixth annual Billboard Dance Music Summit.

Focuses on jazz violinist Regina Carter and her performance with Cassandra Wilson at Lincoln Center in New York City. The character of her music, which is similar to blues; Contribution of Carter to Wilson's album `Traveling Miles'; Comments of Carter on singing and playing the violin; Biographical information; Music background and education.

Presents news relating to dance music for the week ending February 20, 1999. Performance of Donna Summer at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City; Success of two productions of Armand Van Helden; Results of the reorganization at the British record label AM:PM; Other news.

Reports on developments related to the jazz music scene. Sonny Rollins' performance at New York's Bottom Line in November 1994; Record labels' revitalization; Mt. Fuji festival in Japan; Inclusion of Jazz photographer William Gottlieb's pictures in music stamps released by the Postal Service.

Presents a photograph of music performer Lena Horne with friends following a performance at the Supper Club in New York City.

Focuses on developments in the music industry. Barbra Streisand's concerts at Madison Square Garden; Negotiations of Sid Bernstein with the Rhulens family as investors to finance Bethel 1994 concert planned for August 13-14.

Presents a photograph of Atlantic Records employees with Alex Lifeson of the music group Rush after a concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden. Names of the employees; Name of the group's manager.

Features the eight-person rhythmic ensemble Stomp at a show in Orpheum Theater in New York. Use of ordinary objects to make extraordinary sounds; Rapport with audience.

Presents a photograph of singer Bjork during a meeting with Elektra Records' staffers. Sold-out show at Webster Hal in New York City in support of her album `Debut'.

Reports on Madonna's performance at the Ice Ball which was held at the Roxy Club in February 1998. Crowd anticipation for her arrival; Details of songs on her latest album `Ray of Light'; How Madonna came up with the idea for the Ice Ball; Influences in her music; Madonna's interest in yoga.

Gives details concerning songs and musicians appearing on the magazine's country music charts for August 23, 1997. LeAnn Rimes' cover version of Debby Boone's 1978 hit, `You Light Up My Life'; Lee Ann Womack's `The Fool'; Invigorating impact of Garth Brooks' HBO-televised free concert in New York City's Central Park on sales figures for his music; Chart performance for his album, `Fresh Horses.'

Mentions that Ruben Gomez, a former member of Menudo, performed an acoustic showcase at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City in the summer of 1997.

Discusses the performance of the Toronto, Ontario band Blaxam at the Don Hills club in New York City. David Bryan, former keyboardist for the band Bon Jovi, as Blaxam's manager.

Presents a photograph of soprano Sylvia McNair with PolyGram Group Distribution (PGD) executives at a dinner following her performance with Andre Previn and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at Avery Fisher Hall in New York City.

Presents music and charity related news briefs for March 8, 1997. The charities that will benefit from the Mandy Patinkin concert to be held at the Lyceum Theatre in New York City on March 19; Patti Rothberg to headline a benefit concert for Rock for a Cure, March 25 at the Webster Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut.

Examines variations on the nuevo tangos of Astor Piazzolla, most notably a recording on Sony Classical by pianist Emanuel Ax and Pablo Ziegler called `Los Tangueros: The Tangos of Astor Piazzolla.' Their performance at the Knitting Factory club in New York City's TriBeCa district; Comments from Zeigler, a former collaborator with Piazzolla; Comments from Ax on playing in a venue unlike a concert hall; The melancholy mood and fatalism of Piazzolla's music; The popularity of the tango in 1997.

Tells that recording artist Ann Hampton Callaway, on the After 9 Records label, did an in-store performance and album signing at a Coconuts store in New York City. The appearance to promote her release `To Ella With Love'; Photograph of Callaway with Touchwood Records Managing Director Scott Schiff, After 9 Managing Director Lisa Schiff, and General Manager Ralph Lingis of Coconuts.

Presents a photograph of Elektra's They Might Be Giants performing selections from their new album `Factory Showdown' at New York's Mercury Lounge.

Reports on singer Kristine W.'s show at the Virgin Megastore in New York City in time for the release of her album `Land of the Living.' Promotional tour of Kristine W. in the United States.