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Jazz legend Jack DeJohnette, renowned for his versatility and influential work with Miles Davis, Keith Jarrett, and his own innovative groups, has died at 83 due to congestive heart failure, leaving a profound legacy in the jazz world.
Jack DeJohnette, a renowned jazz drummer known for his work with Miles Davis and his versatile, musical style, has died at age 83 from congestive heart failure. He played a significant role in jazz fusion and led numerous recordings, earning multiple awards including two Grammys and a NEA Jazz Master honor.
Reservoir Media, an independent music company led by Golnar Khosrowshahi, has acquired the majority of Miles Davis estate's music rights, including 90% of his publishing rights, ahead of Davis's centennial, highlighting its growth and strategic acquisitions in the competitive music catalog industry.
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D has won a lawsuit over a Miles Davis tattoo that she inked, after being sued for copyright infringement by photographer Jeffrey Sedlik. The jury ruled that a tattoo reproduction of the photo did not violate copyright, but Sedlik's lawyer plans to appeal the decision.
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D won a federal court battle when a jury unanimously ruled that her tattoo reproduction of a photo of jazz musician Miles Davis did not violate copyright law. The lawsuit, which raised questions about fair use of copyrighted material, centered around a 1989 photo of Davis taken by photographer Jeffrey Sedlick. Kat Von D had posted a photo on Instagram in 2017 of her tattooing the image on someone's arm, sparking the legal dispute.
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D wins a copyright infringement trial over a Miles Davis tattoo she inked on a friend free of charge seven years ago, with jurors unanimously deciding that the tattoo and related social media posts were not substantially similar to the reference photo used. The plaintiff, a professional photographer, sought damages but the jury found in favor of Von D, with her lawyer emphasizing that the tattoo was a gift and not reproduced for profit, while experts and jurors expressed support for her stance.
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D is being sued by photographer Jeffrey Sedlik for allegedly violating copyright laws by tattooing a version of his iconic portrait of jazz musician Miles Davis on a client. Von D's lawyers argue that she did not need a license for the photo due to fair use rules, claiming that the tattoo was a transformative work of art. The trial is thought to be the first to consider whether copyright protections for photos apply to tattoos, and the jury will have to decide whether Von D's tattoo constitutes fair use.
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D is being sued by photographer Jeffrey Sedlik for allegedly violating copyright laws by tattooing a version of his iconic portrait of jazz musician Miles Davis on a client. Von D's lawyers argue that she did not need a license for the photo due to fair use rules, claiming that the tattoo was a transformative work of art. The trial, which is thought to be the first to consider whether copyright protections for photos apply to tattoos, will determine whether Von D's tattoo constitutes fair use.
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D is being sued for copyright violation over a tattoo of a 1989 portrait of Miles Davis, with the trial potentially impacting the tattoo industry. The case revolves around whether the tattoo constitutes fair use of the copyrighted image, with Von D's lawyers arguing that the tattoo was a transformative work of art. This lawsuit is thought to be the first to consider whether copyright protections for photos apply to tattoos, following a recent Supreme Court ruling on fair use.
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D testified in a copyright infringement trial, claiming that her tattoo of a Miles Davis photo was her personal interpretation and not a violation of copyright. She argued that she considers tattooing based on photographs as "fan art" and has never sought licensing agreements for using reference photos. The photographer, Jeffrey Sedlik, claims that Von D unlawfully reproduced his iconic photo and is seeking up to $150,000 in damages. The trial will determine whether Von D's tattoo falls under the fair use doctrine, allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission.
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D is facing a lawsuit for allegedly reproducing a photographer's copyrighted portrait of jazz legend Miles Davis as a tattoo on a friend without permission. Von D claims the tattoo is "fair use" and "transformative," arguing that it differs significantly from the original photo. The photographer, Jeffrey Sedlik, asserts that Von D used the tattoo to promote her brand on social media. The trial will determine whether the tattoo falls under the "fair use" doctrine, with Von D expected to testify.
Ahmad Jamal, the acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and band leader, has died at the age of 92 due to prostate cancer. Jamal was a lifelong friend of jazz icon Miles Davis and influenced a generation of musicians with his sparse playing style. He was known for his "less is more dynamics" and commercial success followed with his 1958 album At the Pershing: But Not for Me - one of the best-selling instrumental records of its time. Jamal won countless awards over his career, including France's Ordre des Arts and des Lettres in 2007 and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.
Ahmad Jamal, the influential jazz pianist, composer and band leader, has died at the age of 92 due to prostate cancer. Over seven decades, Jamal forged a unique sound that leapt over genre boundaries and influenced other musicians. His piano would be sampled by the likes of De La Soul, Jay-Z, Common and Nas. The trumpeter Miles Davis once said: “All my inspiration comes from Ahmad Jamal.” He was named Jazz Master in 1994 by the National Endowment for the Arts and won a lifetime achievement Grammy in 2017.
Ahmad Jamal, the jazz pianist known for his measured and spare piano style, died at the age of 92 due to prostate cancer. He was an inspiration to generations of jazz musicians and was honored with a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master award, a lifetime achievement Grammy, and induction into France’s Order of Arts and Letters. Jamal's approach stood in marked contrast to the challenging bebop music that was sweeping the jazz world when he began his career as a teenager in the mid-1940s. He influenced many prominent jazz pianists, including Herbie Hancock and Keith Jarrett, and was a close friend of Miles Davis, who once said, “All my inspiration comes from Ahmad Jamal.”
Ahmad Jamal, the influential jazz pianist known for his spare and rhythmically supple approach to music, has died at the age of 92. His career spanned seven decades and he was a minimalist, classicist, and modernist who sought to erase distinctions among musical genres. His preferred format was the trio, and he found critical success with a quiet, understated rhythmic style and dramatic use of silence between notes. His most famous album, "Ahmad Jamal at the Pershing: But Not For Me," stayed on the Billboard charts for over 100 weeks. Jamal's influence extended to musicians such as Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, and Bill Charlap.