AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJazz Loss: Sonny Rollins, the “Saxophone Colossus” who reinvented his sound on New York’s Williamsburg Bridge, has died at 95, leaving behind a career that shaped modern jazz and a legacy built on relentless practice and fearless improvisation. Awards & Rock Longevity: Billy Idol took a lifetime achievement honour at the American Music Awards—proof that the punk spark he thought would last six months still burns. Rideshare Labor: Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C. approved a four-year union contract with bonuses, fee increases, health benefits, and a dispute process—another sign Canada’s gig economy is shifting toward collective bargaining. Music Tech & Gear: Bose’s Lifestyle Ultra aims to be a multi-room, home-theatre-ready starting point, while Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 push deeper into everyday “smart” use. Local Music Scene: Auckland’s Jolene Bar has closed indefinitely after liquor-licence trouble, a reminder that live music often hinges on paperwork as much as playlists.
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