Category Archives: Musician Issues

To all musicians: your instruments are allowed as airplane carry-ons!!!

Text by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi

Yesterday I went to the New York city musicians’ union (AFM Local 802) to find out, whether I’m legally allowed to take my horn as a carry-on on the plane. They told me yes! In  Feb 14, 2012 President Obama signed the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (H.R. 658). They even gave me a paper which I can show the airline officials in case they make problems.
It took Congress (House and Senate) 5 years and 23 short-term extensions to pass the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (H.R. 658)! The airline or the airport security can’t stop me from taking my horn into the cabin anymore. It’s now law that any instrument that can be safely stored in the overhead compartment or underneath the seat may be brought on board as carry-on luggage. So no reason to be afraid of any kind of hassle at the check-in or when going through security.

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Congrats…Grammys Restore Best Latin Jazz Album Award!!!!…Occupy Grammys?

Text by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi

Last year this award was not presented in 2012 due to a an overhaul of Grammy categories. Latin Jazz recordings were shifted to either the Best Jazz Instrumental Album or Best Jazz Vocal Album categories. Because of strong protests and a lawsuit made by Latin jazz musicians led by Bobby Sanabria the Recording Academy announced a couple of days ago to bring this category back for next year’s Grammy Awards.

Once again: DooBeeDoo congratulates Bobby Sanabria for his fight and efforts in the victory for the reinstatement of the Best Latin Jazz Album Grammy Award!