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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · 1d

It doesn't get any better than #stevegadd on #drums

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THE STEVE GADD SOLO

YouTube video by Simon Oslender

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · 1d

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@bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #allaboutjazz

Underrated Blue Note Musicians: 12 Artists Worth Rediscovering

The jazz label boasts many groundbreaking artists, but there are plenty of underrated Blue Note musicians that deserve their place in the sun.

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · 8d

One of the all time #jazz #drumming greats. Not only was he a great drummer but a great teacher

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#jazz-lives.com @blueskyjazz.bsky.social @bluenoterecords.bsky.social

Black Music Sunday: Flowers for drumming legend Art Blakey

� Black Music Sunday is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music, with over 280 stories covering performers, genres, history, and more, each featuring its own vibrant soundtrack. I hope ...

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · 14d

Great #drummer

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Anika Nilles shows why Rush have chosen her as their new drummer

In other news, Mike Portnoy reacts to Anika Nilles' appointment as Rush drummer

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · 19d

Nothing better than #jazz + #wine

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The Thriving Jazz Club in the Heart of Sleepy California Wine Country

Grammy-winning artists slip into Libretto, an underground jazz club redefining California wine country culture.

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The 🫠 ᴘʀᴇᴛᴛʏ #BBCRadio3 🎶 #NowPlaying Bot @bbc3musicbot.bsky.social · 22d

🇺🇦 #NowPlayingashtag/NowPlaying" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#NowPlaying on BBC #Radio3's #RoundMidnight

Buddy Rich & Gene Krupa:
🎵 The Drum Battle

#BBCRadio3 #BuddyRich #GeneKrupa

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▶️ Track on #Spotify:

The Drum Battle

Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich · The Drum Battle · Song · 1960

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · 27d

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The 50 Greatest Live Jazz Albums

Jazz played in a concert hall or a club is, for many, the pinnacle of the art form. Here are the 50 best live jazz albums of all time.

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@WestSideOFJazz @westsideofthings.bsky.social · Sep 16

It is hard to believe that its been 45 years since Jazz legend and pianist Bill Evans passed away on September 15th 1980 because his music is still as relevant today! From a @villagevanguard.bsky.social recording in 1961 with Scott LaFaro - bass and Paul Motain Drums
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#BillEvans

Bill Evans - Waltz For Debby

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AllSolos 🎵 @allsolos.com · Sep 7

Happy birthday to saxophonist Sonny Rollins who turns 95 on Sep 7 🎂
#jazzsky #jazzsoloist #jazzmusician #happybirthday
https://www.allsolos.com/soloist/40/sonny-rollins

Sonny Rollins | AllSolos

Solos played by musician Sonny Rollins on Tenor Sax

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TheUrbanMusicScene @theurbanmusicscene.bsky.social · Sep 4

COMING NEXT MONTH:

The 18th Annual Angel City Jazz Fest in Los Angeles, CA | Oct. 9th - 19th, 2025

See Schedule, Lineup & More!

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#concerts #music #jazz

The 18th Annual Angel City Jazz Fest

We’re beyond thrilled to announce the artist line-up for the 18th edition of the Angel City Jazz Fest!

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · Aug 29

It's not too early to start thinking about the 2026 Butch Miles Jazz Festival, in honor of the late, great drummer.

#jazz-lives.com @wbgojazz.bsky.social @txstatealumni.bsky.social @bluenoterecords.bsky.social @bluenotevinylspnrs.bsky.social #drums #drumming

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · Aug 26

Another great article on the legendary "The Wrecking Crew"

www.musicradar.com/artists/drum...

#jazz-lives.com #drums #music

"We had no idea that what we were doing was groundbreaking or revolutionary": Read our classic interview with Wrecking Crew legend Hal Blaine

"We got the job done, and we made a hell of a lot of money doing it"

www.musicradar.com

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · Aug 15

Great story on the impact of #jazz. Thanks #davekoz and the Summer Horns for making a miserable flight less miserable

www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/124607...

#jazz-lives.com, @wbgojazz.bsky.social @knkx.org @smoothjazznews.bsky.social

Watch the live jazz plane performance going viral

Dave Koz and the Summer Horns performed a song from their set list.

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · Aug 12

New Spotify list featuring music from Miles Davis to Butch Miles and those that worked with them

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#jazz-lives.com @bluenoterecords.bsky.social @bluenotevinylspnrs.bsky.social #milesdavis #drums @listigeplaylists.bsky.social

Miles and Miles

Playlist · Thomas Bridge · 8 items

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · Aug 7

Great article on the famed Wrecking Crew bassist, Carol Kaye

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The only bassist Quincy Jones refused to work without

Quincy Jones once told Carol Kaye he would never work on a film score without her because she can "get the sounds and invent lines". Read more here.

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · Jul 24

I was fortunate enough to have met Chuck a few times in the 1980s. He was always very generous w/his time and very focused on the "next" generation keeping #jazz alive.

RIP.

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#jazz-lives.com @wbgojazz.bsky.social @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #chuckmangione

Chuck Mangione Dead at 84

Chuck Mangione, a famous jazz musician, is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · Jul 9

Hot off the press from #jazz-lives.com paying tribute to the stick men that get it done

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@bluenoterecords.bsky.social @drummermike.bsky.social #drums #drummers

Most Prolific Studio Drummers in Jazz History: Masters Who Shaped the Sound -

Discover the most prolific studio drummers in jazz history, from Hal Blaine to Vinnie Colaiuta. Explore their legendary recordings and lasting impact on music.

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · Jun 30

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Japanese Jazz History: The Hidden Story Behind Asia's Most Vibrant Jazz Scene -

Discover the fascinating evolution of Japanese jazz history, from post-war American influence to today's innovative scene. Explore key artists, legendary venues, and unique fusion styles.

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · Jun 19

What perspective. Not accepting her RRHOF induction because it's not in the spirit of studio musicians. There are a lot of business leaders that could take a lesson from her.

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#jazz-lives.com @womensartbluesky.bsky.social @wbgojazz.bsky.social

Carol Kaye says she is "declining" her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

Legendary session bassist Carol Kaye has declined her upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction over the use of the term "Wrecking Crew."

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · Jun 10

The absolutely coolest cat in #jazz

www.spin.com/2025/06/jeff...

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Jeff Goldblum’s Jazz Renaissance

Jeff Goldblum is not your typical song and dance man. He’s still best known as an actor, playing roles both quirky and intelligent, as leading man or eccentri

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thanks for the note. I will check this guy out and put something out on him ASAP. I love seeing the support of the drumming

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · Jun 4

My profile pic is w/Buddy on his tour bus after a show in Kenner, LA. He invited me on the bus, and who could say no to him. One of the all time greatest on the #drums

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@bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz-lives.com #drummer

Buddy Rich's Legacy: How The World's Greatest Drummer Shaped Modern Music -

The thunderous sound of Buddy Rich's drums didn't just echo through concert halls – it revolutionized the entire landscape of modern music. From his

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · May 9

www.allaboutjazz.com/unearthed-an...

#jazz-lives.com #jazz #music @bluenoterecords.bsky.social

Unearthed & Unforgettable: The Lost Tapes of Just Jazz article @ All About Jazz

Unearthed & Unforgettable: The Lost Tapes of Just Jazz article by Hank Hehmsoth, published on May 9, 2025 at All About Jazz. Find more Jazz Rewind: Sound & Sight Rediscovered articles

www.allaboutjazz.com

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · May 8

More great #jazz coming to London

#jazz-lives.com @bluenoterecords.bsky.social @bluenotevinylspnrs.bsky.social

London On The Inside @londontheinside.bsky.social · May 8

NYC Jazz Club Blue Note Is Coming to London #BlueNoteNYC #JazzClub #London

NYC Jazz Club Blue Note Is Coming to London

Blue Note, which opened in Greenwich Village in 1981, is one of the most renowned jazz venues in the world, and it's coming to London

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Thomas @tradingfours.bsky.social · May 3

Great set of #jazz albums

#jazz-lives.com @bluenoterecords.bsky.social @bluenotevinylspnrs.bsky.social

Blue Note Records @bluenoterecords.bsky.social · May 3

BLUE NOTE STORE BEST SELLER OF THE WEEK: Kenny Burrell With Art Blakey “On View At The Five Spot Café: The Complete Masters” (Tone Poet Vinyl Edition) store.bluenote.com/products/ken...

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