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brett @darkfunk.com · 4h
and it's got JJ Johnson! An embarrassment of riches
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Heywood's Meadow

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Autumn #Walden #LincolnMA #Thoreau
Heywood's Meadow This photo captures a peaceful forest scene in autumn. Tall trees with leaves in shades of green, yellow, and orange line the edge of a calm body of water. The water reflects some of the trees and fallen leaves float on its surface. A few logs and branches lie partially submerged near the shore, adding to the natural, untouched feeling of the setting. The sunlight filters through the foliage, highlighting patches of bright fall colors, especially a small, vibrant red tree near the center of the image.
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brett @darkfunk.com · 4h
Horace Silver
The Cape Verdean Blues (1965)

Nutville
youtu.be/sfL0b3CicyM

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HoraceSilver #JJJohnson #WoodyShaw #JoeHenderson #BobCranshaw #RogerHumphries #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The image shows a vinyl record displayed on a wooden stand. The album cover features a photograph of a woman in a patterned blouse and headscarf, standing among tropical plants. The title reads: “The Cape Verdean Blues” by The Horace Silver Quintet plus J.J. Johnson, released on Blue Note Records. The setting around the record includes a wooden surface with decorative ceramic drums, a frog figurine, and a green glass lamp, with part of a brick wall in the background.
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brett @darkfunk.com · 1d
#Tonepoet
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brett @darkfunk.com · 1d
Assabet River

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Hiking #Trails #Autumn #ConcordMA #Thoreau
Musterfield Road Conservation Area This photo captures a serene autumn landscape with a calm river reflecting the surrounding trees. The trees display vibrant fall foliage, with shades of yellow, orange, red, and green. Their branches arch gently over the water, and the still surface creates a mirror-like reflection of the colorful leaves and blue sky. The scene is peaceful, with a natural, untouched feel, and a small patch of pebbled shoreline is visible on the right side of the image.
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brett @darkfunk.com · 1d
Andrew Hill
Compulsion!!!!! (1967)

Compulsion
youtu.be/4yg_AJrP4Gg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #AndrewHill #FreddieHubbard #JohnGilmore #CecilMcBee #RichardDavis #JoeChambers #NadiQamar #RenaudSimmons #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The image shows a vinyl record album cover propped up on a wooden stand. The album is Andrew Hill's Compulsion!!!!! released on Blue Note Records. The cover features a sepia-toned, abstract multiple-exposure photograph of a man's face repeated and blurred across the lower half. The top section is beige with text: “FREDDIE HUBBARD / JOHN GILMORE / CECIL McBEE / RICHARD DAVIS / JOE CHAMBERS / NADI QAMAR / RENAUD SIMMONS” above the bold title “COMPULSION!!!!!” and “ANDREW HILL” in red letters. In the background, there are decorative ceramic drums on the left and a green glass object on the right, with a brick wall behind them.
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brett @darkfunk.com · 2d
Greenough Pond

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Hiking #Trails #Autumn #CarlisleMA
Greenough Pond This photo captures a peaceful forest scene in autumn. A calm, shallow pond lies in the foreground, reflecting the surrounding trees and the blue sky above. The trees on either side display a mix of green, yellow, orange, and red leaves, indicating fall foliage. Some leaves have fallen into the water, adding texture to the reflection. Sunlight filters through the trees, illuminating the vibrant colors and creating a peaceful, natural atmosphere.
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brett @darkfunk.com · 2d
Sonny Clark
Leapin' and Lopin' (1962)

Melody for C
youtu.be/k3Jv3gqCuzM

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #SonnyClark #CharlieRouse #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #FrancisWolff #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote #Japan
The photo shows a vinyl record album cover displayed on a wooden stand. The album is Leapin' and Lopin' by Sonny Clark, with a close-up black-and-white photo of the musician’s face as the main artwork. The title and artist names are printed along the right side in blue, white, and yellow text: “LEAPIN’ AND LOPIN’ SONNY CLARK,” followed by the names of Tommy Turrentine, Charlie Rouse, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The Blue Note Records logo appears at the bottom. In the background, there are patterned ceramic drums on the left, a brick wall, and some decorative items on a wooden surface.
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brett @darkfunk.com · 4d
He was never not great
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brett @darkfunk.com · 4d
Estabrook Woods

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Hiking #Trails #Autumn #ConcordMA #Thoreau
Deacon Land This photo captures a vibrant, sunlit meadow surrounded by a variety of trees. The trees in the foreground are tall and slender, some with sparse leaves, revealing the changing colors of autumn. Shades of green, yellow, orange, and red dominate the foliage, indicating the peak of fall. Bright green grass covers the ground, contrasting sharply with the colorful leaves and the clear, vivid blue sky above, which features a few wispy clouds. The sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the grass, creating a warm and serene atmosphere.
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brett @darkfunk.com · 4d
Wayne Shorter
Introducing Wayne Shorter (1960)

Blues a la Carte
youtu.be/_fTPPjrB6TE

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #WayneShorter #LeeMorgan #WyntonKelly #PaulChambers #JimmyCobb
This photo showcases the album cover of "Introducing Wayne Shorter," a jazz record released under the Vee Jay label (catalog number CR00858). The cover features a young Wayne Shorter holding a saxophone, positioned prominently against a muted background. The text "stereophonic" is displayed at the top, indicating the album's stereo sound format. The album title is in bold yellow letters, with "Introducing" in a smaller, handwritten-style font above "Wayne Shorter." The record is placed upright on a wooden stand, with colorful ceramic pots and a green glass vase visible in the background, adding an artistic, cozy ambiance to the setting.
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brett @darkfunk.com · 6d
Jericho Town Forest

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Hiking #Trails #Autumn #Rain #WestonMA
Jericho Town Forest This photo depicts a lush, vibrant natural scene, likely in a forest clearing. The area is densely packed with a variety of green shrubs and grasses in the foreground, showing signs of moisture, possibly from recent rain or morning dew. Sparse, leafless trees with thin trunks and branches stretch upward, while in the background, there is a gentle hill covered with more vegetation. Some trees show hints of autumn colors, such as reds and oranges, suggesting the season is fall. The sky above is overcast with a soft, diffused light, giving the image a calm and serene atmosphere.
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brett @darkfunk.com · 6d
Cedar Walton
Eastern Rebellion (1975)

Bolivia
youtu.be/3dX1QwyjvMg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #CedarWalton #GeorgeColeman #SamJones #BillyHiggins
This photo features a vinyl record album cover placed on a small wooden stand. The album is "Eastern Rebellion" featuring Cedar Walton, Billy Higgins, George Coleman, and Sam Jones. The cover design includes a cloudy sky as the background with four black-and-white photos of the musicians arranged in a geometric layout. The title "Eastern Rebellion" is written in red stylized text near the top, with the artists' names listed in smaller white text above it. The bottom left corner has a small logo. Surrounding the album are decorative items including traditional painted drums, a green frog figurine, and some handwritten notes on a rustic wooden surface.
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brett @darkfunk.com · 7d
Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge - Sudbury Unit

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Hiking #Trails #Autumn #SudburyMA
Weir Hill Trail This photo captures a dense, vibrant forest scene during the fall season. The ground is covered with an array of ferns and other low vegetation, displaying a mix of warm hues such as orange, yellow, and rusty red, indicating the autumn foliage. Tall trees with slender trunks stretch upward, many of them partially or fully bare as their leaves have fallen. The remaining leaves on the trees show a mix of green, yellow, and reddish tones. The sky is slightly overcast, casting a soft light over the forest, enhancing the rich colors of the foliage. The dense greenery and colorful undergrowth create a lively, natural atmosphere.
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brett @darkfunk.com · 7d
Doug Watkins
Watkins at Large (1956)

More of the Same
youtu.be/BjgpbVBybXc

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #DougWatkins #DonaldByrd #HankMobley #KennyBurrell #DukeJordan #ArtTaylor #BlueNote #TonePoet
This photo features the album cover of "Watkins at Large" prominently displayed on a wooden stand. The cover showcases a black and white image of Doug Watkins, partially shadowed, with his hand near his face, giving an introspective look. The album title "WATKINS AT LARGE" is boldly printed in large blue block letters at the top. To the right of the image, there is a list of musicians featured on the album: Doug Watkins, Hank Mobley, Donald Byrd, Kenny Burrell, Duke Jordan, and Arthur Taylor, with the note "in LIVE CONCERT FIDELITY." At the bottom right corner, there's a logo for "TRANSITION 20." The background of the photo includes rustic elements like a brick wall, decorative ceramic drums with string bindings, a green glass art piece, a dark lamp, and handwritten notes on a transparent surface, adding an eclectic and cozy ambiance.
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brett @darkfunk.com · 8d
Concord Water District Land

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Autumn #ConcordMA #Thoreau
Sudbury River This photo captures a vibrant, natural landscape, likely taken during early autumn. The foreground features lush, dense vegetation with a mix of ferns, grasses, and shrubs showcasing shades of green, yellow, and hints of fiery red. The midground opens into a field of tall grasses, gradually transitioning into a dense line of trees in the background, their foliage predominantly green with slight autumnal shifts. Bare, leafless branches hang from the top, framing the scene against a partly cloudy sky. The overall composition offers a rich tapestry of textures and colors typical of a changing season.
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brett @darkfunk.com · 8d
Tommy Flanagan Trio
Overseas (1957)

Chelsea Bridge
youtu.be/NKb2E2DO7EA

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #TommyFlanagan #WilburLittle #ElvinJones #AnalogueProductions
This photo features the cover of a vinyl record displayed on a wooden stand. The album is titled "OVER" by Tommy Flanagan, with the catalog number PRESTIGE 7134. The cover design is predominantly green with a repetitive pattern of the letter "C" in black. The title and artist's name are printed in bold white font near the top. The background includes a rustic setting with decorative ceramic items on the left, a green glass bottle on the right, and a handwritten note partially visible in the background.
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brett @darkfunk.com · 9d
Well Meadow

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Autumn #LincolnMA #Thoreau
Well Meadow This photo captures a vibrant autumn landscape in a forested area. The foliage displays a rich array of colors, including shades of green, yellow, orange, and red, indicating the peak of the fall season. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting a warm glow on the leaves and undergrowth. The sky is clear and bright blue, contrasting beautifully with the warm tones of the leaves. Tree branches with colorful leaves frame the image, adding depth and a sense of immersion into the natural scene.
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brett @darkfunk.com · 9d
Antonio Carlos Jobim
The Composer of Desafinado, Plays (1963)

The Girl from Ipanema
youtu.be/YSDmKeSpSv8

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #AntonioCarlosJobim
This photo shows the cover of an Antonio Carlos Jobim vinyl record titled "The Composer of Desafinado, Plays." The cover features a khaki-green background with two bordered sections in the center. On the left, there is a red box listing the song titles, including "Desafinado," "Dreamer," "One Note Samba," "The Girl From Ipanema," and others. On the right, there's a photo of Antonio Carlos Jobim playing the guitar, focused and lit dramatically. Above the photo and song list, his name is prominently displayed in bold white letters with the subtitle in yellow: "The Composer of Desafinado, Plays." The Verve Records logo appears at the bottom. In the background, there are decorative items including some patterned ceramic vases to the left, a green glass bottle to the right, and a small green frog figurine. The setting has a cozy, rustic vibe with a wooden surface and a brick wall.
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brett @darkfunk.com · Sep 20
Sonny Clark
Sonny's Crib (1958)

News for Lulu
youtu.be/yb6iRsTlhOE

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #SonnyClark #DonaldByrd #CurtisFuller #JohnColtrane #PaulChambers #ArtTaylor #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
This photo shows the cover of a vinyl record titled Sonny's Crib by Sonny Clark. The cover features a black-and-white image of Sonny Clark playing the piano, with part of the piano's interior visible. The album title and Sonny Clark's name are printed prominently, with "SONNY CLARK" in bold red letters and "SONNY'S CRIB" in blue. Below that, the names of the contributing musicians are listed in blue: Donald Byrd, Curtis Fuller, John Coltrane, Paul Chambers, and Art Taylor. The Blue Note record label number, 81576, is also noted. The record is displayed on a wooden stand, set on a wooden surface. In the background, there are decorative items, including a set of blue and white ceramic drums to the left, and a green frog figurine and some other objects to the right. The setting appears cozy, with a mix of rustic and eclectic decor.
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brett @darkfunk.com · Sep 18
Curtis Fuller
Blues-ette (1959)

Undecided
youtu.be/gjZNPxUkado

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #CurtisFuller #BennyGolson #TommyFlanagan #JimmyGarrison #AlHarewood #RudyVanGelder
This photo features the cover of a vinyl record album titled "Blues-ette" by Curtis Fuller's Quintet, featuring Benny Golson, Tommy Flanagan, Jimmy Garrison, and Al Harewood. The album cover has a vintage design with "HIGH FIDELITY" written vertically on a yellow strip along the left side. The image on the cover shows an abstract, blurred depiction of a person holding colorful flowing fabrics in red, orange, and blue hues. The SAVOY logo is positioned in the top right corner of the album cover. The record is displayed on a wooden stand, and in the background, there are decorative items including traditional painted drums and a green glass ornament shaped like a tree.
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brett @darkfunk.com · Sep 18
Jackie McLean
A Fickle Sonance (1961)

Five Will Get You Ten
youtu.be/F3ZphdNu4ng

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JackieMcLean #TommyTurrentine #SonnyClark #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
This photo showcases the cover of a vinyl record titled "A Fickle Sonance" by Jackie McLean, released under the Blue Note label. The cover has a minimalistic design featuring a close-up, black-and-white image of a man wearing a houndstooth-patterned hat, with his hand resting on his forehead. The album credits include Tommy Turrentine, Sonny Clark, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The record is displayed on a wooden stand, set against a rustic background with decorative ceramic cups to the left and a small green frog figurine on the right. A handwritten note and green glass bottle are also visible, contributing to a cozy, vintage ambiance.
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brett @darkfunk.com · Sep 17
I love this record... I hope it gets a vinyl release
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brett @darkfunk.com · Sep 17
Hapgood Wright Town Forest

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Hiking #Trails #Summer #ConcordMA #RalphWaldoEmerson #Thoreau
Clintonia Swamp This photo captures a lush, vibrant wetland scene filled with tall grasses, ferns, and trees. The foreground features a small, still body of water partially covered with bright green duckweed, reflecting the blue sky above. The trees, some bare and others lightly adorned with leaves, frame the landscape, while the dense vegetation creates a rich tapestry of green hues. Soft sunlight filters through, casting gentle shadows and adding depth to the natural setting. Emerson Thoreau Amble Trail The photo captures a lush, green forest with a wooden boardwalk leading into the dense trees. The pathway is flanked by wooden railings and stretches straight ahead, inviting exploration. The surrounding foliage is vibrant, with various shades of green and hints of early autumn colors peeking through. Sunlight filters softly through the tall, slender trees, creating a peaceful and refreshing atmosphere. The ground beneath the trees appears to be a mix of grass and moss, adding to the natural beauty of the scene. Mill Brook This photo captures a lush, vibrant wetland scene filled with dense greenery. Tall grasses and reeds rise from a shallow, algae-covered waterway, while a mix of trees with varying shades of green and hints of autumn colors frame the area. A fallen tree leans diagonally, partially submerged, adding a natural focal point. The bright blue sky with streaks of white clouds provides a vivid contrast to the rich green tones below, highlighting the diversity and vitality of the landscape.
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brett @darkfunk.com · Sep 17
Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd
Jazz Samba (1962)

Samba Triste
youtu.be/j0QATqucjgE

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #StanGetz #CharlieByrd #KeterBetts #GeneByrd #BuddyDeppenshmidt #BillReichenbach #CreedTaylor #VerveRecords
The photo showcases a vinyl record album displayed upright on a small wooden stand. The album is titled "Jazz Samba" by Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd, as indicated on the cover. The design features bold text with the artists' names, "Stan Getz" in orange and "Charlie Byrd" in red, while "Jazz Samba" is written in red. The central artwork consists of an abstract red painting with dark textured areas, resembling cracks or rough brush strokes, giving it a dynamic feel. In the background, the setting appears to be a cozy indoor space with rustic and eclectic decor. On the left, there are ceramic items with blue and white patterns, possibly traditional pottery. To the right, there's a small green frog figurine and a vintage-looking green glass bottle. Part of a handwritten note or decorative plaque is also visible. The environment has warm lighting, enhancing the inviting, artistic ambiance.
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