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Jazz - audiophile - drums - jazz. No politics please
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List for 2026 #Grammy nominees

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Jazz Nominees for the 2026 Grammy’s - UK Jazz News
The list of nominees for the 2026 Grammy's was announced yesterday 7 November. A particular word of congratulation to Nick Smart of the Royal Academy of Music: the album “Some Days Are Better: The Los...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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I've posted before about #jazz great #RVG. Another great article on this legend who helped shape the music for @bluenoterecords.bsky.social @bluenotevinylspnrs.bsky.social

www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/jazz...
Rudy Van Gelder: The Man That Made Jazz Sound So Hip
As the recording engineer for countless Blue Note records, Rudy Van Gelder was the man that gave jazz such a specific sound.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Great article on #jazz great Duke Ellington

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The artist Miles Davis said everyone should thank
Few artists have had the same cultural impact as jazz master Miles Davis, but if anyone could rival his revolutionary power, it was pianist Duke Ellington.
faroutmagazine.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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One of the all-time #jazz greats that died way too young

www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/clif...

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The Lasting Legacy Of Legendary Trumpeter Clifford Brown
Clifford Brown died at age 25, yet the rich body of work he left behind sealed his reputation as one of the greatest trumpet players ever.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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What a great #jazz article on the #HotClub of #NewYork spinning #78s and keeping the history of #jazz alive

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/a...

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A Sacred Space Where 90-Year-Old Jazz Records Reign
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October 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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One of the all time #jazz greats. Great #drums #drummer and teacher

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RIP Jack DeJohnette - UK Jazz News
The great American drummer and NEA Jazz Master Jack DeJohnette has passed away at the age of 83. UKJN will pay tribute to this jazz icon in the coming days. UPDATE: We have had this sad news confirmed...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Great profile on a great player from #seattle #KNKX

www.knkx.org/jazz/2025-10...

@knkx.org #jazz #trumpet @bluenoterecords.bsky.social @bluenotevinylspnrs.bsky.social
From UW to worldwide tours, Brennan Carter's musical journey takes shape
With a career marked by tours with top musicians and a commitment to regional music, trumpeter Brendan Carter is a mover and shaker in the Pacific Northwest jazz community.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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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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October 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/unde...

@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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October 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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One of the all time #jazz #drumming greats. Not only was he a great drummer but a great teacher

www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

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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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October 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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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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October 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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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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October 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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🇺🇦 #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

▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify
▶️ Track on #Spotify:
The Drum Battle
Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich · The Drum Battle · Song · 1960
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September 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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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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September 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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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
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#JazzSky
#BillEvans
Bill Evans - Waltz For Debby
YouTube video by jane8948
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September 16, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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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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September 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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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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September 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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It's not too early to start thinking about the 2026 Butch Miles Jazz Festival, in honor of the late, great drummer.

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August 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Another great article on the legendary "The Wrecking Crew"

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

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"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"
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August 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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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...

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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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August 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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New Spotify list featuring music from Miles Davis to Butch Miles and those that worked with them

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Miles and Miles
Playlist · Thomas Bridge · 8 items
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August 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Great article on the famed Wrecking Crew bassist, Carol Kaye

faroutmagazine.co.uk/bassist-quin...

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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.
faroutmagazine.co.uk
August 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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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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Chuck Mangione Dead at 84
Chuck Mangione, a famous jazz musician, is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.
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July 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Hot off the press from #jazz-lives.com paying tribute to the stick men that get it done

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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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July 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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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.
jazz-lives.com
June 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM