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Trumpeter Freeman Lee gigs with pianist Elmo Hope in 1950s bebop NYC, falls for Jenny, wife of vibraharpist Milt Jackson. Based on interview, authentic, funny.

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"A Jazzman's Tale is well written and very entertaining" John Murrow, Editor The Riff "a must read for dedicated jazz fans" James A Fox, Midwest Book Review "a fast moving, highly entertaining and transportive read, visually evocative" Debbie Burke, jazz author

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“The only cats worth anything are the cats that take chances.” — Thelonious Monk

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"Lou Donaldson: one of the best humans God introduced me to. May his soul always be alive in this world." –S.R.


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Legendary saxophonist Lou Donaldson has passed away at age 98. He became a Blue Note fixture after playing on Milt Jackson & Thelonious Monk sessions in 1952 & soon began his own 20+ year run of leader albums spanning bebop, hard bop, soul jazz & jazz funk bluenote.lnk.to/LouDonaldsonFi…

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おはようございます⛅️ 本日営業しております💈 よろしくお願いいたします ART FARMER ART

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I have a heart that’s beating, but broken. I have a mind that’s full of beautiful memories, drowning in sadness. I’m a writer fighting to find the words. I know that death is a part of life, but watching so many of the people who have inspired me—who made me smile, laugh,…

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“Master your instrument. Master the music. And then forget all that bullshit and just play.” — Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker


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Quincy Jones 03.14.1933 - 11.03.2024 The Greatest Of All Time I’m honored to have known Quincy and to have shared so many moments with him. An unparalleled talent that I will miss deeply. Sending love and light to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, my friend. - P.W.


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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Quincy Jones, an icon whose genius transformed music forever. Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, and the entire music community. His legacy will live on. Rest In Power Mr Jones.

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Q - I’m gonna miss you

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There will never be another. A truly singular example of modern artistic excellence and profound humanity. When I'd call him, he would dive right into telling stories and I was all ears. I wish those conversations had been recorded because they were drenched in unlimited insight,…


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Oscar Peterson - On Green Dolphin Street #Jazz Oscar Peterson -p Ray Brown -bs Ed Thigpen-ds

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Quincy Jones and Sarah Vaughan 🌹 #quincyjones #sarahvaughan

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There are over 2.5 million people identify as Afro-Mexican. Many are there as a result of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and reside in Oaxaca, Veracruz, & Guerrero states. They still practice several African traditions till date.


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Ella Fitzgerald - Mack The Knife Ella was one of a kind…


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Duke Ellington & Orchestra, Take the A Train, 1943 #Jazz


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Thelonious Monk

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#BornOnThisDay (1926) Lou Donaldson. Happy birthday! #jazz

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Remembering Clifford Brown, born on this day in 1930 in Wilmington, Delaware. His memorial is located at East 11th and Bennett Street in Kirkwood Park, Wilmington, near the location of Clifford's childhood home on Wilmington's east side.

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Happy birthday Clifford Brown! "A great human being... Not only did he have a great influence on keeping me on the straight and narrow, but it also made me realize you just needed to be dedicated to your horn. That was enough." –S.R. to Aidan Levy, 2018 youtube.com/watch?v=h0tUOE…


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Lou Donaldson is (still alive at 96) a wonderful Charlie Parker inspired alto saxophonist who infused Parkers concept with a blues drenched style of his own for many decades #Bebop

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