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@tradingfours.bsky.social

Jazz - audiophile - drums - jazz. No politics please

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Looking forward to hearing this set from #jazz great #milesdavis

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27.02.2026 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's official: high quality audio is good for your health Brands are tuning their products for sustained emotional engagement, and that's a good thing.

Interesting article on the positive benefits of high quality audio

www.creativebloq.com/tech/headpho...

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26.02.2026 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks

11.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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And then there were Three

The best in Trio #Jazz

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11.02.2026 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Jazz Legend Found Dead After Missing Cruise Performance Famed jazz musician Ken Peplowski sadly passed away at 66 before taking the stage to perform.

Another #jazz great, Ken Peplowski passes away. RIP

americansongwriter.com/jazz-legend-...

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04.02.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 50 Greatest Blue Note Albums Blue Note is an iconic jazz label, so we've put together a list of its greatest albums. Check out our picks from the label's catalogue here.

Great list of the 50 Greatest #Jazz albums from @bluenoterecords.bsky.social

www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/the-...

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04.02.2026 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One of the great #jazz legends, and a hella of a nice guy too

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02.02.2026 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jazz Winners at the 2026 Grammys - UK Jazz News We at UKJN were rooting for Nick Smart: "Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores – Kenny Wheeler Legacy Featuring The Royal Academy of Music Jazz Orchestra & Frost Jazz Orchestra", representing the culm...

2026 #jazz @grammyawards.bsky.social winners

ukjazznews.com/jazz-winners...

02.02.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Sinatra At The Sands’: Remembering Frank’s Time-Stopping Performance Captured live on β€˜Sinatra At The Sands,’ The Chairman delivered a performance that made everyone in the room think they’d hit the jackpot.

Absolutely no better pairing in #jazz than the legendary #franksinatra and #countbasie

www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/fran...

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30.01.2026 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great piece from @stevewiest.bsky.social on #jazz great #bobmintzer

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30.01.2026 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just in from #accousticsounds my go to for hi-grade #vinyl and #jazz. Later today I'll be spinning a great album from the legendary Cannonball

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28.01.2026 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
You Dig? SAMPLER Bob Mintzer
YouTube video by You Dig? You Dig? SAMPLER Bob Mintzer

NEW on β€œYou Dig?”

THE SAMPLER PLATTER. On each one, I will present the music and vids that we will discuss on each main episode.

Now, each episode will last for the duration of your commute with coffee...or your breakfast...or whatever!

Here’s Bob Mintzer’s Sampler…

youtu.be/dOHxJrVYAU8

27.01.2026 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
You Dig? SHORT: Gregg Bissonette gets into some Pooh!
YouTube video by You Dig? You Dig? SHORT: Gregg Bissonette gets into some Pooh!

Ok...an AMAZING bit of info for your net game of Trivia. "Name a famous drummer who als is one of the artist that voice Winnie the Pooh." GREGG BISSONETTE!

www.youtube.com/shorts/cpdTD...

25.01.2026 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Birth Of The Cool’: How Miles Davis Started A Jazz Revolution Recorded between 1949 and 1950, Miles Davis’ β€˜Birth Of The Cool’ is a landmark jazz album that influenced generations of musicians.

www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/redi...

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22.01.2026 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm a big fan of everything he does - I buy 180 gram vinyl, well worth the purchase. I purchase the majority of my vinyl thru Acoustic Sounds - they do a great job.

20.01.2026 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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On the #turntable today, the great #jazz sax player Ike Quebec

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20.01.2026 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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On the #turntable today is #jazz great Stanley Turrentine w/the 3 Sounds. If you don't know the 3 Sounds, check them out. Great #jazztrio

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15.01.2026 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jazzman Lee Morgan Documentary Screening at Jazz Gallery The Chuck LaPaglia Jazz Film/Live Music Series continues on Thursday, Jan. 15, with a screening of I Called Him Morgan.

A new #jazz documentary on the great Lee Morgan

shepherdexpress.com/film/reviews...

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14.01.2026 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Best Max Roach Pieces: Jazz Essentials From A Legendary Percussionist Max Roach’s career as drummer reaches from bebop to hard bop to avant-garde and beyond. His best pieces showcase his incredible range.

Legendary #drummer Max Roach was one of the best and most imaginative that ever played the #drums

www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/best...

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12.01.2026 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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MusiCares Distributed More Than $15 Million in Year Following Los Angeles Wildfires MusiCares distributed more than $15 million from its LA wildfires fund in one year, assisting over 3,200 music professionals and other victims.

Great to see the #music industry taking care of their own

www.billboard.com/pro/musicare...

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08.01.2026 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Mercy, Mercy, Mercy’: Saxophone Man Adderley Fires A Chart Cannonball On January 7, 1967, sax man/bandleader Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley surprised everyone by entering the Hot 100 with 'Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.'

Another great #jazz article featuring the legendary Cannonball Adderly's hit song Mercy Mercy Mercy written by Joe Zawinul of #weatherreport

www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/cann...

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07.01.2026 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Legends. Jazzsky #jazz

06.01.2026 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Philosophy Of Jazz article @ All About Jazz The Philosophy Of Jazz article by Ian Patterson, published on December 30, 2025 at All About Jazz. Find more Book Review articles

Great book on the philosophy #jazz says it all. . . .

www.allaboutjazz.com/the-philosop...

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30.12.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Remembering the jazz veterans we lost in 2025 From modern jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette to masterful scatter and vocalist Nancy King, KNKX remembers the lives of notable jazz musicians who passed away this year.

Great recap of #jazz legends lost this year from @knkx.org

www.knkx.org/jazz/2025-12...

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27.12.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great #jazz album by #lionelhampton presents #drumming legend #buddyrich

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22.12.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Gene Krupa - Leave Us Leap
YouTube video by Guilherme Ishii Gene Krupa - Leave Us Leap

πŸ₯ πŸ•ΊπŸ» 🀯 #genekrupa #drums #music #swing #jazz

youtu.be/DVgtuHZDY3I?...

18.12.2025 06:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An Unfailing Ear: The Impeccable Taste of John Hammond Sr. John Hammond Sr. was one of the true architects of modern music, the man who defined the art of A&R for generations of artists.

John Hammond developed some of the best acts in #jazz as well as contemporary #music

www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/the-...

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18.12.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jazz, joy and one ragged Christmas tree: 60 years of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" premiered on television. In 1995, Peanuts creator Charles Schulz spoke with NPR's Bob Edwards on Morning Edition.

An entire generation was exposed to some of the greatest #jazz compliments of #vinceguaraldi

www.knkx.org/jazz/2025-12...

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13.12.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Incredible And Influential Jimmy Smith People way too often overlook Jimmy Smith, and that’s been true for far too long. His Hammond organ playing influenced just about everyone.

None better than the great #jazz #organist Jimmy Smith

www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/the-...

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10.12.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jaco Pastorius, An Introduction To The Jazz Legend Jazz legend Jaco Pastorius changed what people thought the bass could (and should) sound like. This introduction explains how.

Without a doubt one of the most innovative #musicians the world has ever seen

www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/jaco...

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05.12.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1