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New Orleans Music: From Mardi Gras To The Meters… And All That Jazz Whether you’re in town for Mardi Gras, or seeking authentic jazz performances, New Orleans music is the gift that keeps on giving.

I lived in #neworleans from middle to high school. When living there, you can't help but be captivated by the #music. At that time, #jazz on Bourbon Street was alive and well

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Blue Note Records: A Short History Of A Jazz Institution Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion, Blue Note is loved, respected and revered as one of the most important record labels in the history of music.

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Burmester amp with Maarten Parker Quintet Diamond Edition speakers

Thank you @petererskine.bsky.social for such a wonderful album via #McIntoshlabs. Great #jazz album for #audiophiles

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Arthur Thompson | “Keep On Dreaming: Arthurized Volume 1” The ten‑song collection blends soulful storytelling with Thompson’s mission‑driven artistry, offering messages of support for people battling cancer.

New album from #drummer and good friend Arthur Thompson.

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#jazz #drums #smoothjazz #r&B

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

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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

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And then there were Three

The best in Trio #Jazz

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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

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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

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

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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

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‘Sinatra At The Sands’: Remembering Frank’s Time-Stopping Performance Captured live on ‘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

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

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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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YouTube video by You Dig? You Dig? SAMPLER Bob Mintzer

NEW on “You 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…

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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!

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‘Birth Of The Cool’: How Miles Davis Started A Jazz Revolution Recorded between 1949 and 1950, Miles Davis’ ‘Birth Of The Cool’ is a landmark jazz album that influenced generations of musicians.

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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.

On the #turntable today, the great #jazz sax player Ike Quebec

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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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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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Legends. Jazzsky #jazz

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. . . .

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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

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Great #jazz album by #lionelhampton presents #drumming legend #buddyrich

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