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Christopher Dean Sullivan

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Groove Architect delivering deep, rich vibes that swing. "Sullivan’s a bassist whose authoritative and bluesy bending’s of the notes honor his affection for legends such as Slam Stewart as well as Ray Brown.” ~ Steve Monroe, Jazz Journalists Association.

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E. L. from upcoming release - Earth Magic: Artisan of the Bassic Foundation
YouTube video by Christopher Dean Sullivan E. L. from upcoming release - Earth Magic: Artisan of the Bassic Foundation

This is a short rendition of my soon to be release debut recording. Featuring Mala Waldron, Jay Hoggard, & Bobby Sanabria, and Christopher Dean Sullivan. More snippets & release details between now & mid-Jan 2026! Thanks #ArtisanofthebassicFoundation #EarthMagic #ChristopherDeanSullivanQuartet

15.09.2025 05:53 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
I'm Ecstatically Joyous over the  
TRANSCENDENCE Official Release today, July 1st., of the FMR Records premier recording of this new dynamic music trio featuring  Bob Gluck, pianist and writer, Bassist Christopher Dean Sullivan, and drummer Karl Latham. This versatile trio brings a dynamic synergy to the music of Pat Metheny.
TRANSCENDENCE Plays Music of Pat Metheny - Now available and streaming!
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/transcendence-featuring-bob-gluck-christopher-dean/1810205488

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5wjRcIQ71svwhdkvs3Yy5m...

Bandcamp: https://transcendenceglucksullivanlatham.bandcamp.com/album/transcendence-plays-music-of-pat-metheny

“Adventurous yet often melodic interpretations of pieces by Metheny, Herbie Hancock, and Keith Jarrett cast new light on the compositions while giving each song a fresh treatment.” - Bob Osborne, Bob Osborne’s Different Noises

YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lTxMAUJ8Q8wEcW9nA1HFS8RMqhK1Qecb4

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/album/751495451

Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/Q0c6nsfPEUb

Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/album/433695116\

I'm Ecstatically Joyous over the TRANSCENDENCE Official Release today, July 1st., of the FMR Records premier recording of this new dynamic music trio featuring Bob Gluck, pianist and writer, Bassist Christopher Dean Sullivan, and drummer Karl Latham. This versatile trio brings a dynamic synergy to the music of Pat Metheny. TRANSCENDENCE Plays Music of Pat Metheny - Now available and streaming! Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/transcendence-featuring-bob-gluck-christopher-dean/1810205488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5wjRcIQ71svwhdkvs3Yy5m... Bandcamp: https://transcendenceglucksullivanlatham.bandcamp.com/album/transcendence-plays-music-of-pat-metheny “Adventurous yet often melodic interpretations of pieces by Metheny, Herbie Hancock, and Keith Jarrett cast new light on the compositions while giving each song a fresh treatment.” - Bob Osborne, Bob Osborne’s Different Noises YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lTxMAUJ8Q8wEcW9nA1HFS8RMqhK1Qecb4 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/album/751495451 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/Q0c6nsfPEUb Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/album/433695116\

06.07.2025 17:28 — 👍 13    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Assassin by Cory Wong / Bass Tiago Andree_Drums Randy Corona_Guitars_Any Riwer and Paco Montaño
YouTube video by Christopher Dean Sullivan Assassin by Cory Wong / Bass Tiago Andree_Drums Randy Corona_Guitars_Any Riwer and Paco Montaño

The electric bass, once a practical alternative to the double bass, is now essential in genres from jazz to pop. Evolving in playability and tone, today’s 5- and 6-string models support soloing, showcasing its rise from rhythm anchor to lead voice—while honoring its roots.
#EvolutionaryMusic #Jazz

23.04.2025 08:45 — 👍 38    🔁 3    💬 2    📌 0
The Dawn Chorus
YouTube video by My Birding Year The Dawn Chorus

The Dawn Chorus is a vibrant, early-morning symphony where birds sing louder and more energetically in spring, creating relaxing vibrations that mark renewal. This chorus helps birds compete for mates and territory, while offering a beautiful, natural soundtrack that signals ecosystem health
#music

17.04.2025 19:40 — 👍 44    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 2
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@everyone
Friday, April 18th @ 5:00pm
GOOD NEWS - GOOD JAZZ - GOOD FRIDAY
CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
120 South Street, Newburgh NY
With
Bassist Christopher Dean Sullivan Quartet
Featuring
pianist/vocalist ~ Mala Waldron
vibraphonist ~ Billy Ware
drummer ~ Bobby Sanabria
#Jazz #Concert #Vesper

09.04.2025 05:06 — 👍 34    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Excellent...

07.04.2025 14:32 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
In the Kitchen
YouTube video by Shirley Scott - Topic In the Kitchen

Shirley Scott (1934-2002) was a jazz organist known as the "Queen of the Organ". A Philadelphia native, she played with Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Stanley Turrentine, and others. Scott is recognized for her work on "In the Kitchen" with Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, and Johnny Hodges.
#Jazz #JazzOrganEra

07.04.2025 00:01 — 👍 33    🔁 5    💬 1    📌 0
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On November 26, 1945, Charlie Parker, alongside luminary as Dizzy Gillespie, recorded "Ko Ko," a bebop reimagining of "Cherokee." This Savoy Records session was a watershed, spotlighting Parker's brilliance and bebop's ascent. "Ko Ko" epitomizes bebop's revolutionary essence.
#JazzHistory #Bebop

04.04.2025 16:35 — 👍 34    🔁 7    💬 3    📌 0

I read you James, as you know the U.S of A is an anomaly. There is going to be a cleansing it would need to be a purging of those that work towards such. America is a plot of land. Naming the ones perpetuating the issue is much more accurate...you digg
Thanks

01.04.2025 21:23 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
John Coltrane Quartet My Favorite Things Live in Comblain-La-Tour 1965
YouTube video by Vince Cho John Coltrane Quartet My Favorite Things Live in Comblain-La-Tour 1965

Jazz, initially viewed with Soviet suspicion due to its Western ties and individualistic nature, contrasted sharply with the regime's ideology. However, its popularity grew, symbolizing resistance and connection to Western ideals within the Eastern Bloc.
#Jazz #AmericanWorldSocialMusic #FreeSound

01.04.2025 20:56 — 👍 26    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0

Yes Petri, this is why I had to place this one...

31.03.2025 19:44 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Sonny Rollins Quintet 1973
YouTube video by Maurizio Zorzi Sonny Rollins Quintet 1973

Sonny Rollins' 1973 Jazz Middelheim set is a rare gem. Rollins masterfully improvises, showcasing brilliance on the seldom-played soprano sax during "Sais." The performance is elevated by Rollins' playful tenor sax on "Love Letters," hinting at "Moanin'," a truly special moment.
#Jazz #Improv #Life

31.03.2025 19:36 — 👍 19    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
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Hey, exciting news! ✨ After lots of collabs, my debut release is coming! So grateful to Mala Waldron, Jay Hoggard & Bobby Sanabria for their magic. Recorded at Van Gelder, mastered at Tedesco. Aiming for Aug/Sept release. Your support means the world! Real Groove soon. #cdsquartet #jazz #newmusic

16.03.2025 04:31 — 👍 22    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
Film Clip: She's Crazy With The Heat! - The International Sweethearts Of Rhythm, 1945
YouTube video by SwingMan1938 Film Clip: She's Crazy With The Heat! - The International Sweethearts Of Rhythm, 1945

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm (1937-1949) were pioneers as the 1st racially integrated all-women jazz band in the U.S. Overcoming gender & racial barriers, they rose from Piney Woods School. Their WWII fame influenced musicians & promoted equality.
#Jazz #WomenInJazz #WomenMonth #History

14.03.2025 18:25 — 👍 31    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0
Gil Scott-Heron - Is That Jazz? (Live)
YouTube video by funky stuff Gil Scott-Heron - Is That Jazz? (Live)

Spoken word & jazz birthed powerful societal commentary.
Gil Scott-Heron, a leading voice, intertwined poetry with jazz rhythms, sparking dialogue on race, politics & change. Many artists contributed, but Heron's impact remains profound.
#JazzPoetry #SpokenWord #GilScottHeron #SocialChange

08.03.2025 02:37 — 👍 40    🔁 5    💬 3    📌 0

I actually seen the interview on Oprah in '98, along with other colleagues. That segment has to be scrubbed...We find the correct wizard, or the network, this can be found.

07.03.2025 23:31 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

That's a Groove. I'll look those up...Thanks

07.03.2025 01:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges: Violin Concerto Op.7 No.2 (Op.12 No.2) in G major
YouTube video by sibarit101 Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges: Violin Concerto Op.7 No.2 (Op.12 No.2) in G major

Classical music: stress relief, memory boost, pain ease. Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges, musical genius of his era, united his life's diverse threads w/ violin's elegance. I trust you'll listen and express.
#ClassicalMusic #JosephBologne #MusicBenefits #StressRelief #MemoryImprovement

06.03.2025 22:55 — 👍 12    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0
Soweto Gospel Choir - UMBOMBELA
YouTube video by Soweto Gospel Choir Soweto Gospel Choir - UMBOMBELA

"Umbombela" echoes the apartheid impact on South Africans, particularly migrant workers. As the title portray, the song speaks to the hardships of those forced to leave families for work. Sung in Zulu, Sotho & English, its lyrics encapsulate themes of displacement and reliance on trains.
#SoundTalk

05.03.2025 09:12 — 👍 15    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Heidi
YouTube video by Oliver Nelson Orchestra - Topic Heidi

Jazz evokes emotions and sensations, stimulating the five senses, opening a sixth sense, within sound. Tactile, visual, olfactory, vivid, and sincere sensations enhance music experience. Jazz improvisation embodies interrelationship, creativity, and freedom.
#Jazz #OliverNelson #SensoryExperience.

04.03.2025 00:28 — 👍 27    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Dexter Gordon - What's New - 29 july 1964 • World of Jazz
YouTube video by World of Jazz Dexter Gordon - What's New - 29 july 1964 • World of Jazz

Dexter Gordon bebop tenor saxophonist, with an expansive sound and unique improvisational style, showcased his acting talent in the film 'Round Midnight,' earning an Academy Award nomination. Gordon significantly influenced American World Social Music, shaping its evolution.
#What'sNew #JazzSound

03.03.2025 04:40 — 👍 20    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Yes Sister Janell,...Joe Harris was a Groove to play with, and one of my valued mentors.

02.03.2025 19:33 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

...however, talkingwoman, you were exposed, and one of the most important aspect of the music is the vibration of the Acquaintance....you digg. The video presentation is informational about Dizzy Gillespie and those that developed the Be-Bop era.

02.03.2025 07:45 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
DIZZY GILLESPIE (Bebop trumpeter and presidential candidate) Jazz History #48
YouTube video by Chase Sanborn DIZZY GILLESPIE (Bebop trumpeter and presidential candidate) Jazz History #48

Dizzy Gillespie the prominent jazz musician known for his role in the development of bebop. In 1964, he ran for president of the United States as an independent write-in candidate, proposing a cabinet of musicians and advocating for social change. Joe Harris the drummer in the big band is a mentor,

02.03.2025 07:11 — 👍 22    🔁 3    💬 3    📌 0

Hello Dr. Berndt-Tohsdt, I trust you continue to stay well.
I want wanted to tell you a secret..."It's never the Last Day...
It's Always Everyday"😀🎼👍
Thanks

01.03.2025 03:27 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Brains of Musicians - Dr. Ellen Winner on Neuroplasticity
YouTube video by Troy Grady The Brains of Musicians - Dr. Ellen Winner on Neuroplasticity

Musicians offer a model for studying brain plasticity. Musical prowess is associated with functional and structural changes in the brain, useful for neurological disorders and normal aging. Intensive musical acuity can result in reshape changes in both the developing and adult brain. Your insight?

28.02.2025 21:45 — 👍 22    🔁 3    💬 2    📌 0
Like Someone In Love
YouTube video by Hazel Scott - Topic Like Someone In Love

Yes Mark , the name of he recording on Debut Records is Piano Moods, Hazel Scott on Piano
Max Roach on Drummer, and Charles Mingus on Bass.

28.02.2025 01:26 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Hazel Scott – Taking A Chance on Love – 1943 Soundie [DES STEREO]
YouTube video by Bob Zwolinski Hazel Scott – Taking A Chance on Love – 1943 Soundie [DES STEREO]

In the '30s & '40s, Hazel Scott shone as a jazz singer. 1950: she broke barriers with "The Hazel Scott Show." McCarthyism dimmed her US star, leading her to move to Paris in '57. Research Hazel Scott, a true jazz pioneer!
#HazelScott #JazzHistory #ContinuedAmericanWorldHistory #MusicLegend #ItsJazz

27.02.2025 02:48 — 👍 41    🔁 11    💬 2    📌 3
Music Is The Healing Force Of The Universe
YouTube video by Albert Ayler - Topic Music Is The Healing Force Of The Universe

Albert Ayler, an avant-garde titan, redefined saxophone technique, challenging jazz conventions. His spiritually infused free improv ignited debate and propelled jazz's evolution. Embracing sonic exploration promotes understanding amongst us all. #AlbertAyler #AvantGardeJazz #FreeImprovisation

26.02.2025 02:08 — 👍 36    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 1
Solo Sonny Rollins - Moving Towards the Subconscious
YouTube video by Jazz Video Guy Solo Sonny Rollins - Moving Towards the Subconscious

The unique and influential figure in jazz Sonny Rollins sought a deep, subconscious connection through solo saxophone. His goal is to bypass conscious thought for pure improvisation, The audience would receive the most pure inward vision during such moments. #Jazz #Improvisation #SonnyRollins #Solo

25.02.2025 10:37 — 👍 34    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0

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