It’s Monday morning and we are heading to Cantaloupe Island! 🏝️ Herbie Hancock’s “Empyrean Isles” is on the turntable and some fresh, local coffee is in the cup… not a bad way to get the week started! #jazz #herbiehancock #vinyl

Keeping it cool this morning with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers! @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz

Listening to an album for the first time can be exhilarating, but Wayne Shorter's records are in a league of their own. I've appreciated his work for years, yet this particular album remained unexplored – until tonight's Classic Vinyl Series reissue arrival! 😊 @bluenoterecords.bsky.social

It’s a beautiful Monday morning and we are about to embark on a voyage with Herbie! Where will he take us today? “Maiden Voyage” by Herbie Hancock, with Freddie Hubbard, Ron Carter, George Coleman, and Tony Williams @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #vinyl #herbiehancock

It’s Friday and we are riding right into the weekend with “The Freedom Rider”! This is an original 1964 stereo pressing and features the classic lineup of Art, Wayne Shorter, Lee Morgan, Bobby Timmons, and Jymie Merritt. @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #bluenote #coffee #vinyl

We’re walking right into Wednesday with some classic Lou Donaldson this morning! Original mono pressing of the fantastic “Blues Walk” always hits the spot! #jazz #bluenote #vinyl #coffee @bluenoterecords.bsky.social

How about some Art to get your day started? “Africaine” by Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers was recorded in 1959, but sat on the shelf until 1981. Art Blakey, Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Dizzy Reece, Jymie Merrit, and Walter Davis Jr. @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #coffee #vinyl

Anyone in the mood for some Sonny Rollins tonight? And can I interest you in a cup of coffee to go with it? #jazz #sonnyrollins #vinyl #coffee

Sonic Boom!!! 💥 @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #vinyl #bluenote #leemorgan #music

This morning I'm spinning some Blue Note 10" records, starting with The Horace Silver Quintet featuring Kenny Dorham, Hank Mobley, Doug Watkins, and Art Blakey! @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #vinyl #coffee #music

Good morning! Friday is finally here and we’ve got some Donald Byrd on the turntable to kick off this absolutely beautiful morning! @bluenoterecords.bsky.social Classic Vinyl Series pressing of “Royal Flush” What’s on your playlist today? #jazz #bluenote #vinyl #coffee

Rainy weekends are perfect for relaxing with some good coffee and great music! I'm spending my rainy Saturday morning checking out this month’s Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series titles. First up is "Roll Call" by Hank Mobley! What's on your playlist today? ☔️ ☕️ 🎶 @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz

I haven’t played this one in a while, so it’s time for some Clifford Brown! “Memorial Album” was released in 1956 (compiled from tracks released earlier on 10” records), and I believe that my copy is from 1960. @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #vinyl #coffee

Good morning! It’s been a while since I’ve taken “Taru” for a spin. Lee Morgan recorded this in 1968, but it wasn’t released until 1980. Seen here is the 2024 Tone Poet reissue. I’ve paired it with “Mariah”, a Sumatra coffee from my friends at Oak City Roasters. @bluenoterecords.bsky.social

It’s a beautiful spring morning, the windows are open, birds are chirping, flowers are blooming. And the air is filled with the smell of fresh coffee and sounds of jazz. I love mornings like this! Original mono pressing of “Somethin’ Else” #jazz @bluenoterecords.bsky.social

Spinning some OG Blue Notes this morning, starting with this one: “Blowin’ The Blues Away” by the Horace Silver Quintet & Trio! I inherited this original mono pressing from my dad. Listening to jazz always reminds me of him.. so many great memories. ☕️🎵😊 #jazz #vinyl @bluenoterecords.bsky.social

New Tone Poet titles in the house! First up is “Sunset Eyes” by Teddy Edwards. Originally released by Pacific Jazz in 1960. First time ever hearing this music, and loving it so far!! @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #vinyl #tonepoet #bluenote

Do you ever wonder where your older records were before you owned them? I’ve been the caretaker of this album for quite a few years now. But where was it originally purchased back in 1958? Who was listening the very first time a needle moved through its grooves, and what did they think?

Happy Friday! I woke up to an absolutely beautiful morning and a strong craving for some “Kind Of Blue”! Do you remember the first time you heard this incredible jazz classic? What was the first copy that you owned? Have you bought it more than once? #milesdavis #jazz #kindofblue #johncoltrane

“Davis Cup” + coffee cup = happiness!! Finally getting a chance to sit and relax after a very busy day. And tonight’s selection is the limited edition Tone Poet reissue of this great Walter Davis Jr. album! @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #vinyl #coffee #jazzvinyl

Those voices aren’t in your head… they are with Donald Byrd! The classic “A New Perspective”.. a spiritual jazz album featuring a vocal choir and an incredible band: Hank Mobley, Kenny Burrell, Donald Best, Herbie Hancock, Butch Warren, and Lex Humphries! @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #vinyl

Looking for a good time? Then pick up your phone and “Dial ‘S’ For Sonny”… you won’t be disappointed! #jazz #vinyl #records #coffee

Monday Morning Monk! And this morning let’s pretend it’s 1969 and we are in Paris listening to Monk at the Salle Pleyel concert hall! Thelonious Monk - “Paris 1969”. Released on vinyl in 2013 by @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #theloniousmonk #vinyl #coffee

Happy Friday, friends! The sun is out, the coffee is hot, and Donald Byrd is on the turntable! What are your thoughts on “Mustang” from 1966? #bluenoterecords #jazz #vinyl #coffee #donaldbyrd #music

The sun is out this morning and Jimmy Smith is at the organ! “Jimmy Smith At The Organ” Vol. 1 was recorded in 1957, and this copy is a 1958 repress. Jimmy is joined by Kenny Burrell, Lou Donaldson, and Art Blakey on these tracks. This is a fun and lively album! #jazz #vinyl #bluenote #coffee

Let’s travel to a different musical space…. The Blue Note/Third Man “313 Series” pressing of “Genesis” by Elvin Jones. Originally released in 1971. @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #genesis #elvinjones #jazz #thirdman #coffee #bluenote #vinyl

What’s happening? Well, right now it’s “Happenings” by Bobby Hutcherson! Released in 1967, featuring Herbie Hancock, Bob Cranshaw, and Joe Chambers. @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #vinyl #coffee #bluenote #records #music #jazzvinyl

It’s a cold and rainy morning, but things are warming up as the sounds of Miles Davis fill the air and the first cup of coffee hits. These are the first tracks recorded by the same band that would record “Kind Of Blue” a year later! #jazz #milesdavis #johncoltrane #vinyl #coffee

Wanna hear something magnificent? Well here it is! “The Magnificent Thad Jones” was released in 1956 and features Billy Mitchell, Max Roach, Barry Harris, and Percy Heath. This is the 2024 Classic Vinyl Series reissue. Magnificent music! #jazz #music #coffee #jazzvinyl #records #vinyl

We’re cranking up the bass this morning! The wonderful Paul Chambers is joined by Kenny Burrell, Hank Jones, and Art Taylor on this great 1957 session. “Bass On Top” - Tone Poet reissue @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #vinyl #coffee #bass #tonepoet #bluenote

This morning let’s head to Johannesburg, South Africa and listen to the Mankunku Quartet! I am currently obsessed with this album and can’t stop listening to it! Have you heard this album? #jazz #southafrica #coffee #music

Second Donald Byrd album of the day: “Byrd Blows On Beacon Hill”. This is the 2024 Tone Poet reissue. Thanks again to Joe Harley and Blue Note for allowing me to play a small part in the reissue of this album and including my name in the liner notes - it was fun and an honor! #jazz #bluenote #vinyl

I’ve got two great Donald Byrd albums on deck this morning! First up is “The Cat Walk”. This is an original 1963 mono pressing, and was the first Donald Byrd album in my collection. It’s the album that made me a Byrd fan! What’s your favorite Donald Byrd album? @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz

One of my favorite finds of 2024! A few days before Christmas, I stumbled upon this original 1960 stereo pressing in a record store that I had never been to before.. and I couldn’t pass it up! “This Here Is Bobby Timmons” on Riverside. Cool album cover, incredible music! #jazz #vinyl #coffee

I was craving a “special” album this morning. You know the feeling, a big, iconic album that always feels timeless and important, and that brings joy and comfort. This is one of those albums (and there are many!). What albums come to mind for you? John Coltrane - “Blue Train” #johncoltrane #jazz

Who’s ready to go with Lee Morgan to “Search For The New Land”? I certainly am! Morgan assembled a stellar lineup when he recorded this album in 1964: Wayne Shorter, Grant Green, Herbie Hancock, Reginald Workman, and Billy Higgins! The results speak for themselves! #leemorgan #jazz #bluenote

Things are red hot tonight at Club “Baby Grand” as Jimmy Smith burns up the keys! 🔥🔥 Vol 1. of a two volume Blue Note set from 1956! @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #vinyl #bluenote #music

The coffee is new, the album is an old favorite! “Speak No Evil” needs no introduction! It’s a Wayne Shorter classic! “Music To The Schools” is a coffee blend that I just received from my friends at Luna Coffee Roasters in Wisconsin. Proceeds are used to bring music to local schools! #jazz #coffee

The February Tone Poet titles are starting to arrive for subscribers, and will be out everywhere on Feb 7th. First up is “Blues In Trinity” by Dizzy Reece! @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #vinyl #tonepoet #bluenote

It’s a beautiful (but cold) Friday morning. Fridays are always great days for big, classic albums, and this one certainly fits that description! Always puts me in a good mood when I take this one for a spin! Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #vinyl #coffee

Happy to finally have this one in the collection! First spin! Classic Vinyl Series reissue of “Here To Stay” by the great Freddie Hubbard. @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #jazzvinyl #coffee #freddiehubbard

Making pancakes while spinning “A Love Supreme”.. not a bad start to a Sunday! 🥞☕️🎷 John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones. #jazz #johncoltrane #alovesupreme #sunday #coffee

It’s a rainy and dreary morning, so I’ll be staying inside for a while. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t still go on a voyage! ⛵️☕️🎶 “Maiden Voyage” by Herbie Hancock, featuring Freddie Hubbard, Ron Carter, George Coleman, and Tony Williams #jazz #bluenote #vinyl @bluenoterecords.bsky.social

There’s one more thing to do this morning, and it’s to spin this album! Blue Mitchell - “The Thing To Do” featuring Chick Corea, Junior Cook, Gene Taylor, and Aloysius Foster. @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #jazz #coffee #vinyl #records #music

As usual, it’s an informal morning around here… so this album seemed like a good fit! “Informal Jazz” by the Elmo Hope Sextet, with the incredible lineup of Donald Byrd, Hank Mobley, John Coltrane, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones! #jazz #coffee

Good morning friends! It’s Monday, so here’s a little morning motivation to help get you going! Herbie Hancock’s first album as a leader, “Takin’ Off”, was recorded and released by Blue Note in 1962, and features one of his most popular songs, ‘Watermelon Man’. #jazz #herbiehancock #vinyl #coffee

Last one of the day. Here’s an original mono pressing of “Movin’ Right Along” by Arnett Cobb from 1960 on Prestige. #arnettcobb #prestigerecords #jazz #coffee #vinyl

There will be no monkey business allowed around here tonight… except for this album! Jackie McLean’s “Capuchin Swing” from 1960, featuring Blue Mitchell, Walter Bishop Jr., Paul Chambers, and Art Taylor. #jazz #jackiemclean #bluenote #bluenoterecords

Simple mornings are often the best ones. Currently staring out the window as the morning sun glistens off the snow… enjoying some hot coffee and English muffins… all to the sounds of Bill Evans. Nice, peaceful to start a winter Sunday! Bill Evans Trio - “Sunday At The Village Vanguard” #jazz

Who wants to fly to space tonight? Join me, along with Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, as we go “out of this world…. and the next world too”! 🚀 “Hard Drive” was released in 1957 by Bethlehem Records. #artblakey #jazz #music #vinyl #coffee #space #rocket #music #records #jazzmessengers