I’m so sorry to hear this, but what a life. I was just watching this earlier today. youtu.be/a5dR0cHAYBQ?...

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95. 1/2

Two fantastic gigs in one week!! Julian Lage Qt on Tuesday, John Scofield with Gerald Clayton on Friday night. Just wish I didn’t have to travel to the other side of the world to see these guys. …Julian Lage in Melbourne in September though.

John Scofield and Gerald Clayton at Ronnie Scott’s last Friday. Fantastic playing, a pity about the venue!

Julian Lage Quartet in Liege, Belgium. A knockout!

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the great Ron Carter who is 89 years old today! The legendary bassist's most recent album "Sweet, Sweet Spirit" is a heartfelt tribute to his mother that blends Jazz & Gospel in collaboration with Ricky Dillard: rickydillard.lnk.to/sweetsweetsp...

Sanfona perform at the World Accordion Day concert, Sunday 3rd May, at the Wesley Anne, 250 High St, Northcote. The concert runs from 12-3pm with a feature set from Sanfona, with performances by the Prahran Accordion Band, ASAVO, Hills Accord and student performances. Free entry.

On Jazz Day we're excited to launch the Essential Vinyl Series, a new reissue series & an entry point for new jazz fans that presents essential titles at a great price cut from hi-res digital masters on 140g vinyl. The first 5 titles comes out July 17. Pre-order now: bluenote.lnk.to/essentials

Hear the latest sounds from the Jazz greats of today on our JAZZ NOW playlist! Listen: bluenote.lnk.to/JazzNow Shop new releases on the Blue Note Store: store.bluenote.com/collections/...

NEW PRE-ORDER: Kenny Burrell "Blue Lights, Vol. 1" AAA 180g Classic Vinyl Edition out 6/19 store.bluenote.com/products/ken... In 1958, the guitarist assembled an impressive line-up to record this album of blues, ballads & standards featuring an illustration by soon-to-be famed artist Andy Warhol.

Joe Henderson was born on this day April 24, 1937. Joe debuted on Blue Note in 1963 with "Page One," the 1st in a run of classic albums that established him as one of the all-time great saxophonists & composers in Jazz. Listen bluenote.lnk.to/JoeHenderson... Vinyl store.bluenote.com/collections/...

#Jazzsky #Jazz #Jazzmusic #JohnnyGriffin & #WesMontgomery w ‘Blue Monk’ If intro talk is still w the clip, the music starts at 03.00 youtu.be/zFEZJXpiyQw

Recorded this day, 1957: Radio broadcast from the Café Bohemia with John Coltrane- ts, Red Garland- p, Paul Chambers- b, Philly Joe Jones- d. The sound's a little dusty but it's a great listen. #jazz #jazzsky #milesdavis

Died this day, 1971: Pianist Wynton Kelly, aged just 39. His swinging, bluesy solos and tasteful, interactive accompaniment are on display on this 1961 recording of Pfrancing (later known as No Blues). With Hank Mobley- ts, Paul Chambers- b, Jimmy Cobb- d. #jazz #jazzsky #milesdavis

#JazzMusic #JazzSky #RonCarter #BlueNoteRecords www.roncarterjazz.com

I have seen the (Dutch) movie The Vanishing one time and I probably think about it every month. (If you plan to see it, do not read spoilers.)

This is absolutely fantastic. ht: @maddenifico.bsky.social

Another Grammy winner of tenor Joe Henderson from his stint at Verve in the 90s was this masterful homage to Brazilian musician and composer Antonio Carlos Jobim - Double Rainbow _ an apt title since Bop and Bossa ground and expand each other....With pianist Elaine Elias.... #JazzMusic #JazzSky

The late great tenor Joe Henderson's stint at Verve records was one of the most productive of any musician in jazz as he won 4 Grammys in 5 years including this masterful homage to Miles Davis, with band of Miles's sidemen: John Scofiled-G Dave Holland - B Al Foster - D #JazzMusic #JazzSky #Miles

I just signed @australiainstitute.org.au's petition: Tax the gas industry its fair share! Will you join me? nb.australiainstitute.org.au/gas_export_t...

OUT NOW: Bill Frisell "In My Dreams" billfrisell.lnk.to/InMyDreams The guitarist's 5th Blue Note album is a family reunion of sorts that brings some of his closest friends together into a unique sextet featuring Jenny Scheinman, Eyvind Kang, Hank Roberts, Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston.

Listen to Bill Frisell's beautiful version of the Strayhorn/Ellington composition “Isfahan” featuring Jenny Scheinman on violin, Eyvind Kang on viola, Hank Roberts on cello, Thomas Morgan on bass & Rudy Royston on drums. The guitarist’s new album “In My Dreams” is out 2/27 billfrisell.lnk.to/Isfahan

Bill Frisell shares beautiful version of Billy Strayhorn & Duke Ellington’s “Isfahan” from the guitarist’s forthcoming album “In My Dreams” www.bluenote.com/bill-frisell...

“It takes a long time to sound like yourself.” — Miles Davis

Guitarist Julian Lage, organist John Medeski, bassist Jorge Roeder & drummer Kenny Wollesen form a striking new quartet on Lage's album "Scenes From Above" featuring a set of originals penned specifically for the band. Get it now on LP or CD, download or stream it: julianlage.lnk.to/ScenesFromAb...

You can’t tell me we have a functioning economic system when the richest man in human history is one of the most profoundly stupid people in human history

I continue to believe that the fastest way to get Stephen Miller fired is to convince Trump that Miller's ICE operations are what cost him the Nobel Peace Prize.

Watch Julian Lage, John Medeski, Jorge Roeder & Kenny Wollesen perform "Something More" live in the studio: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AECK... The guitarist's new Blue Note album "Scenes From Above" is out now: julianlage.lnk.to/ScenesFromAb...

#JazzInJanuary 🎷 #MusicChallenge 🎶 #JazzSky #MusicSky #JazzParty Wes Montgomery - 'Round Midnight www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA__...

Recorded this day, 1951: The first of three recording sessions this day sees Miles reunited with Charlie Parker (as) and Max Roach (d) for the first time in over two years. 𝗞.𝗖. 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 was laid down in a single take. With Walter Bishop Jr. (p) and Teddy Kotick (b). #jazz #jazzsky #milesdavis

Recorded this day, 1951: The first of three recording sessions this day sees Miles reunited with Charlie Parker (as) and Max Roach (d) for the first time in over two years. The master of 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀 is the second of two takes. With Walter Bishop Jr. (p) and Teddy Kotick (b). #jazz #jazzsky #milesdavis

Recorded this day, 1951: The first of three recording sessions this day sees Miles reunited with Charlie Parker (as) and Max Roach (d) for the first time in over two years. Five takes were made of the second tune, 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗲; the final one is the master. #jazz #jazzsky #milesdavis

Reposting for no particular reason. #jazzsky, #jazz, #peace

Great book on the philosophy #jazz says it all. . . . www.allaboutjazz.com/the-philosop... @bluenoterecords.bsky.social @knkx.org @bluenotevinylspnrs.bsky.social @allaboutjazz.bsky.social @wbgojazz.bsky.social

another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls

Happy Birthday Julian Lage! The incredible guitarist will release his 5th Blue Note album “Scenes From Above” on Jan. 23. Pre-save & hear the gorgeous lead track “Opal” now: julianlage.lnk.to/ScenesFromAb...

In 2025, we released “On View At The Five Spot Café: The Complete Masters,” an expanded Tone Poet Vinyl Edition of guitarist Kenny Burrell’s 1959 hard bop summit with drummer Art Blakey featuring 6 previously unissued tracks: bluenote.lnk.to/KennyBurrell...

Wes Montgomery - The Complete Full House Recordings recorded ‘live’ at Tsubo - Berkeley, California #Music #MusicSky #Vinyl #VinylSky #VinylCommunity #VinylCollectors #VinylRecords #NowPlaying #NowSpinning

John Hammond developed some of the best acts in #jazz as well as contemporary #music www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/the-... @bluenoterecords.bsky.social @bluenotevinylspnrs.bsky.social @knxk.bsky.social @allaboutjazz.bsky.social

Julian Lage shares new single & live video for “Talking Drum” featuring John Medeski, Jorge Roeder & Kenny Wollesen! www.bluenote.com/julian-lage-...

New Julian Lage single & live video out now! Check out "Talking Drum" featuring the guitarist with John Medeski on organ, Jorge Roeder on bass & Kenny Wollesen on drums. Lage's new album "Scenes From Above" produced by Joe Henry is out Jan. 23: julianlage.lnk.to/TalkingDrum

Mentioned in this clip and maybe not so well known but the phenomenon that is Motown owes a lot to Detroit Jazz musicians.

The First Electric Guitar: Behold the 1931 “Frying Pan”

Hear the Brilliant Guitar Work of Charlie Christian, Inventor of the Electric Guitar Solo (1939)

Today is a good day for Australians to be smug about gun bans, compulsory voting, preferential voting, an independent AEC, an independent judiciary, democratically-regulated speech and a cultural default to “yeah, nah” when people turn cooker. #auspol

Happy birthday to saxophonist Sonny Rollins who turns 95 on Sep 7 🎂 #jazzsky #jazzsoloist #jazzmusician #happybirthday https://www.allsolos.com/soloist/40/sonny-rollins