“Afro-Harping” by Dorothy Ashby

The original “Procrastinator” by Lee Morgan

NEA Jazz Masters: Yusef Lateef (2010) www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMFvAYQR/

Since it’s Fusion Friday I decided to listen to a few of my Japanese presses this afternoon. When I looked at the cover I remembered I deployed to the Philippines because a typhoon was hitting Okinawa and my bedroom window cracked and rain soaked a few of my albums including this.

I have a Japanese copy of Chick Corea’s “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs”, but it doesn’t come close in overall sound quality as this Tone Poet reissue does. Just the intricate sounds Roy Hayes is making on his drums.

This was like one of the first Tone Poets released after Wayne’s “Etcetera” and Chick’s “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs”. Playing a few of my Tone Poets tonight and celebrating the great Sam Rivers birthday tonight too.

Celebrating the great Sam Rivers birthday with this Tone Poet Series reissue of his “A New Conception”. This is one of my favorites of his.

I hadn’t listened to my Blue Note Tone Poets in awhile, for the rest of the night that’s all I’m listening to. “Breaking Point” by Freddie Hubbard is up first.

Getting ready for my colonoscopy tomorrow morning listening to Hank Mobley Quartet a Music Matters Jazz reissue. I love the sound quality of the 45 RPM albums.

I didn’t know this recording existed until I saw an advertisement on Facebook talking about its release. It came in the mail yesterday and I usually don’t play anything that hasn’t been cleaned, but I had to make an exception for this one.

I pulled this out this morning just to listen to my homie Buster Williams. My aunt went to the High with Buster, so I’m always listening to this from time to time. The Jazz Crusaders live at the Lighthouse in 1968.

It’s Trane’s birthday today and I’ve been listening to all his work. One of my favorite Trane pieces is “Giant Steps” which is an Analogue Productions Atlantic Records 75th Anniversary Series reissue.

It’s Trane’s birthday today and I’ll be diving into his work throughout the day. “Bags & Trane” is part of the Atlantic Records 75th Anniversary Series.

Lee Morgan “Tom Cat” Music Matters Jazz reissue.

One mind in the essentials, big-hearted compassion in the pressures, and humble tenderness in the tensions—this is how Christ forms a people who shine together. 1 Peter 3:8 NKJV

Elvin Jones 🎂 THE drummer on Coltrane's 'Love Supreme' and 'My Favorite Things' but his credits read like a who's who of jazz: Miles Davis, J.J. Johnson, Art Farmer, and Gil Evans. Here he is talking about how he attracts the best musicians. #Jazzsky #jazz youtu.be/DSskn81FAj8?...

Psalm 91:3 NKJV promises deliverance from hidden traps and destructive plagues. Lean into God’s covering today—He anticipates what can’t be seen and guards the path of those who trust Him.

Colossians 1:28 calls the church to preach Christ, admonish and teach with wisdom, and aim for maturity in Him—every person, no exceptions.

Jesus isn’t just a guide—He is the way, the truth, and the life. Real access to the Father is found in Him alone. John 14:6 (NKJV)

Loving money breeds endless hunger; loving God breeds lasting peace. Choose contentment over accumulation today. Ecclesiastes 5:10 #Contentment #Wisdom #Ecclesiastes #Faith #Stewardship

Hold fast the pattern of sound words—in faith and love—by the Spirit’s power. Guard the good deposit today. 2 Tim 1:13–14 #Bible #Gospel #Faith #Love #HolySpirit

The Lord is my Shepherd—lack loses its grip when His presence defines reality. Contentment grows where trust takes root. #Psalm23 #NKJV #GoodShepherd #Faith #Contentment #TrustGod

Purchased in 1982 while stationed in Okinawa and kept in pristine condition this used to be a very quiet album until I purchased my MoFi a few months ago and now my One-Step is ridiculously quiet. Mobile Fidelity the BEST! #MilesDavis #SketchesOfSpain

Nothing like “Sketches of Spain” on a MoFi One-Step to close the night out. No his, no pops, just clean wholesome music. This pressing is AMAZING! #MoFi #MilesDavis #SketchesOfSpain

Two great albums reissues released recently

Train up a child in God’s way, and their future finds firm footing. Habits today become highways tomorrow. Proverbs 22:6 #Proverbs226 #Parenting #Faith #Discipleship #NextGen #Wisdom

When darkness says “I’ll cover you,” God says, “Night shines like day.” His presence turns fear into light. #Psalm139 #NKJV #GodsPresence #FaithOverFear #LightInDarkness

In Christ, the walls fall. No Jew/Greek, slave/free, male/female—one family, one grace, one Lord. Galatians 3:28 #UnityInChrist #GospelEquality #Galatians328

We can't allow ourselves to become numb to mass shootings. What happened today in Minneapolis is heartbreaking, and Michelle and I are praying for the parents who have lost a child or will be sitting at their hospital bedside after yet another act of unspeakable, unnecessary violence.

After work train ride music heading home.

Train ride music this morning

Perfect peace isn’t the absence of storms, it’s the presence of God guarding minds fixed on Him. Stay your thoughts; trust His heart. Isaiah 26:3 #PerfectPeace #TrustGod #FixedMind #Faith #BiblicalHope #Isaiah26

When the walls were broken, Nehemiah didn’t rush—he wept, fasted, and prayed. True rebuilding starts on our knees. #Nehemiah #Prayer #Fasting #Revival #Leadership #Faith

If God didn’t spare His own Son, He won’t withhold what we truly need. Calvary proves God’s generous heart. #Romans832 #GodsProvision #Grace #Jesus #Faith #Hope

Train ride music this morning

“A new commandment: love one another as Jesus loved us.” Love that serves, forgives, and sacrifices is our true mark of discipleship. #John1334 #LoveLikeJesus #ChristCentered

God’s promises power our pursuit: cleanse body and spirit, perfect holiness in reverent awe. Grace fuels effort; hope shapes holiness. #2Corinthians71 #Holiness #FearOfGod #Sanctification #NewCovenant #Jesus

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This Kenny Burrell at the Five Spot with Art Blakey is freak’n amazing. The sound quality is unbelievable. Like he’s right in my basement. There’s nothing like jazz when the fuq’n #Phillies loose to the Nats. #JazzSky

We are God’s workmanship—crafted by grace, created for good works already prepared in Christ. Walk in what God planned today. Ephesians 2:10 NKJV #Ephesians210 #GraceInAction #WalkByFaith

A sound I’ll never get used to, but it’s a necessity. #VinylCleaning

Sam Rivers treats standards like living puzzles, not relics. Hear tension, release, and fearless melody play. This “Tone Poet” piece unlocks space and weight. Cymbals shimmer; tenor speaks. Essential listen. #BlueNote #TonePoet #JazzVinyl #SamRivers #JazzSky

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God delights in His people and crowns the humble with salvation—wear the beauty He gives, not the masks the world demands. Psalm 149:4 #Psalm149 #GodsDelight #Humility #Salvation #Worship #IdentityInChrist

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Walking through the valley? You're not walking alone. God's rod protects, His staff guides. Fear has no power when the Good Shepherd is with you. #Psalm23 #FaithOverFear #GodIsWithMe

Train ride music this morning #LouDonaldson #SweetPoppa

Peace isn't just keeping quiet—it's actively building bridges where others build walls. When you make peace, you reveal your divine DNA. #Peacemaker #Matthew59 #SonsOfGod #BeTheChange #ChristianLife