Breaking: feds raid local creeks and rivers after reading that the creatures there are unstoppable, an otter world possible

oh look at that, the Feds drew the Honorable Katherine Menendez, a former federal public defender

Remember our “US Attorney” had never prosecuted a single case before his appointment late last year He had never even been in criminal court, on either side They couldn’t find a lawyer with any experience willing to do the job

This reminds me of an old friend's trial where the prosecutor cited an ALF t-shirt as evidence, pronouncing it like everyone's favorite Melmackian multiple times in open court

DOJ announces list of Minnesotans who will never pay for their own drinks again

National Lawyers Guild asking for folks to show up outside FedCourthouse at 11am 30O s 4th Street downtown Mpls First hearings at 1:30 TODAY dt 316 Robert St Paul.

What's starting in Minneapolis today is going to be just like the Broadview 6 case. A desperate attempt at a show trial pursued by dumb, vicious prosecutors performing for an audience of one. An attempt to discourage and scare people from fighting back. It's not going to work.

ALERT 🚨 Federal agents are being seen across our community as they arrest observers. Let me be clear, alerting our neighbors about ICE activity is not a crime, observing is not a crime, and loving your immigrant neighbors is not a crime. 1/

Minnesota US Attorney Dan Rosen having a news conference at 11 a.m. to announced charges against ”antifa.” Probably explains the reports of FBI in area & legal observers being picked up & homes searched.

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This is for everyone. There are reports that they have been grabbing activists and observers and going after their electronics. Again check in with your groups. Be vigilant. We support each other.

i like that Paul Simon gets big cocky with his theory that there's 50 ways to leave your lover, and then when pressed for answers he's only got like six and one of them is just "get on the bus"

Jazz OTD: John Coltrane's classic quartet (pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Jimmy Garrison, and drummer Elvin Jones) recorded one of their last sessions as a unit on June 16, 1965, with the tracks, including this one, appearing on "Kulu Se Mama," the last album released in Coltrane's lifetime. #jazzsky

Jazz OTD: Keeping with today's Japan theme, here's the distinguished pianist Tsuyoshi Yamamoto performing live on June 16, 1995 with Tsutomu Okada (b) and Winand Harper (d) at Shibuya's Body & Soul club, which sadly will close this September. #jazzsky

Jazz OTD: Following the Jazz Messengers' "Ugetsu," keeping the jazz-interprets-Japan theme going with the June 16-17, 1964 recording of most of the tracks on the Dave Brubeck Quartet's "Jazz Impressions of Japan," recorded with Paul Desmond (as), Eugene Wright (b), and Joe Morello (d). #jazzsky

Jazz OTD: Perhaps reflecting the group's first tour of Japan in 1961, Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers included saxophonist Wayne Shorter "On the Ginza" on their live album "Ugetsu," recorded June 16, 1963. With Freddie Hubbard (tp), Curtis Fuller (tb), Cedar Walton (p), Reggie Workman (b). #jazzsky

Jazz OTD: I suspect that agent Irving Mills, who had been important to getting Duke Ellington his long-term Cotton Club stint, has co-writer status on the Cootie Williams exquisite tune "Echoes of the Jungle" for contractual reasons, but here's Ellington's great orchestra on June 16, 1931. #jazzsky

Happy birthday Lucky Thompson! Lucky Thompson – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone Hank Jones – piano Richard Davis – bass Connie Kay – drums Released - 1965 Recorded - September 15, 1964 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey Label - Prestige Producer - Don Schlitten #jazzsky

You don't have to answer the door for the Feds. Do not voluntarily talk to the Feds. If they have a warrant signed by an actual judge, then they can do precisely what the warrant says. But DO NOT TALK TO THE FEDS. Do not answer the door. If you're arrested, your only words are "I want a lawyer."

i guess i'm not surprised that markwayne mullin of all people would be making money on cheap gas station stimulants

Everyone should listen to his Cape Town Fringe, even if you think you hate jazz. Recorded under the name Dollar Brand. youtu.be/FXfWLrLwW_4?...

Amazing record for any occasion

Continuing with Birthday remembrances for the late, great, pianist Jaki Byard. From 1966 album Freedom Together and his heartfelt homage to Lester "Prez" Young with Byard on Tenor Jaki Byard – Tenor Sax Richard Davis – bass, cello Alan Dawson – Drums, , timpani #JazzMusic #JazzSky #NowPlaying

> blues for a hip king < dollar brand thank you, sir! dwell well up above. #SA #jazzsky #jazzwaltz youtu.be/AW3ACWo31oQ?...

Ornette Coleman's haunting, avant-garde masterpiece "Lonely Woman" & Miles Davis's modal anthem "So What" woven together exquisitely....Born this date in 1922, here is one of last performances of Byard - July In Paris alph Hamperian – Bass Richard Allen – Drums #JazzMusic #JazzSky #Paris #France

Not me. I claim Zack tall. But I short, so it matter of perspective, really

A favorite #jazzsky

Rest in Power, maestro Abdullah Ibrahim. Here is a fine NPR Music obit by Martin Johnson.

ok, caffeine hitting the system. i'm ready to be exposed to every problem in the world at once

Jazz OTD: The brilliant pianist/composer Renee Rosnes, another Canadian master for today, led the sessions for her superb album "Written in the Rocks" on June 15-16, 2015. With Steve Wilson (here on as), Steve Nelson (vb), Peter Washington (b), and Bill Stewart (d) #jazzsky

Jazz OTD: Houston Person's late career albums with HighNote records were often textured, elegant interpretations of standards, making the nimble, sensitive pianist Bill Charlap a perfect colleague. They recorded their album "You Taught My Heart to Sing" on June 15, 2006. #jazzsky

Jazz OTD: Now one of Canada's leading jazz figures, tenor saxophonist Grant Stewart recorded his terrific quartet (mostly) album "More Urban Tones" on June 15, 1995 with Peter Bernstein (g), Peter Washington (b) and Billy Drummond (b). #jazzsky

Jazz OTD: The wonderful saxophonist Hank Crawford, previously a musician with and then music director for Ray Charles, recorded one of his late-career gems with organist Jimmy McGriff, "Steppin' Up," on June 15-16, 1987. Great support from Jimmy Ponder (g), Vance James (d). The title cut. #Jazzsky

Happy birthday Nasheet Waits! Orrin Evans piano Eric Revis double bass Nasheet Waits drums Oliver Lake alto saxophone Josh Lawrence trumpet Dana Murray percussion released June 17, 2022 Label - Clean Feed #jazzsky

Happy birthday Jaki Byard! Jaki Byard – piano Ron Carter – bass Pete La Roca – drums Released - 1962 Recorded - January 30, 1962 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey Label - New Jazz Producer - Esmond Edwards #jazzsky

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i'm happy for all knicks fans, of course, but this win means a little more to those of us who jumped on the bandwagon over the last four years. unlike the lifelong fans who root for any knicks team they put out there, we chose this team specifically. these are our guys. this is our championship

Last image from tonight (short film in the morning): this brother out here with his Singer sewing machine, gifting people a custom embroidery on their jerseys and hats with the name and the date, was more artistic than anything at Burning Man and ad gorgeous as a Caravaggio. Magic! Goodnight.

Jazz OTD: Pianist/arranger Herbie Hancock recorded "The New Standard," his popular album of reimagined rock and R&B hits, from June 14-16, 1995 with an all-star lineup: Michael Brecker (ts, ss), John Scofield (g, sitar), Dave Holland (b), Jack DeJohnette (d), and Don Alias (perc.). #jazzsky

Jazz OTD: A Grammy-winning force in jazz and in R&B circles, trumpeter/composer Keyon Harrold recorded his debut as leader on June 14, 2008. Amazing guests like Charles Tolliver; this track features Marcus Strickland (sax), Danny Grissett (p), Deron Douglas (b), and E.J. Strickland (d). #jazzsky

Jazz OTD: Because he was one of jazz's greatest composers, I typically focus on Wayne Shorter's own pieces when I feature his albums, but his quartet arrangement of Gil Evan's "(Time of the) Barracudas" on "etcetera" (rec. June 14, 1965) is splendid. With Hancock/McBee/Chambers. #jazzsky

Jazz OTD: I admit that I don't fully understand the release-related controversy surrounding Albert Ayler's "Prophecy" (re-released on CD with "Ghosts"). But the saxophonist's fierce work (rec. June 14, 1964) with Gary Peacock (b) and Sunny Murray (d) remains a powerful listen decades later. #jazzsky

Jazz OTD: I've seen different listings for the date of the session that produced this remarkable early performance by the great Carmen McRae, with none other than Billy Strayhorn at the piano, as either June 14, 1955 or June 14, 1956. Either way, seems fitting to post it today. #jazzsy

Jazz OTD: Two colleagues/devotees of the revolutionary pianist Lennie Tristano recorded together on June 14, 1955, when cool jazz icons Lee Konitz (as) and Warne Marsh (ts) brought their sophisticated grasp of melody to a collection of great tunes, like this Oscar Pettiford composition. #jazzsky

Looking at the Criterion Channel menu at 10:41pm after a small edible.

The Texas GOP just brought an elephant into the convention hall and it apparently pissed all over the place

Gratified to see my child is taking an interest in the family tradition of Trivial Horseshit

guy has a trillion dollars, 0 friends, and has never landed a joke. I know a pact with the devil when I see one.