What a night. #jazzsky

I had a great time engaging in my selfcare Sunday night, playing with the @chicagojazzdads.com ( @laywilliams.bsky.social @jgordonwright.com, Leo and Eric) at @evanstonspace.bsky.social. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us.

Happy birthday, @jbsinger.bsky.social! 🎉🎊🎂

Happy birthday to our very own @jbsinger.bsky.social! Best drummer a jazz dad could hope for. #jazzsky

Really enjoyed playing at Evanston Space last Saturday with the @chicagojazzdads.com (cc: @jgordonwright.com, @jbsinger.bsky.social). The @evanstonroundtable.bsky.social was there to document the gig. Another show coming up this Thursday at Evanston Pour.

Only now hearing about Andy Bey. The first time I heard his voice I was completely arrested. I remember I had to stop what I was doing and figure out who it was. Still gives me goosebumps. Thank you, Andy. #jazzsky #jazzgreats www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/a...

Delightful article. Thanks for chatting with us, Desiree!

I’m sorry, the company is called what?

Woohoo! Excited to see this book launch into the world. The goal of the book is to help all of us (not just data nerds) become more data-savvy. Sounds pretty useful right about now, eh? #datascience #datasky

In a world where information can feel limitless but wisdom scarce, guidance matters. Thanks to Arthur C. Brooks for this powerful endorsement of #FactForwardBook, an upcoming book by our CEO Dan Gaylin. Find out more about the book and order yours at: FactForwardBook.org

TIL about endogeneity.

Yes, I ran out at 11pm last night to buy a pie for my daughter to take to school today. #HappyPiDay

What’s the difference between “good data” and “bad data”? Our CEO Dan Gaylin discusses the importance of reliable information for decision-making in this Silicon Republic interview. Dive deeper with #FactForwardBook, coming April 8 and available for pre-order now: factforwardbook.org

Does your survey panel represent the population you want to study? Check out this tipsheet from NORC's AmeriSpeak highlighting the critical questions you should ask about survey panel quality and reliability. More on response rate transparency: go.norc.org/4iOn3tk

Need some thick, ambient richness in your ears to power through the end of this week? Check out my buddy’s preview single that @chorusfm.bsky.social calls “your next obsession.” iotacentauri.bandcamp.com/album/superm...

Iowa has the second highest incidence rate of cancer in the country, and it is already feeling Trump's cuts to the workforce and research institutions trying to solve the rural cancer problem.

Opera’s back, baby.

This Thursday we will play every tune from the movie, but have no plans for mayonnaise as of yet.

Don’t miss our Harry Met Sally show in one week!

The Peterson Health Technology Institute asked NORC to survey health plans, employers, and health systems to find out what’s motivating their decisions on digital health solutions. Find out what we learned: go.norc.org/3PVPdGr

Love to see it! Kudos to Noah Plotkin, single-handedly stoking the creative flames of the North Shore.

Proud to live in a district where the superintendent publishes this in a national outlet. We must not silence ourselves out of fear. “Equity work is not intended to guarantee equal outcomes, but to ensure a fair starting point.” www.newsweek.com/defense-equi...

How Judy Garland saved “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” #jazzsky www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/a...

Found myself chuckling through this, especially the “comma drama” in God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen… blog.duolingo.com/language-of-...

Thank you.

Love this.

This is delightful to click through.

One of these per day for the next 4 years, please.

S’mores ftw.

I’ll be there. My hair is a bit longer now.

My daughter drew a house.

We actually have data on the huge economic costs of crime to victims. But are we using it to inform policy?

In rock bands this is the equivalent of “it’s not the cord.”

Should we change our name to The Chicago Jazz Dadatet? @jbsinger.bsky.social @laywilliams.bsky.social

Be careful out there, people. #jazzsky

+1!

The Jazz Dads love an impromptu call and response. #jazzsky #evanstonpour #oldcowhand

Reason #132 why I love the @chicagojazzdads.com. Here’s our drummer @jbsinger.bsky.social on his world famous podcast interviewing our guitar player @laywilliams.bsky.social about his new book on economic inequality from Princeton Press. socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com/2024/11/econ...

Follow my jazz group. Please and thanks.

W.E.B. Du Bois: “We should measure the prosperity of a nation not by the number of millionaires but by the absence of poverty, the prevalence of health, the efficiency of the public schools, and the number of people who can and do read worthwhile books.” [kottke.org]

“The University routinely scans its website as a means to identify programming or events, unrelated to academic and research functions, that may not be permitted under SB17.”

Look no further than Mehldau, many options, but my favourite performance: youtu.be/aD-b1j_huxY?...

Hi #jazzsky, thinking of doing “No Surprises” with my combo. Any favorite jazz versions of Radiohead?

Here's one reason: The expansion of audiobook sales has been GREAT for authors. It's opened up sales to a whole new class of people *who weren't reading us before.* Audio is now easily 30%+ of my income WITHOUT cutting into print/ebook sales. Let people read in every format. It's helping authors.

Yes, please.

And check out the #NORCSky starter pack to connect with our great staff and researchers. go.bsky.app/DZuJkry

For all the new folks, welcome to BlueSky! We’ve gained quite a few new followers, so we’d like to take this opportunity to re-introduce ourselves. We’re NORC at the University of Chicago, a nonpartisan research organization. go.norc.org/3CA9Gx8

Looking for gift ideas? I just stumbled on this delightful “portrait” of our house that we commissioned years ago from Wonder City Studio. Check them out: wondercitystudio.com

Heading out to Madame Zuzu’s to play the jazz brunch with these talented friends from 11:00-2:00. Stop by if you’re local!

A frustrating thing for me right now is the media narrative that RFK Jr is just an “anti-vaxxer” when he has said so many crazy things about other stuff over the years. We compiled 10 nutty clips on various topics, which still barely scratches the surface. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...