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Ok, now do the bass clef.

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Freddie H̲u̲b̲b̲a̲r̲d̲ – B̲r̲e̲a̲k̲i̲n̲g P̲o̲i̲n̲t̲ (̲1̲9̲6̲4̲)̲
Freddie H̲u̲b̲b̲a̲r̲d̲ – B̲r̲e̲a̲k̲i̲n̲g P̲o̲i̲n̲t̲ (̲1̲9̲6̲4̲)̲ YouTube video by diegodobini2

HBD Freddie Hubbard 💎🎂 #jazzsky
(fitting title for today it seems)

youtu.be/i0tvOKKhYI4

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The Language of truth
The Language of truth YouTube video by Julian Joseph - Topic

Wow, its been more than 30 years since I first heard British pianist Julian Joseph and his impressive modern post bop debut The Language of Time...with Jean Toussaint (ts/ss); Alec Dankworth (b); Mark Mondesir (d)
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#JazzPiano
#BritishJazz
#JulianJoseph
#Time
#NowPlaying

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Radiska
Radiska YouTube video by Andreas Varady - Topic

Guitarist Andreas Varady made debut at Montreux at 14, his 2018 releaseThe Quest showed an artist of inherent maturity as he shows on this melodic swinging post bop burner
Radovan Tariska-Alto
Benito Gonzalez:-P
Father Bandi - B & brother Adrian - D
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#JazzGuitar
#EuroJazz

7 hours ago 1 0 0 0
Do It Again
Do It Again YouTube video by Andreas Varady - Topic

Considered to be a childhood prodigy in Slovakia, introduced to the jazz world by Quincy Jones at the North Sea Jazz Fest at 17...whispers of Wes Montgomery & Grant Green
Brian Bromberg - B
Harvey Mason Sr. - D
Greg Phillinganes - P
Paulinho Da Costa- Perc
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#JazzGuitar

13 hours ago 2 1 0 0
Con Alma (Instrumental)
Con Alma (Instrumental) YouTube video by Mario Canonge - Topic

While Piano duo albums can be hit or miss; the 2025 Con Alma is a BIG hit!
Two French pianists of Caribbean bloodlines; Alain Jean-Marie’s of Guadeloupe heritage & Mario Mario Canonge of Martinique have a rare symmetry that shines on this Dizzy Gillespie tune
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#Caribbean
#France

14 hours ago 3 0 0 0
Groove Dario
Groove Dario YouTube video by Guido Di Leone - Topic

Many jazz fans aren't familiar with late Italian guitarist Guido Di Leone, but jazz guitar fans should give his discography a listen. Di Leone passed away in November of 2025 from a heart attack, The posthumous Promenade with Dario Deidda (Bass), Joey Baron (Drums)
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#JazzGuitar

18 hours ago 4 1 0 0
Everything Happens To Me (Remastered 2026)
Everything Happens To Me (Remastered 2026) YouTube video by Thelonious Monk - Topic

Pianist Thelonious Monk's angular cat & mouse harmonic games painted visceral imagery like few others, one can feel the forlorn melancholy in his solo reimagination of Matt Dennis tune made famous when Frank Sinatra sung it for Tommy Dorsey. 1959 Alone in San Francisco
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#SanFran

19 hours ago 6 1 0 0
The Surrounding Green
The Surrounding Green YouTube video by Fred Hersch - Topic

If you need about 6 min to cut of the noise of this world gone mad, here you go...
Pianist Fred Hersch, bassist Drew Gress, and drummer Joey Baron paint sublime impressionistic soundscapes on their new #ECM release The Surrounding Green....
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#FredHersch
#Green
#Tuesday
#NowPlaying

20 hours ago 3 0 0 0
Skyline Trio feat. Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette & Gonzalo Rubalcaba - Silver Hollow
Skyline Trio feat. Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette & Gonzalo Rubalcaba - Silver Hollow YouTube video by Gonzalo Rubalcaba Official Channel

One of the best Trio pairings of recent note....Pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, bassist Ron Carter, and the late, great, drummer Jack DeJohnette with a LIVE studio recording from their outstanding 2021 album Skyline
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#RonCarter
#JackDeJohnette
#GonzaloRubalcaba
#NYJazz
#NowPlaying

21 hours ago 3 0 0 0
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Samuel Berthoud Trio - Drive (With Samuel Berthoud, Sébastien Rudhard and Samuel Goupil)
Samuel Berthoud Trio - Drive (With Samuel Berthoud, Sébastien Rudhard and Samuel Goupil) YouTube video by Samuel Berthoud

Progressive Jazz Rock/Fusion fans will want to definitely check this kinetic Power Trio out...Guitarist Samuel Berthoud and his dynamic new release Ideas with Sébastien Rudhard, electric bass , Samuel Goupil, drums
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#JazzGuitar
#ProgressiveRock
#JazzFusion
#JazzRock
#NowPlaying

1 day ago 1 0 0 0
Reflections
Reflections YouTube video by Jesse Davis - Topic

All 4 Marsalis brothers, Nicholas Payton, Harry Connick, Jr, Terrace Blanchard, , etc. attended heralded New Orleans Center for Creative Arts which produced the "Young Lions" of the '80s, one of which is alto saxophonist Jesse Davis who shines on this Monk tune
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#TheloniousMonk

1 day ago 1 0 0 0
Stevie
Stevie YouTube video by Duke Ellington - Topic

From 1963 Masterclass in generational jazz genius, the self titled Duke Ellington & John Coltrane. Coltrane's rhythm section of Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones on some, the rest..
Duke Ellington – piano
John Coltrane – tenor
Aaron Bell – bass
Sam Woodyard – drums
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#Duke
#Coltrane

1 day ago 4 1 0 0
Cal Tjader & Charlie Byrd - Samba de Oneida (1974)
Cal Tjader & Charlie Byrd - Samba de Oneida (1974) YouTube video by Easy Sounds

From Brazilian/West Coast 1974 pairing between vibraphonist Cal Tjader & guitarist Charlie Byrd - Tambu
Bass – John Heard
Congas – Michael Smithe
Drums – Dick Berk
Piano – Mike Wolff
Guitar – Charlie Byrd
Percussion – Mike Stephans
Vibraphone – Cal Tjader
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#JazzGuitar
#Brazil

1 day ago 3 0 0 0
Fall (feat. Ambrose Akinmusire, Ron Blake, Jakob Bro, Emmanuel Michael, Gerald Clayton, Joe...
Fall (feat. Ambrose Akinmusire, Ron Blake, Jakob Bro, Emmanuel Michael, Gerald Clayton, Joe... YouTube video by Greg Hutchinson - Topic

Drummer Gregory Hutchinson didn't copy the iconic tunes of Miles Davis, but reimagines them for new jazz worlds Miles created. Interplay with Ambrose Akinmusire-TRP, Ron Blake-TS, guitarist Jakob Bro & Emmanuel Michael, Gerald Clayton-P, Joe Sanders -B is stellar!
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#JazzGuitar

1 day ago 1 0 0 0
Fran-Dance (feat. Gerald Clayton, Joe Sanders)
Fran-Dance (feat. Gerald Clayton, Joe Sanders) YouTube video by Greg Hutchinson - Topic

Miles Davis fans might want to check this one out...Drummer Gregory Hutchinson reimagines the music of Miles, not duplicates it, & the results shine on many levels...From new release Kind of Now, and this tune with pianist Gerald Clayton and bassist Joe Sanders...
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#MilesDavis

1 day ago 3 0 0 0
Beatrice
Beatrice YouTube video by Tia Fuller - Topic

Not often two sisters, who are accomplished artists on their own, release a modern jazz album, so here you go.... Saxophonist Tia Fuller with pianist sister Shamie Royston from brilliant new release Dynasty and this gorgeous duo Sam Rivers rewire
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#BlackSky
#BlackGirlMagic

1 day ago 3 0 0 0
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We could all pay heed to these wise words spoken by pianist/composer/vocalist/activist Nina Simone who words have resonance beyond music, but applies to the reality of the world we live in today.
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#NinaSimone
#WorldEvents
#USA
#Iran
#BlackSky
#Monday
#Wisdom
#BlackWomen

1 day ago 5 1 0 0
SOPHISTICATED CHOICE
SOPHISTICATED CHOICE YouTube video by D!ma Loginov - Topic

Native son of Almaty, Kazakhstan, now Amsterdam based, educated at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, makes an outstanding Post Bop debut release First Impression with
Philip Lewin, bass
Oleg Tkachenko, tenor
Alexandros Adam, guitar
Saba Okujava, piano
Kasparas Petkus, drums
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#Euro

1 day ago 3 0 0 0
Wayne Shorter Quartet - The Ruby and the Pearl
Wayne Shorter Quartet - The Ruby and the Pearl YouTube video by 60otaku4

Recorded a year after joining Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, & 4 years before joining Miles Davis' 2nd Great Quartet, tenor Wayne Shorter's 2nd solo release Second Genesis was magic. With Blakey on drums, Cedar Walton on piano and Bob Cranshaw - Bass. Not released until '70
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#JazzSky

1 day ago 6 1 0 0
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The Ruby and The Pearl
The Ruby and The Pearl YouTube video by Branford Marsalis - Topic

First heard this haunting tune written by Jay Livingston & Ray Evans in 50's movie "Thunder In The East". Wayne Shorter recorded it on album #2 Second Genesis. Saxman Branford Marsalis made magic on 2004 Eternal!
Joey Calderazzo-P, Eric Revis-B, Jeff "Tain" Watts-D
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#NowPlaying

2 days ago 4 0 0 0
Lazy Afternoon
Lazy Afternoon YouTube video by Hank Jones - Topic

The 2002 album The Touch by pianist Hank Jones was a compilation of sessions recorded 12 years apart. This simply beautiful rewire of Jerome Moross tune was recorded in 1989 and included Dave Holland-Band Keith Copeland-D, Ken Peplowski clarinet and alto sax

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Dreamland
Dreamland YouTube video by Paul Motian - Topic

From the 2004 #ECM release by drummer Paul Motain I Have The Room Above Her and a gorgeous deconstruction/reconstruction of this Charlie "Bird" Parker tune with Bill Frisell on guitar and Joe Lovano on Tenor
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#JazzGuitar
#CharlieParker
#PostBop
#NowPlaying

2 days ago 2 0 0 0
Mood Indigo
Mood Indigo YouTube video by Ellis Marsalis - Topic

Pianist Ellis Marsalis' joyous reimagination of this Duke Ellington standard exquisitely exhibits both bluish and violet tinted hues !
From one of the best Duke solo jazz releases, the outstanding 1999 Duke Is Blue
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#Piano
#Blue
#NowPlaying
#Solo
#DukeEllington
#WestSideOFJazz

2 days ago 3 1 0 0
Duo de Aguas
Duo de Aguas YouTube video by Omar Sosa - Topic

The 2018 Aguas collaboration between Cuban pianist Omar Sosa and Yilian Cañizares, a Cuban-born violinist and singer, who lives and is based in Switzerland. And Cañizares who who is classically and operatically trained is a work of art and thing of beauty..
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#Cuba
#Switzerland

2 days ago 1 0 0 0
Alejet
Alejet YouTube video by Omar Sosa - Topic

In 2009 The Barcelona Jazz Festival commissioned Cuban pianist Omar Sosa to create a musical celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the release of Miles Davis Kind of Blue. Eggun is that celebration as Sosa reimagines with Afro-Cuban impressionist colors and textures.
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#Cuba

2 days ago 3 1 0 0
Come Sunday - The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
Come Sunday - The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra YouTube video by John Clayton Jazz

Happy Sunday...
One of the most Under The Radar Big Bands of recent note, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Started 1985 in LA by the Clayton Brothers (Jeff-Bass, John-Alto) & Jeff Hamilton - Drums they are classic Big Band that can swing with bands of any era.
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#LosAngeles

2 days ago 3 0 0 0
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Retrospection
Retrospection YouTube video by Duke Ellington - Topic

Sometimes the noise of a world that is wild at heart and crazy on top needs to be shut off and instead one should focus on the fact that there is still so much beauty & love present. The 1953 sublime release Piano Reflections by Duke Ellington is an amazing reminder...
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#Duke

3 days ago 3 1 0 0
All Blues
All Blues YouTube video by Marc Copland, Gary Peacock, Paul Motian - Topic

Pianist Marc Copland offers one of the most beautiful reimaginations of the iconic Miles Davis tune on the stellar 2007 Voices: New York Trio Recordings with Gary Peacock - B and Paul Motain - D.... & you should check out Copland's solo rewire as its a thing of beauty...
#JazzMusic
#JazzSky
#NewYork

3 days ago 6 1 0 0
Andrew Hill Andrew!!! record cover

Andrew Hill Andrew!!! record cover

🎹‼️ Andrew Hill - Andrew!!! (1964)

Andrew Hill - piano
John Gilmore - tenor
Bobby Hutcherson - vibes
Richard Davis - bass
Joe Chambers - drums

#nowspinning #jazzsky #vinyl

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