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Madlib - Stepping Into Tomorrow

raunii wrote 1 day ago: Madlib re-working Donald Byrd’s “Stepping Into Tomorrow”. Off ‘Shades of Blu … more →

Tags: Music, madlib, stepping into tomorrow, Shades of Blue

J Dilla ft. Dwele- "Think Twice"

jolowitz wrote 5 days ago: I want to start of this jazzy, relaxed Dilla Sunday with this relaxed, jazzy Jay Dee treat from his … more →

Tags: hip-hop/rap, Dilla Sundays, Old School, jazz, 2001, dj jazzy jeff, Dwele, J Dilla, j-live

Sonny Rollins Vol 1 (1956) Blue Note/ Music Matters edition73 comments

LondonJazzCollector wrote 6 days ago: Selection: Decisions  (Music Matters edition) New rip corrected runtime: 7:58 +2 secs lead-in Downlo … more →

Tags: Audiophile Pressing, Blue Note, Music Matters, original pressing, bluenote, Gene Ramey, Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, Wynton Kelly

Remembering Donald Byrd (1932-2013)

bopandbeyond wrote 2 weeks ago: It took Donald Byrd passing away earlier this year to really get me listening to jazz again. And I … more →

Tags: jazz, Music

Donald Byrd -- Night Flower

bopandbeyond wrote 2 weeks ago: Donald Byrd (trumpet); Wayne Shorter (tenor sax); Herbie Hancock (piano); Butch Warren (bass); Billy … more →

Tags: jazz, Music, Blue Note Records, billy higgins, herbie hancock, wayne shorter, Butch Warren

Moving the pile....

Smooth Jazz Entertainment wrote 3 weeks ago: That’s the best way to describe how I’ve been feeling lately.  If it’s isn’t … more →

Tags: jazz, hip-hop, Pile, Moving, Chris Kelly, Stuck, Sand, new, Beginnings

Jackie McLean Jackies Bag (1959/60) Blue Note40 comments

LondonJazzCollector wrote 3 weeks ago: Artists Side 1: Donald Byrd (t) Jackie McLean (as) Sonny Clark (p) Paul Chambers (b) Philly Joe Jone … more →

Tags: Blue Note, Jackie McLean, Art Taylor, Blue Mitchell, Kenny Drew, Paul Chambers, Philly Joe Jones, Sonny Clark, Tina Brooks

ownthinkmusic wrote 1 month ago: “As the sun is shining, I decided to give away this bootleg I made that’s been doing the … more →

Tags: Free Download, house, Joy Orbison, summer, Donell Jones, Mind What, Scntst, donell, soundcloud

Walter's World: Dance Theatre of Harlem (with video)

Harlem World Magazine wrote 1 month ago: By Walter Rutledge In 2004 America’s barrier breaking ballet company, Dance Theatre of Harlem was fo … more →

Tags: Harlem, Harlem dance, Agon, Alvin Ailey, Andre Eglevsky, Aretha Franklin, Arthur Mitchell, Ashley Murphy, Contested Space

Friday Scribble -bunnie

the 3feet factory wrote 1 month ago: Hmmm…  this one, I have no idea where this one came from.  Maybe, it’s Nosferatu’s pet bunny or it’s … more →

Tags: ear transplant, Sketches, Illustration, Art, 3Feet, Moon, Illustrations, Sketch, monster

Soul Music Legend: George Jackson

garlicneversleeps wrote 1 month ago: One of the legends of soul music, George Jackson, passed away on Monday this week. If you never hear … more →

Tags: Music, Wilson Pickett, Memphis, Hi Records, Kent Records, Fame Records, candi staton, spinners, Lou Bond

Classic of the day: Donald Byrd - Lansana's Priestess

koalacrunk wrote 1 month ago: How much of a proper don was Donald Byrd? If your answer goes something like; “he easily coppe … more →

Tags: Music, soul, Classic, jazz, funk, Lansana's Priestess, street lady

Sunday Slowdown Ep. 10

ashakimusic wrote 1 month ago: It’s back to basics R&B. A test of memory with songs that never quite reached the top of t … more →

Tags: sunday slow down, Billy Paul, marlena shaw, Margie Joseph, quincy jones, minnie riperton, Gene Dunlap, George Benson, The Blackbyrds

New Donald Byrd Quintet - Byrd in Paris (1958) Brunswick1 comment

LondonJazzCollector wrote 1 month ago: Selection: Dear Old Stockholm Download: temp0-394.mp3 // Artists Donald Byrd (t) Doug Watkins (b) Ar … more →

Tags: Doug Watkins, Art Taylor, Bobby Jaspar, Walter Davis Junior, Brunswick

That Blues Soul

meganchristi wrote 1 month ago: Donaldson Toussaint L’Ouverture Byrd II (December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American … more →

Tags: Music, jazz, Blues, trumpet, Old School, back musicians

Walter's World: Weekend Picks, Dance- April 5, 2013

Harlem World Magazine wrote 1 month ago: By Walter Rutledge This weekend dance takes the lead. We have modern dance in Chelsea, dance theatre … more →

Tags: Harlem, Harlem dance, Alvin Ailey, Video, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Walter Rutledge, Robert Garland, Walter's World, daniel beaty

Donald Byrd on "Nutty"

Jamie Breiwick wrote 2 months ago: Donald Byrd – “Nutty”  Download PDF: Bb | C Buy Track: iTunes Riverside (1963) Jim … more →

Tags: Transcriptions, #ttmusic, jimmy heath, Nutty, Thelonious Monk

Will Downing reflects on Donald Byrd and career ups-and-downs

Karen Vaughn wrote 2 months ago: If there wasn’t a Donald Byrd, there would be no Will Downing. Plain and simple. The legendary trump … more →

Tags: Entertainment BuzZ, Career, R&B, School, Singers, soul, will downing, music education

Donald Byrd - Lansana's Priestess

uobeats wrote 2 months ago: … more →

Tags: jazz, Soulful, soul, Birmingham, UK, Charlie Towler


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