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It's not fair…and it's not hard to fix. Pass the American Music Fairness Act and get artists paid.

Our boy @camdenstewarts performs his original composition, “Transcendence”. Really enchanting.

Harriet Tubman and Georgia Anne Muldrow Free the Soul aol.com/articles/harri…

@AshySlasheeDB The Saint

Name a Val Kilmer role that is not Batman.

“Natural Name” IS OUT. NOW. @SunnysideRec

@vurnt22 GOAT? 🤦🏻‍♀️

The fact that Larry Graham is not number one on that list tells you everything you need to know.

I liked us better before we won all those awards, liked us better, liked us better when we weren’t in the club, couldn’t get in the club - TSE youtu.be/53ZdPHdMihc?si…

@bluenoterecords tidal.com/browse/track/3…

A New Language: Carlos Niño, Nate Mercereau and Josh Johnson Bring “Freedom of Movement” to Openness Trio -> Read the JazzTimes feature! jazztimes.com/features/profi…

@3rdstreetjazz tidal.com/browse/track/1…

Good morning jazz lovers. I’m up early this morning listening to “Spectrum” by Billy Cobham and reminiscing on how I first heard this classic. I’m now reviewing it for an Instagram post. What are you listening to this morning? #BillyCobham #Jazz

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@melvingibbs @flamcity

'Mississippi' Fred McDowell 🎶'Going Down to the River'

Today, we honor the legendary Howlin’ Wolf. A Chicago Blues icon, he was a phenomenal singer, songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player whose influence on the Blues is unmatched. His work laid the foundation for countless musicians around the globe. John Lee Hooker deeply admired him and even covered his track, “I Didn’t Know.” Photos courtesy of Getty Images.

Living tributes are the best kind. As Old and New Dreams was to Ornette, Air Legacy Trio is to Henry Threadgill. Marty Ehrlich, Hilliard Greene & Pheeroan akLaff (latter who worked in New Air) bring to life one of improv music’s greatest trios at Performace Space NY. #NYCWJF

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of drummer Roy Haynes. In a career lasting over 80 years, Haynes has influenced and innovated, shaping some of the greatest recordings in jazz while altering the very fabric and direction of jazz improvisation with his mercurial, intelligent, joyous drumming. Nicknamed “Snap Crackle” for his punchy snare and cymbal patterns, Haynes’ style was characterized by crispness and finesse, as well as a tremendous sense of drive. His playing has never sounded dated. On the contrary, in every decade he has been associated with musicians on the cutting edge, having worked with such artists as Lester Young and Charlie Parker in the 1940s, Bud Powell, Sarah Vaughan and Thelonious Monk in the ‘50s, Stan Getz and Gary Burton in the ‘60s, Chick Corea in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and Pat Metheny in the ‘80s and ‘90s. His bands have included some of the more exceptional young musicians on the scene, ranging from his Hip Ensemble to his various quartets.

@MDesbarres He’s Canadian.

One of the most unique, American songwriters of all time, Neil Young has given us gifts of musical intelligence and powerful rock ‘n’ roll. His library of records is phenomenal. Educational and exciting a singular artist who knew what he wanted to say and play,happy birthday.

Harriet Tubman en el 67° Festival Anual de Jazz de Monterey, CA youtu.be/8lceoMkl7sg?si… via @YouTube @melvingibbs @flamcity @MMMusicagency @htub03

We at TNYCJR join the jazz and music world in mourning the loss of the great tenor saxophonist-composer-bandleader Benny Golson (1929-2024) who passed away yesterday at age 95. Here's our Cover Story on him from 2008...