Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶 @TheVelvetVoyce Twitter profile

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

5 years

Its so easy to complain about what jazz radio ISN'T doing when you have no clue as to what it takes to do the things we DO do. Ain't nobody playing jazz for the money. We ALL do it for the love and passion we have for the music. PeriodT.

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

20 days

@GeauxGabrielle Jennifer who? Not that chick from the block. To hear her sing???? Did she mean for that comma to be a period cuz.......hell no.

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

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@jjjjjessika @MediumSizeMeech We are. Why we would want to see him laying on the floor while she was accepting her first Emmy?? Heck why would we want to see anyone laying on the floor while anyone was accepting an Emmy? He was wrong period. 🤷🏾‍♀️

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Born on this day in Chicago, IL...the one, the only, the MAN: Happy 83rd birthday to Herbie Hancock! Share your favorite Herbie albums, music periods, songs, and stories as we celebrate a TRUE G.O.A.T.!

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R.I.P. to the legendary Ahmad Jamal.

Ahmad Jamal, jazz pianist with a spare, hypnotic touch, dies at 92

His taut and rhythmically supple approach to jazz piano — notably his best-selling recording of “Poinciana” — influenced generations of other musicians who embraced his less-is-more dynamics

www.washingtonpost.com

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On this day in 1964, McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, Elvin Jones & John Coltrane went to Rudy Van Gelder studios in NJ and recorded a masterpiece: "A Love Supreme".

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

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The best selling #Jazz record of all time and a masterpiece was released on this day in 1959: Miles Davis 🎺 Cannonball Adderley 🎷 John Coltrane 🎷 Bill Evans 🎹 Wynton Kelly 🎹 (Freddie Freeloader) Paul Chambers 🎻 (bass) Jimmy Cobb 🥁 "Kind of Blue"

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He's composed over 40 film scores, including, well, just about every 🎥 for Spike Lee as well as "The Woman King". In 2021, he made history by being the 1st African American to compose an opera at the Met. A very happy birthday to NOLA's own Terence Blanchard!

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

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Born on this day in Chicago, IL....Happy heavenly birthday Gil Scott Heron.

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@TheVelvetVoyce

1 year

Sigh. Some legends...you really hope will live forever. 💔

Wayne Shorter, icon of jazz saxophone, dies aged 89

Composer and performer traversed numerous phases of jazz history, and fused his playing with the likes of Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell and Carlos Santana

www.theguardian.com

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

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1 year

Released on this day in 1976, Marvin Gaye's: "I Want You"

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Released on this day in 1976: Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the key of Life" widely regarded as one of the greatest albums in the history of recorded music (Umm, YES!) So.....I have to ask: What's your favorite track?

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Born on this day, a name that should be mentioned more often so let's truly celebrate him today. He is known as the Father of South African Jazz.....Happy heavenly birthday to Hugh Masekela!

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@TheVelvetVoyce

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Born on this day in Pittsburgh, PA... Do you know he recorded the original version of "The Greatest Love of All" in 1977? Let's dive into ALL of his gems, share your favorites, and celebrate *the* George Benson, who turns 80 today! Happy birthday "Bad Benson"!

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Eleanora Fagan.....a.k.a. Billie Holiday...a.k.a. Lady Day, born on this day in Philadelphia, PA.

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Released on this day in 1970, Miles Davis "Bitches Brew"

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@TheVelvetVoyce

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Born on this day, the 1st female musician to be signed to the Blue Note label and one of the baddest to ever play a flute. Ever. Oh and that's her on Stevie's "Another Star" going OFF! The happiest 73rd birthday to Bobbi Humphrey!! (Love me some her!!)

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#JazzTwitter I think we should show some love to these fellas from D.C. if that's okay with you. What yall know about "The Blackbyrds"

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@TheVelvetVoyce

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R.I.P. Astrud Gilberto 💔

Astrud Gilberto, the voice of ‘The Girl From Ipanema’, dies aged 83

Brazilian musician’s debut recording happened by complete chance, after she volunteered to sing on the English version of the 1962 track

www.independent.co.uk

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As a member of the Ramsey Lewis trio he said "I’m going to form my own group that’s gonna do magic. We’re gonna play R&B, pop, jazz, and dance." And he did just that & more with the group we now know (& ❤️) as Earth, Wind & Fire. A happy heavenly groovy birthday to Maurice White

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We don't talk about this man enough. He could get *so* funky with it too. Born on this day in San Rafael, CA let's celebrate and show all the love (and share your favorite songs and stories) to the one and only George Duke. He would have been 77 today. 🎹

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Not sure what music would be without Stevie Wonder, but thankfully, we will never know. We reserve the title "G.O.A.T." for legends like this. A very happy birthday to the one and only: Stevie Wonder.

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Born on this day in Chicago IL, a happy heavenly birthday to a soul legend, Donny Hathaway, who would have been 78 today. 💜

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Groove. Funk. Soul. He embodies all of the above and then some. Everybody, join me in wishing the happiest 83rd birthday to *THE* Roy Ayers!!

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

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2 years

Today marks the 63rd anniversary of an album so close to perfect, it still holds claim to the best selling Jazz album to this very day. Released August 17th 1959: Miles Davis, Kind of Blue. What is your favorite track from this timeless classic? 🤔👇🏾

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

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Recorded on this day in 1964 in one session: John Coltrane 🎷 Mccoy Tyner 🎹 Jimmy Garrison 🎻(bass) Elvin Jones 🥁 "A Love Supreme"

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@nydiasimone Eye roll. We have to stop labeling people Black when they themselves have said they do not identify as such. Period. And Zoe has let it be known and then some.

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@TheVelvetVoyce

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"The piano ain't got no wrong notes." What more is there to say? A true legend was born on this day in Rocky Mount, NC. Happy heavenly birthday to pianist and composer : Thelonious Sphere Monk.

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1 year

I don't care what kind of music you're into, you have heard the sound of this man's bass at one time or another. This I can almost bet. So everyone needs to make sure they wish the amazing, the legendary, THE Ron Carter, the happiest of birthdays EVER!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY RON! 🥳

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

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Released on this day in 1972: It's the 50th anniversary of Stevie Wonder's "Talking Book." I have to ask: Which song(s) is your favorite? 🤔👇🏾

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

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Born on this day in Detroit, MI, you've heard him on Miles's "Bitches Brew" and he was a member of Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi and Headhunters band (he co-wrote "Butterfly") so even if you don't *think* you know him, you do! Happy 83rd bday to Bennie Maupin!!

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Sigh. The way I feel about this woman, this voice?? Cannonball Adderley suggested she move to NY from Ohio where she was then signed to Capitol records after they heard her demo which included the song: "Guess Who I saw Today" Happy heavenly birthday to Nancy Wilson 💜

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Taken on this day in 1958, one of the most iconic photos in #Jazz history: "A Great Day in Harlem".

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"Music is my way of expressing my deepest emotions and connecting with the world." Born on this day in Hamlet, NC, he is one of the most influential #Jazz musicians of all time. Happy heavenly birthday to the great John Coltrane, who would have been 97 today!

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

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#Jersey

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Born on this day in Chicago, IL, let's show some love and celebrate a drummer who has played with Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Charles Lloyd, Keith Jarrett and many more..... Happy 81st birthday to Jack DeJohnette!!

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Miles Davis said about the 2nd Great Quintet: "He was the center that the groups sound revolved around." Born on this day in Chicago, IL, let's give this drummer some love: Happy birthday (above) Tony Williams.

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The happiest birthday to Roberta Flack!! We love you!

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Not too long ago, I mentioned my favorite Steely Dan song was "Aja" because of Wayne Shorter. However, this man brought something to that song that has been called "the stuff of legend"....and it certainly was and still is. The happiest 78th birthday to Steve Gadd!

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Good morning tweeps! Any fans of "Incognito" out there?

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Born on this day in Milwaukee, WI., Happy Birthday Anniversary to an absolute favorite, Al Jarreau, who would have been 83 today! I'm starting my morning off w "Spain (I can recall)," a Chick Corea composition that Al wrote the lyrics to. 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

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Happy Saturday #JazzTwitter Fans of Weather Report, where ya at??

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This album was mentioned last night on the Roberta Flack documentary. SO much can be and has been said about this one. A classic? Yes, indeed. Released on this day in 2000: D'Angelo "Voodoo". Dare I ask, what's your favorite track? 👇🏾

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

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Jedidiah. I hope I'm around to spin your first album. 😊

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Jedidiah Olawunmi is practicing in the park, then suddenly perform for unplanned audience. #jazz #Jazzmusic

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Recorded on this day in 1963, the only album Coltrane would do w a vocalist, and a truly beautiful album at that: John Coltrane 🎷 Johnny Hartman 🎤 Mccoy Tyner 🎹 Jimmy Garrison 🎻 Elvin Jones 🥁 "John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman"

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No lie. If I had her address she would be receiving THE biggest bouquet today....because she is truly deserving of all the flowers to enjoy. Happy beautiful birthday to *the* Patrice Rushen! 👏🏿👏🏿

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

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1 year

Good morning #JazzTwitter . Any Jazz Crusaders fans out there?

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*Released* March 11, 1976, produced by Wayne Shorter & Joe Zawinul and the 1st Weather Report album to feature one of the baddest bassists ever: Jaco Pastorius "Black Market"

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

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Gil Scott Heron's dad 🇯🇲

UptownBerber

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The Jamaican footballer Gil Heron - the father of poet Gil Scott Heron - first ever black player to play for Celtic in 1951; played for Jamaica and US teams in 1940s.

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The Reverend turns 77 today. Happy Birthday Al Green!

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3 years

@MonicaLewinsky I highly doubt you'll read this but I was down and out and between jobs and took on a waitress job at a restaurant in NYC. You were a guest of mine one time and were SO nice and polite to me. I dealt w my share of "not so nice" diners...you were not one of them. Happy birthday!!

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A Queen was born on this day in Memphis, TN. Some artists really don't need any further introduction because their name speaks for itself. Happy Heavenly Birthday to the one and only, there will never be another, Aretha Franklin.............."YEAH".

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Tweeps. Earth Wind & Fire's Verdine White turns 72 today! Let's show him all the birthday love! 🥳

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"Prez" (nickname given to him by Billie Holiday. He gave her the nickname Lady Day) a.k.a. Lester Young, born on this day in Woodville, MS.

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THIS is deserving of an early celebration. Released on October 26th, 1973, Happy 50th Anniversary to this funky groovy album: "Head Hunters".

Herbie Hancock

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“Sly” - Live in Bremen, Germany (1974) Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of the release of "Head Hunters." Listen:

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While I know many of us plan to watch this on Friday, I want to encourage ALL of you to support this very important documentary. The powers that be at Amazon need to know how important these stories and musicians are to the WORLD. So let's show up and show out on August 25th! 👇🏾

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Released on this day in 1989, it features the last studio recordings of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, introduced many to Tevin Campbell, and won 7 Grammys including Album of the Year: Quincy Jones: "Back on the Block".

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Born on this day in Houston, TX, he's not only a founding member of The Jazz Crusaders, but he also played on the Jackson 5's "ABC" , "I Want You Back" & "The Love You Save" as well as Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" & "Let's Get It On". Happy heavenly birthday to Wilton Felder! 🎷🎻

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Born on this day in Kansas City, MO in 1926, she laid eyes on the trombone in grade school & had to have one. A true jazz pioneer, she's played w Diz and Basie to name a few and arranged for many like Bille Holiday and Marvin Gaye. Let's celebrate trombonist & arr.: Melba Liston

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Happy Heavenly 101st birthday to one of the masters of the Bass...... Charles Mingus.

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Released on this day in 1979, his 1st album produced by the G.O.A.T. Quincy Jones...... Michael Jackson: "Off the Wall" It's HARD to pick a fave from this one but if you did...which one would it be? 🤔

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There's opinion, and then there's fact. And the FACT is, no matter what the opinion, Miles Davis's "Kind of Blue" is a classic, monumental album that has not been duplicated since 1959. Period.

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@MavericAndretti @tenderoniTONY It's disrespectful to the artist AND their time when the hosts aren't prepared for an interview. They got things to do.....heck.

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Released on this day in 1981: Quincy Jones, "The Dude".

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My phone doesn't take the greatest pics....but those that know, know!

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@TheVelvetVoyce

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These 60 seconds will turn your day around 👇🏾

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Cantaloupe Island - Live Under The Sky 1991

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Anyone familiar with Eumir Deodato? He's a pianist, arr., composer from Brazil. This album was released January of 1973, known to be the most successful release for the CTI label. Happy 50th Anniversary to Eumir Deodato's "Prelude". Give it a listen. 👇🏾

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Born on this day in Plainfield, NJ, Happy "heavenly" birthday to pianist & composer Bill Evans, who would have been 94 today.

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Reuben Wilson, organist who helped usher in soul jazz, has died at 88

The funk-ridden grooves of Wilson's music could feel larger than life, particularly those he created for Blue Note Records in the late 1960s and early '70s.

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"When I sing, trouble can sit on my shoulder and I don't even notice." That's how we feel every single time we hear the voice of the "Divine One". Born on this day in Newark, NJ: Sarah Vaughan

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@CandyandLane @King_BxX @DamsonIdris Girl. BIGLY FINE. If she don't get all the way outta here w that slander.

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One of the greatest bandleaders of all time was born on this day in Red Bank, NJ........ Happy "heavenly" birthday to the legendary Count Basie!

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Ahmad Jamal made a trio sound like the richest sound you ever did hear.

maya cade

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rip to the incomparable ahmad jamal. few can make the keys sing as he did, even fewer have the ability to open sonic pathways to the soul. we will always sing your name. ahmad jamal trio live in 1971.

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Born on this day in Washington, DC. Composer, arranger, pianist, bandleader......a true G.O.A.T.! Happy Birthday in heaven to the great Duke Ellington!

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"I'm John Francis Pastorius III. I'm the greatest bass player in the world." Born on this day in Norristown, PA, Happy heavenly birthday to Jaco Pastorius, who would have been 72 today.

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We ❤️ you Chaka Khan!!! Happy 70th birthday!!

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Another one from my dad's (and now mine) record collection. Chaka's debut album released in 1978.

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BOTD.....A very happy birthday to Sade Adu.

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Any Gil Scott Heron fans out there? Tune in this evening and every Thursday 👇🏾

Real Jazz SiriusXM

@RealJazzSXM

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For #BHM Real Jazz celebrates one of the most influential singers in Black music. Listen today & every Thursday at 6pm ET/ 3pm PT for Pieces of a Man: Gil Scott-Heron, hosted by author @mbaram who brings rare insight into the life of the revered poet, writer & singer.

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Happy heavenly birthday to a G.O.A.T.: Miles Dewey Davis III

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Born on this day in Allentown, PA....Happy birthday to pianist and Keith Jarrett, who turns 78 today.

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Tweeps. It's the birthday of one of our favorites. BOTD in Los Angeles, CA.....the happiest birthday to Patrice Rushen, who turns 69 today!

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R.I.P. Les McCann

'Compared to What' performer Les McCann, a wellspring for hip-hop samples, dies at 88

The Kentucky native joined the West Coast jazz scene, but his performance of "Compared to What" at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1968 transcended geography.

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He's one of the most recorded drummers in #Jazz whose played w Sassy (I ❤️ when she announces him on "Shulie A Bop"), Bird, Monk, Lester Young, Leon Thomas, Chick Corea, & many others. His "Fountain of Youth" band is Grammy award winning, and he turns 98 today! Roy. Haynes!

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Beautiful.

Sheet Music Library (PDF)

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Herbie Hancock describing the time he played the wrong chord with Miles, and what that taught him about life. Miles is quoted as saying: “ It’s not the note you play that’s the wrong note – it’s the note you play afterwards that makes it right or wrong.”

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Released on this day in 1975: Earth Wind & Fire's "That's the way of the World".

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"So go on and play, and if you make a mistake, make it loud so you won't make it next time." A true master teacher was born on this day in Pittsburgh, PA. Happy heavenly birthday to the great Art Blakey!

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A couple days ago we celebrated "A Love Supreme". Today we celebrate the beautiful pianist you hear on that album & many classic recordings as part of the John Coltrane Quartet. His work as a leader deserves to be highlighted as well. Happy heavenly birthday McCoy Tyner #Philly

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"I will never again play anything that does not have social significance." -Max Roach This album cover was taken at a "Whites Only" counter and the men were making a statement. Peep the clerks face in the back.

Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

1 year

"I think that the rhythm sections, drummers in particular, are the unsung heroes of the music. It's the rhythm section that has changed the styles from one period to the other." Happy heavenly 99th bday to Max Roach! 🥁 (There is dispute on actual bday being the 8th) #JazzTwitter

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

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"But as a composer dreams on and on And his dreams are hopeless it seems Even if the people don’t listen He can always thank God for his dreams" -Quincy Jones 70 + years in music. No need to specify a genre. He IS 1. THE G.O.A.T. PERIOD. HAPPY 90TH Q!

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

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I just threw my cup of coffee in the trash cuz this got me up and at it better than any bean could!! 🙌🏾👇🏾

Jazz Is Dead

@jazzisdeadco

7 months

#GeorgeDuke plays live with The #CannonballAdderley Quintet at the 7th Newport Jazz Festival held in The Netherlands, 1971 #jazzisdead

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

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Recorded on March 18th-19th, 1963, Creed Taylor shelved it for a year, fearing it would be a commercial failure. It ended up being 1 of the best selling Jazz albums of all time and the 1st to win a Grammy for "Album of the Year". "Getz/Gilberto"

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

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Recorded on this day in 1964, (can we talk about how super dope Wayne is as a composer?) Wayne Shorter 🎷 Herbie Hancock 🎹 Freddie Hubbard 🎺 Ron Carter 🎻(bass) Elvin Jones 🥁 "Speak No Evil"

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

9 months

"To me, Jazz means: I dare you." There is SO much to be said about this man. Born on this day in Newark, NJ....A happy heavenly 90th birthday to a true Jazz master and legend: Wayne Shorter. (I 💜 this pic w Wayne smiling)

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

3 months

Just read an article that said Cannonball Adderley will be forever linked to his work with Miles Davis and I went, "Huh??" Cannonball will forever be linked to his own work, which was great enough to stand on its own recognition.

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

1 year

Tweeps. Here's some Monk for your morning (and afternoon)

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

5 months

Released on this day in 1959, a forever classic...... Dave Brubeck Quartet: "Time Out".

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

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Recorded on April 19th & and 20th, 1971, his debut *studio* recording: Gil Scott-Heron "Pieces of a Man"

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

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Keith Edward Elam, better known as "Guru", born on this day in Roxbury, MA. Happy Heavenly birthday to one of hip- hops legends.

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

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Duke Ellington called him the "Maharaja of the keyboard", Born on this day in Montreal Canada, let's celebrate a great pianist who would have been 98 today: Oscar Peterson

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Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶

@TheVelvetVoyce

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Recorded January 20-22 1965, the 1st *release* from the "2nd Great quintet". When Wayne joined the group, the band seemed to communicate through "mental telepathy". (He wrote the title track) Miles Davis 🎺 Wayne Shorter 🎷 Herbie Hancock 🎹 Ron Carter 🎻 Tony Williams 🥁

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