https://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mtwsrqghsk2k#LunchtimeLP Wayne Shorter was born on this date in 1933. In December of 1964 he recorded Speak No Evil with Freddie Hubbard Herbie Hancock, Carter and Elvin Jone for Blue Note.. He composed all six tunes on this album, which is among Blue Note's finest IMHO #jazzsky25 Aug 2026 21:57 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwsrqghsk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mttof7jopk2g#LunchtimeLP Yesterday was Brad Mehldau's 56th birthday. He recorded Alone Together with Lee Konitz and Charlie Haden live at the Jazz Bakery in LA in 1996. It was released in 2019 on vinyl. It's an extended exploration of melody and harmony featuring long takes of half a dozen standards. #jazzsky24 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttof7jopk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mtrdavfdds2t#LunchtimeLP The Herbie Hancock Trio with Ron Carter and Tony Williams was recorded in 1977 and released in Japan that year. It wasn't released on LP in the US until 2020 when it was reissued for a limited release on Record Store Day. Mine is OG. Highly recommend, the sound is splendid #jazzsky23 Aug 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtrdavfdds2thttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mtoxbor3k22q#LunchtimeLP Freddie Hubbard's Ready For Freddie was recorded 65 years ago by Rudy Van Gelder and released on Blue Note records. It featured Bernard McKinney (euphonium), Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, Art Davis and Elvin Jones. One of my favorite records. #jazzsky22 Aug 2026 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtoxbor3k22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mtmcbpmems2c#LunchtimeLP Jazz trumpet and flugelhorn master Art Farmer was born 98 years ago today. Ron Carter and Art Farmer Live at Sweet Basil with Cedar Walton and Billy Higgins was recorded in 1990 and released in 2024 on Arkadia records. A very nice live set. #jazzsky21 Aug 2026 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmcbpmems2chttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mtjtfzdyo22n#LunchtimeLP Vanishing Point by Grammy-winning trumpeter Jake Baldwin was recorded two years ago today with his genre-blurring quartet featuring guitarist Toivo Hannigan, bassist Cody McKinney, and drummer Adam Harder Nussbaum. #jazzsky20 Aug 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjtfzdyo22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mthcr6xsks2p#LunchtimeLP Jazz pianist Jimmy Rowells was born 108 years ago today. His featured prominently on the Billie Holiday tribute LP For Lady Day by Zoot Sims with George Mraz and Jackie Williams. It was recorded in 1977 and released in 1991 by Pablo. Exemplary musicianship, highly recommended. #kazzsky19 Aug 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthcr6xsks2phttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mtevun6lh22f#LunchtimeLP It's a Breeze by Itzhak Perlman and André Previn with Jim Hall, Red Mitchell, and Shelly Mann was released in 1981 on the EMI Angel label. This is a pretty subdued set. Aside from a couple of nice solos by Jim Hall it sounds uninspired, to my ears at least. #jazzsky18 Aug 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtevun6lh22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mt7rjcipv22w#LunchtimeLP Mal Waldron was born 101 years ago today. Released in 2024 Rat Now…Paris 70 with bassist Jean-François Catoire and drummer Christian Vander was recorded in 1970 in Paris – a year after Waldron’s Free At Last was recorded and was the first release for the new label ECM. . #jazzsky16 Aug 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt7rjcipv22whttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mt5nca4w5s2d#LunchtimeLP The great Oscar Peterson was born 101 years ago today. The Sound of the Trio by the Oscar Peterson Trio with Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen was recorded in 1961 at the London House jazz club in Chicago and released in 1962 on Verve records. Great performance. #jazzsky15 Aug 2026 21:42 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt5nca4w5s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mt2r44devk2k#LunchtimeLP Miles in Tokyo was recorded live on this date in 1964 with Sam Rivers, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams. It was released in Japan in 1969 and did not appear in the US until this twofer was released in 1983. This is the only album that Sam Rivers recorded with Miles. #jazzsky14 Aug 2026 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2r44devk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3msybpsracc2o#LunchtimeLP Two great jazz pianists were born on this date, George Shearing in 1919 and Mulgrew Miller in 1955. Wingspan by Mulgrew Miller with Charnett Moffett, Tony Reedus, Steve Nelson and Kenny Garrett was released in 1987. Touch of Genius by George Shearing was released in 1952. #jazzsky13 Aug 2026 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msybpsracc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3msvogfexik2k#LunchtimeLP No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin by Meshell Ndegeocello was recorded and released in 2024 on Blue Note Records. It is a tribute to African-American thinkers and writers, including James Baldwin and Audre Lorde. Powerful genre defying music. #jazzsky12 Aug 2026 17:41 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvogfexik2khttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mst7lsla4s2p#LunchtimeLP Bobby Hutchinson's album Medina was recorded by Rudy Van Gelder on this date in 1969 but was not released until 1980. Harold Land plays both tenor and flute on this album which also included Stanley Cowell, Reggie Johnson and Joe Chambers. Highly recommend #jazzsky11 Aug 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mst7lsla4s2phttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3msqq4jyjoc2q#LunchtimeLP Oops! The Swinging Sounds Of Bill Doggett and His Combo was recorded in 1962. None of the sidemen are listed either on the record or on discogs. #jazzsky10 Aug 2026 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqq4jyjoc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mso6fsul7c27#LunchtimeLP Drummer Jack DeJohnette was born on this date in 1942. In Europe by Jack DeJohnette's New Directions was recorded live in June 1979 and released on ECM Records in September 1980. The quartet features trumpeter Lester Bowie, guitarist John Abercrombie, and bassist Eddie Gómez. #jazzsky09 Aug 2026 18:06 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mso6fsul7c27https://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3msjbyfjkd226#LunchtimeLP Rahsaan Roland Kirk was born 91 years ago today. His album Blacknuss was recorded in 1971 for Atlantic Records. It opens with a very nice cover of Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine". What follows is somewhat earthy, soulful ,funky, and gospel tinged jazz. #jazzsky07 Aug 2026 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjbyfjkd226https://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3msgmurwfcs2t#LunchtimeLP Bassist Charlie Haden was born on this date in 1937 so listening to his 1976 album Closeness with four duets Hayden recorded with Ornette Coleman, Alice Coltrane, Keith Jarrett and Paul Motian. This album is exquisite. Each side contains two tracks and each track is unique.. #jazzsky06 Aug 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgmurwfcs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mse453qcjc2u#LunchtimeLP McCoy Tyner's Focal Point was recorded 50 years ago today and released on Milestone. The ensemble included Gary Bartz, Joe Ford, Ron Bridgewater, Charles Fambrough, Eric Kamau Gravatt, and Guilherme Franco. Tyner on dulcimer on 1 tune. Good stuff, I always dig Gravatt on drums. #jazzsky05 Aug 2026 17:58 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mse453qcjc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3msdod7la2k25My review: With a sophisticated groove, Hammond B3 organist Larry Goldings, guitarist Peter Bernstein, and drummer Bill Stewart comprise a group that is arguably the finest jazz organ trio performing today. ... #jazzsky https://www.jazzpolice.com/archives/2075105 Aug 2026 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdod7la2k25https://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3msblfgvjhk2c#LunchtimeLP Recorded live in 1953 Paris Concert was released in 1972 on GNP Crescendo. It was originally released in 1962 on the French label Disques Vogue with the title Pleyel 53 (it was recorded at Salle Pleyel in Paris). It has good sound for a live recording of that vintage. #jazzsky04 Aug 2026 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msblfgvjhk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3ms7izxqda22d#LunchtimeLP Juju by Wayne Shorter with McCoy Tyner, Reggie Workman, and drummer Elvin Jones was recorded on this date in 1964 by Rudy Van Gelder for Blue Note. All tracks were composed Shorter. This was his first release on Blue Note, although Night Dreamer was recorded earlier. #jazzsky03 Aug 2026 22:06 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms7izxqda22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3ms4ph62khk2w#LunchtimeLP Back To Back: Duke Ellington And Johnny Hodges Play The Blues is a 1959 Verve release. It's a swinging affair showcasing Hodges' signature tone. Harry 'Sweets' Edison also shines as he adds a New Orleans feel. Listening to this album is a joy. #jazzsky02 Aug 2026 19:23 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms4ph62khk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3ms23luzpe22k#LunchtimeLP Lucky Thompson's Back to the World with Cedar Walton, Larry Ridley, Lewis Hayes, and Billy Higgins was released in 1979 on 5 West. Compiled from a couple of different sessions, it features Thompson's on both tenor and soprano with Walton on both acoustic and electric piano. #jazzsky01 Aug 2026 18:22 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms23luzpe22khttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mrxk4fbxhc2p#LunchtimeLP Two greats from the Detroit Jazz scene were born on this date, Hank Jones in 1918 and Kenny Burrell in 1931. In 1958 each joined recording sessions of 2 of my favorite albums. Hank Jones is on Cannonball Adderley's burning Something Else. Kenny Burrell is on Chet Baker's Chet. #jazzsjy31 Jul 2026 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxk4fbxhc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mruyuvm7ks2a#LunchtimeLP Mankunku Quartet's Yakhal’ Inkomo was recorded in Johannesburg in 1968 led by tenor saxophonist Winston Monwabisi "Mankunku" Ngozi with Lionel Pillay, Agrippa Magwaza, and Early Mabuza. The performance and recording quality is on par with the best of Blue Note. Highly recommend #jazzsky30 Jul 2026 17:50 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruyuvm7ks2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mrsibesxck2i#LunchtimeLP Jack Wilson's Easterly Winds with Lee Morgan, Garnett Brown, Jackie McLean, Bob Crenshaw and Billy Higgins. Recorded in 1967 by Rudy Van Gelder for Blue Note. Nice solos all around on this hard bop gem. This is a 2023 Blue Note Tone Poet remastered release #jazzsky29 Jul 2026 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsibesxck2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mrdglwvitc2i#LunchtimeLP I Concentrate on You: A Tribute to Cole Porter by Lee Konitz and Red Mitchell was recorded in a Copenhagen, Denmark studio in 1974 and released on SteepleChase that same year. This is a hip duet album. Lee's cool tone blends well with Red's bass on these adventurous takes. #jazzsky23 Jul 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdglwvitc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mravx5d4vk2v#LunchtimeLP tener saxophonist Junior Cook was born 92 years ago today. He appeared on Blue Mitchell's The Thing to Do. This album, which also features Chick Corea, Gene Taylor and Al Foster (in his debut recording) was recorded by Rudy Van Gelder in 1964. A hard bob classic. #jazzsky22 Jul 2026 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mravx5d4vk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/donberryman.bsky.social/post/3mr6dgay6vs2z#LunchtimeLP Oblique by Bobby Hutchinson with Herbie Hancock, Albert Stinson, and Joe Chambers. Recorded in 1967 by, Rudy Van Gelder, but not released until 1979 with a limited release in Japan. Blue Note released it in 2020 as part of the Tone Poet series. This is an excellent LP #jazzsky21 Jul 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:2zm2wp3cj2e7t6ale3ph5ph2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6dgay6vs2z