Bobby Broom
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JIM HALL: Today we celebrate the birthday of Jim Hall.
Years ago, I heard that Jim had participated in a DownBeat Blindfold Test in which one of my recordings was played for him. Jim chuckled and said, “So that’s why Sonny never calls me anymore!” Quite a compliment.
Happy birthday, Jim Hall!
Years ago, I heard that Jim had participated in a DownBeat Blindfold Test in which one of my recordings was played for him. Jim chuckled and said, “So that’s why Sonny never calls me anymore!” Quite a compliment.
Happy birthday, Jim Hall!
December 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
JIM HALL: Today we celebrate the birthday of Jim Hall.
Years ago, I heard that Jim had participated in a DownBeat Blindfold Test in which one of my recordings was played for him. Jim chuckled and said, “So that’s why Sonny never calls me anymore!” Quite a compliment.
Happy birthday, Jim Hall!
Years ago, I heard that Jim had participated in a DownBeat Blindfold Test in which one of my recordings was played for him. Jim chuckled and said, “So that’s why Sonny never calls me anymore!” Quite a compliment.
Happy birthday, Jim Hall!
BOB CRANSHAW: Today we honor the birthday of the remarkable Bob Cranshaw, who would have been celebrating his 93rd year.
I think of him often, and he finds his way into my days regularly—whether I’m teaching, hosting my radio show, or simply enjoying music.
📸 : John Abbott
I think of him often, and he finds his way into my days regularly—whether I’m teaching, hosting my radio show, or simply enjoying music.
📸 : John Abbott
December 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
BOB CRANSHAW: Today we honor the birthday of the remarkable Bob Cranshaw, who would have been celebrating his 93rd year.
I think of him often, and he finds his way into my days regularly—whether I’m teaching, hosting my radio show, or simply enjoying music.
📸 : John Abbott
I think of him often, and he finds his way into my days regularly—whether I’m teaching, hosting my radio show, or simply enjoying music.
📸 : John Abbott
TONIGHT! Find me at Chris' Jazz Cafe with Peter Bernstein for the first of our two nights there-- November 28th & 29th. Grab your tickets via my Link in Bio and we'll see you soon.
November 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
TONIGHT! Find me at Chris' Jazz Cafe with Peter Bernstein for the first of our two nights there-- November 28th & 29th. Grab your tickets via my Link in Bio and we'll see you soon.
CHRIS’S JAZZ CAFE: One week from now, I’ll be taking the stage at Chris’s Jazz Cafe with one of my favorite modern guitarists: Peter Bernstein!
I look forward to playing with Peter every time I have the chance. Don’t miss out on seeing us next week on the 28th and 29th. Tckets via my Link in Bio.
I look forward to playing with Peter every time I have the chance. Don’t miss out on seeing us next week on the 28th and 29th. Tckets via my Link in Bio.
November 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
CHRIS’S JAZZ CAFE: One week from now, I’ll be taking the stage at Chris’s Jazz Cafe with one of my favorite modern guitarists: Peter Bernstein!
I look forward to playing with Peter every time I have the chance. Don’t miss out on seeing us next week on the 28th and 29th. Tckets via my Link in Bio.
I look forward to playing with Peter every time I have the chance. Don’t miss out on seeing us next week on the 28th and 29th. Tckets via my Link in Bio.
TONIGHT! Join me, George Kontrafouris, and Jason Wastor for the first of two nights at the legendary Green Mill here in Chicago. We’ll be on stage at 8:00 PM on November 21st and 22nd. Grab your tickets via my Link in Bio.
November 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
TONIGHT! Join me, George Kontrafouris, and Jason Wastor for the first of two nights at the legendary Green Mill here in Chicago. We’ll be on stage at 8:00 PM on November 21st and 22nd. Grab your tickets via my Link in Bio.
THE GREEN MILL! Friday and Saturday this week, catch me at The Green Mill with my pals from Greece, George Kontrafouris and Jason Wastor. We’ll be on stage there on November 21st and 22nd as the Bobby Broom Athens-Chicago Connection.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.
November 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
THE GREEN MILL! Friday and Saturday this week, catch me at The Green Mill with my pals from Greece, George Kontrafouris and Jason Wastor. We’ll be on stage there on November 21st and 22nd as the Bobby Broom Athens-Chicago Connection.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.
DR. JOHN: Today we celebrate the birthday of Mac Rebennack—better known as Dr. John. He played a major role in my early professional life, giving me consistent work as a member of his band in the 1990s. Thinking of him today, with gratitude for the music, the lessons, and the push forward.
November 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
DR. JOHN: Today we celebrate the birthday of Mac Rebennack—better known as Dr. John. He played a major role in my early professional life, giving me consistent work as a member of his band in the 1990s. Thinking of him today, with gratitude for the music, the lessons, and the push forward.
CINDY BLACKMAN SANTANA: Today I’m wishing a very happy birthday to Cindy Blackman Santana, a talented drummer & friend from Berklee back in the day. It’s been amazing to watch her go from a fellow college student to a professional at the top of her field and an icon for women in jazz.
November 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
CINDY BLACKMAN SANTANA: Today I’m wishing a very happy birthday to Cindy Blackman Santana, a talented drummer & friend from Berklee back in the day. It’s been amazing to watch her go from a fellow college student to a professional at the top of her field and an icon for women in jazz.
Bernard Wright: Today I’m remembering Bernard Wright on his birthday—a remarkable keyboardist and someone I came up with during my early years in New York. This photo is from 1981, when the two of us were on tour in Japan with Sadao Watanabe.
Remembering you today, Bernard.
Remembering you today, Bernard.
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Bernard Wright: Today I’m remembering Bernard Wright on his birthday—a remarkable keyboardist and someone I came up with during my early years in New York. This photo is from 1981, when the two of us were on tour in Japan with Sadao Watanabe.
Remembering you today, Bernard.
Remembering you today, Bernard.
SMALLS JAZZ CLUB! I’ve arrived in New York City to join my Athenian friends George Kontrafouris and Jason Wastor at Smalls Jazz Club. You can catch us as the George Kontrafouris Trio tonight, November 16th, for two great sets at 6:00 and 7:30.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.
November 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
SMALLS JAZZ CLUB! I’ve arrived in New York City to join my Athenian friends George Kontrafouris and Jason Wastor at Smalls Jazz Club. You can catch us as the George Kontrafouris Trio tonight, November 16th, for two great sets at 6:00 and 7:30.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.
KEVIN EUBANKS: Today I’m wishing a happy birthday to fellow guitarist Kevin Eubanks.
He and I met when we were students at Berklee. We even played in a band together for a while at school, put together by a fellow student.
We’re due to play together again. Wishing you the best on your birthday.
He and I met when we were students at Berklee. We even played in a band together for a while at school, put together by a fellow student.
We’re due to play together again. Wishing you the best on your birthday.
November 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
KEVIN EUBANKS: Today I’m wishing a happy birthday to fellow guitarist Kevin Eubanks.
He and I met when we were students at Berklee. We even played in a band together for a while at school, put together by a fellow student.
We’re due to play together again. Wishing you the best on your birthday.
He and I met when we were students at Berklee. We even played in a band together for a while at school, put together by a fellow student.
We’re due to play together again. Wishing you the best on your birthday.
TOMORROW! Catch me at Smalls Jazz Club in NYC with my pals from Greece, George Kontrafouris and Jason Wastor. We’ll be on stage there as the George Kontrafouris Trio on November 16th for two stellar sets.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio— grab yours and we’ll see you soon.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio— grab yours and we’ll see you soon.
November 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
TOMORROW! Catch me at Smalls Jazz Club in NYC with my pals from Greece, George Kontrafouris and Jason Wastor. We’ll be on stage there as the George Kontrafouris Trio on November 16th for two stellar sets.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio— grab yours and we’ll see you soon.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio— grab yours and we’ll see you soon.
IDRIS MUHAMMAD: Today is the birthday of a great jazz drummer, Idris Muhammad.
Idris was the drummer on the first jazz album I really fell in love with: Black Talk by Charles Earland. Later, I had the pleasure of recording w/Idris myself, on my album Modern Man. Happy Birthday, Idris Muhammad!
Idris was the drummer on the first jazz album I really fell in love with: Black Talk by Charles Earland. Later, I had the pleasure of recording w/Idris myself, on my album Modern Man. Happy Birthday, Idris Muhammad!
November 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
IDRIS MUHAMMAD: Today is the birthday of a great jazz drummer, Idris Muhammad.
Idris was the drummer on the first jazz album I really fell in love with: Black Talk by Charles Earland. Later, I had the pleasure of recording w/Idris myself, on my album Modern Man. Happy Birthday, Idris Muhammad!
Idris was the drummer on the first jazz album I really fell in love with: Black Talk by Charles Earland. Later, I had the pleasure of recording w/Idris myself, on my album Modern Man. Happy Birthday, Idris Muhammad!
HUBERT LAWS: Today we celebrate Hubert Laws, undoubtedly one of the greats. Flute, though beautiful, is not typically an instrument you hear in jazz. But Hubert’s voice still came through so strongly. The instrument didn’t matter; it was about his ideas.
Happy Birthday, Hubert Laws!
Happy Birthday, Hubert Laws!
November 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
HUBERT LAWS: Today we celebrate Hubert Laws, undoubtedly one of the greats. Flute, though beautiful, is not typically an instrument you hear in jazz. But Hubert’s voice still came through so strongly. The instrument didn’t matter; it was about his ideas.
Happy Birthday, Hubert Laws!
Happy Birthday, Hubert Laws!
SMALLS JAZZ CLUB & THE GREEN MILL: Next week, I’ll be reuniting with my friends George Kontrafouris and Jason Wastor for a pair of special shows at Smalls Jazz Club and The Green Mill. Tickets are available via my Link in Bio—see you there.
📸: Antonis Arfanis
📸: Antonis Arfanis
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
SMALLS JAZZ CLUB & THE GREEN MILL: Next week, I’ll be reuniting with my friends George Kontrafouris and Jason Wastor for a pair of special shows at Smalls Jazz Club and The Green Mill. Tickets are available via my Link in Bio—see you there.
📸: Antonis Arfanis
📸: Antonis Arfanis
RUSSELL MALONE: Today would’ve been the birthday of Russell Malone, a great guitarist and friend. This video is from the last time he & I played together; it was at Mezzrow Jazz Club in 2023.
Happy Birthday, Russell. You are missed.
Happy Birthday, Russell. You are missed.
November 8, 2025 at 11:16 PM
RUSSELL MALONE: Today would’ve been the birthday of Russell Malone, a great guitarist and friend. This video is from the last time he & I played together; it was at Mezzrow Jazz Club in 2023.
Happy Birthday, Russell. You are missed.
Happy Birthday, Russell. You are missed.
CLIFF BELL’S: If you’re in the Detroit area tonight, come join me, Justin Dillard, and Samuel Jewell at Cliff Bell’s. The three of us will be onstage there on November 1st and 2nd for two sets per night.
Find tickets via my Link in Bio. See you soon.
Find tickets via my Link in Bio. See you soon.
November 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
CLIFF BELL’S: If you’re in the Detroit area tonight, come join me, Justin Dillard, and Samuel Jewell at Cliff Bell’s. The three of us will be onstage there on November 1st and 2nd for two sets per night.
Find tickets via my Link in Bio. See you soon.
Find tickets via my Link in Bio. See you soon.
CLIFF BELL’S: Tomorrow night, I’ll be in Detroit performing w/ the Justin Dillard Organ Trio at Cliff Bell’s. We’ll be playing November 1st & 2nd at 7:30 & 9:30 PM. Tickets are in my Link in Bio.
Meanwhile, here's me, Justin, and Samuel Jewell playing at the City Winery Chicago earlier this year.
Meanwhile, here's me, Justin, and Samuel Jewell playing at the City Winery Chicago earlier this year.
October 31, 2025 at 10:16 PM
CLIFF BELL’S: Tomorrow night, I’ll be in Detroit performing w/ the Justin Dillard Organ Trio at Cliff Bell’s. We’ll be playing November 1st & 2nd at 7:30 & 9:30 PM. Tickets are in my Link in Bio.
Meanwhile, here's me, Justin, and Samuel Jewell playing at the City Winery Chicago earlier this year.
Meanwhile, here's me, Justin, and Samuel Jewell playing at the City Winery Chicago earlier this year.
NEW CITY MUSIC MAGAZINE: My thanks to New City for including me on the 2025 Music 45 list, Amy Danzer for writing the bio, and Sandy Morris for taking this photo. Each year, the magazine releases a list of 45 worthy Chicago musicians. I really appreciate it!
Read the article via my Link in Bio
Read the article via my Link in Bio
October 30, 2025 at 10:16 PM
NEW CITY MUSIC MAGAZINE: My thanks to New City for including me on the 2025 Music 45 list, Amy Danzer for writing the bio, and Sandy Morris for taking this photo. Each year, the magazine releases a list of 45 worthy Chicago musicians. I really appreciate it!
Read the article via my Link in Bio
Read the article via my Link in Bio
TOM BROWNE: Today I’m sending birthday wishes to the great Tom Browne, a powerhouse on the jazz trumpet. Not long after I got started professionally, I joined Tom’s band on his hit “Funkin’ for Jamaica” for GRP Records.
Happy Birthday, Tom— wishing you many more ahead.
Happy Birthday, Tom— wishing you many more ahead.
October 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
TOM BROWNE: Today I’m sending birthday wishes to the great Tom Browne, a powerhouse on the jazz trumpet. Not long after I got started professionally, I joined Tom’s band on his hit “Funkin’ for Jamaica” for GRP Records.
Happy Birthday, Tom— wishing you many more ahead.
Happy Birthday, Tom— wishing you many more ahead.
PETER BERNSTEIN: One month from now, on November 28th and 29th, I’m teaming up with one of my favorite contemporary guitarists at Chris’s Jazz Cafe: the one and only Peter Bernstein! Grab your tickets via my Link in Bio.
📸: Mark Sheldon
📸: Mark Sheldon
October 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
PETER BERNSTEIN: One month from now, on November 28th and 29th, I’m teaming up with one of my favorite contemporary guitarists at Chris’s Jazz Cafe: the one and only Peter Bernstein! Grab your tickets via my Link in Bio.
📸: Mark Sheldon
📸: Mark Sheldon
I had an amazing time at Andy’s Jazz Club with my pals Dennis Carroll and Kobie Watkins on Sunday. It was the capstone of Kobie’s visit to Chicago, wherein we also played the Jazz Showcase and spent a few days in the studio.
Thanks for visiting, Kobie! Hope we’ll play again soon.
📸: Bill Flowers
Thanks for visiting, Kobie! Hope we’ll play again soon.
📸: Bill Flowers
October 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I had an amazing time at Andy’s Jazz Club with my pals Dennis Carroll and Kobie Watkins on Sunday. It was the capstone of Kobie’s visit to Chicago, wherein we also played the Jazz Showcase and spent a few days in the studio.
Thanks for visiting, Kobie! Hope we’ll play again soon.
📸: Bill Flowers
Thanks for visiting, Kobie! Hope we’ll play again soon.
📸: Bill Flowers
WELDON IRVINE: Today, I’m honoring the prolific Weldon Irvine, born on this day in 1943 — a musician, playwright, and mentor who had a profound impact on my early years.
Happy birthday, Weldon — and thank you for everything.
Happy birthday, Weldon — and thank you for everything.
October 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
WELDON IRVINE: Today, I’m honoring the prolific Weldon Irvine, born on this day in 1943 — a musician, playwright, and mentor who had a profound impact on my early years.
Happy birthday, Weldon — and thank you for everything.
Happy birthday, Weldon — and thank you for everything.
EDDIE HENDERSON: Today we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Eddie Henderson.
It was very fun and definitely enlightening to have the chance to play with him. I’m glad to see he’s still out there making great music. Happy Birthday, Eddie Henderson!
Photo by Mark Sheldon
It was very fun and definitely enlightening to have the chance to play with him. I’m glad to see he’s still out there making great music. Happy Birthday, Eddie Henderson!
Photo by Mark Sheldon
October 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
EDDIE HENDERSON: Today we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Eddie Henderson.
It was very fun and definitely enlightening to have the chance to play with him. I’m glad to see he’s still out there making great music. Happy Birthday, Eddie Henderson!
Photo by Mark Sheldon
It was very fun and definitely enlightening to have the chance to play with him. I’m glad to see he’s still out there making great music. Happy Birthday, Eddie Henderson!
Photo by Mark Sheldon
ANDY’S JAZZ CLUB: Tonight, there’s a Bobby Broom Trio reunion happening at Andy’s Jazz Club: me, Dennis Carroll, and Kobie Watkins. Kobie is only in town for a little while, so I’m excited to squeeze in one more show with him before he has to head out.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio!
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio!
October 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
ANDY’S JAZZ CLUB: Tonight, there’s a Bobby Broom Trio reunion happening at Andy’s Jazz Club: me, Dennis Carroll, and Kobie Watkins. Kobie is only in town for a little while, so I’m excited to squeeze in one more show with him before he has to head out.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio!
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio!