Todd Coolman
@toddcoolman.bsky.social
A veteran professional musician in New York City specializing in jazz and classical music genres. 40-year career as a college professor specializing in jazz studies. Leisure activities include fly fishing, bird watching, hiking, and worldwide travel.
I'm pleased to announce that my Substack blog, "A Jazz Musician's Diary," is now available as a Podcast. You may find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and perhaps other platforms. I hope this offering will satisfy those who prefer Podcasts or who prefer not to read for whatever reason.
August 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I'm pleased to announce that my Substack blog, "A Jazz Musician's Diary," is now available as a Podcast. You may find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and perhaps other platforms. I hope this offering will satisfy those who prefer Podcasts or who prefer not to read for whatever reason.
I currently have 967 subscribers, and I'm on track to reach the 1,000 mark soon. Response has been 99% positive. This post has received 1,285 reads so far. If you are reading it, why not subscribe? It is FREE to subscribe. Please help me reach the 1,000 milestone and start sharing with your friends.
July 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I currently have 967 subscribers, and I'm on track to reach the 1,000 mark soon. Response has been 99% positive. This post has received 1,285 reads so far. If you are reading it, why not subscribe? It is FREE to subscribe. Please help me reach the 1,000 milestone and start sharing with your friends.
I have enjoyed the feeling of venting about the current Administration on Social Media, but besides that fleeting feeling, it does little to no good. I have decided that, rather than continuing that practice, I will join any protests that I can attend—American history shows the potential of protest.
July 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I have enjoyed the feeling of venting about the current Administration on Social Media, but besides that fleeting feeling, it does little to no good. I have decided that, rather than continuing that practice, I will join any protests that I can attend—American history shows the potential of protest.
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June 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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There are parents who send their kids to public schools simply because they can’t afford religious private schools, and the Supreme Court gave them the right to challenge whatever they want in the curriculum.
Evolution, history, climate change; they can claim anything is against their religion.
Evolution, history, climate change; they can claim anything is against their religion.
June 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
There are parents who send their kids to public schools simply because they can’t afford religious private schools, and the Supreme Court gave them the right to challenge whatever they want in the curriculum.
Evolution, history, climate change; they can claim anything is against their religion.
Evolution, history, climate change; they can claim anything is against their religion.
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Yes, I agree — it would be terrible. Please do NOT share this information!!!
June 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Yes, I agree — it would be terrible. Please do NOT share this information!!!
June 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Highly recommended. 😀
June 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Highly recommended. 😀
Stood out in the rain with 4,000 fellow citizens, Morristown, NJ, No King Day.
June 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Stood out in the rain with 4,000 fellow citizens, Morristown, NJ, No King Day.
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June 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Lee: Would say it would be “illegal DEI” for a lesson plan on the Tulsa race massacre?
McMahon: I’d have to get back to you
Lee: Do you know what the Tulsa race massacre is?
McMahon: I’d like to look into it more and get back to you on it.
McMahon: I’d have to get back to you
Lee: Do you know what the Tulsa race massacre is?
McMahon: I’d like to look into it more and get back to you on it.
June 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Lee: Would say it would be “illegal DEI” for a lesson plan on the Tulsa race massacre?
McMahon: I’d have to get back to you
Lee: Do you know what the Tulsa race massacre is?
McMahon: I’d like to look into it more and get back to you on it.
McMahon: I’d have to get back to you
Lee: Do you know what the Tulsa race massacre is?
McMahon: I’d like to look into it more and get back to you on it.
Posted this morning. Subscribe for FREE to "A Jazz Musician's Diary. Or for nominal $upport, gain exclusive access to my archive of 94 interviews I conducted with prominent jazz musicians.
June 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Posted this morning. Subscribe for FREE to "A Jazz Musician's Diary. Or for nominal $upport, gain exclusive access to my archive of 94 interviews I conducted with prominent jazz musicians.
Subscribe to my Substack blog for FREE, or for the cost of a cup of coffee, gain access to my private archive of 94 audio interviews with prominent jazz musicians.
May 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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A tribute to the late, great James Moody.
May 27, 2025 at 2:14 AM
A tribute to the late, great James Moody.
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Trump's Big Billionaire Bailout
❌ Cuts healthcare & food assistance for millions of hardworking Americans and those living in poverty
❌ Grows the deficit to give billionaires more tax cuts
❌ Saddles future generations with debt
❌ Cons hardworking people
❌ Cuts healthcare & food assistance for millions of hardworking Americans and those living in poverty
❌ Grows the deficit to give billionaires more tax cuts
❌ Saddles future generations with debt
❌ Cons hardworking people
May 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Trump's Big Billionaire Bailout
❌ Cuts healthcare & food assistance for millions of hardworking Americans and those living in poverty
❌ Grows the deficit to give billionaires more tax cuts
❌ Saddles future generations with debt
❌ Cons hardworking people
❌ Cuts healthcare & food assistance for millions of hardworking Americans and those living in poverty
❌ Grows the deficit to give billionaires more tax cuts
❌ Saddles future generations with debt
❌ Cons hardworking people
Subscribe for free, or make a small contribution to gain access to 94 recorded interviews I have conducted with prominent jazz musicians.
May 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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An Insider's View of a Lifetime in Jazz. Subscribe for FREE, or become a Paid subscriber for a marginal fee for access to a private archive containing 94 interviews with today's leading jazz artists.
May 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
An Insider's View of a Lifetime in Jazz. Subscribe for FREE, or become a Paid subscriber for a marginal fee for access to a private archive containing 94 interviews with today's leading jazz artists.