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Lee Morgan
Tom Cat (1964)

Exotique
youtu.be/HNLiGq5pvsg

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The photo shows a vinyl record album cover for Lee Morgan's Tom Cat displayed on a small wooden stand. The album is part of the Blue Note Classic series, as indicated by the logo in the top left corner. The cover art features a stylized cat face on a wall with a squiggly light trail above it. In the background, there are decorative ceramic vases on the left, a green frog figurine, and a translucent plaque with cursive writing to the right, all set on a wooden table against a brick wall.
December 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Grachan Moncur III
Evolution (1963)

The Coaster
youtu.be/3aKRxgXppQ8

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #GrachanMoncurIII #LeeMorgan #JackieMcLean #BobbyHutcherson #BobCranshaw #TonyWilliams #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
This photo shows the cover of the jazz album "Evolution" by Grachan Moncur III. The album features a striking design with a red color scheme and a pattern of dark red dots fading towards the bottom. In the upper right section, there's a black-and-white photo of a trombone player, likely Grachan Moncur III himself, with the trombone bell prominently visible. The album title "EVOLUTION" is in bold, black uppercase letters. Below Moncur's name, the featured musicians are listed: Lee Morgan, Jackie McLean, Bobby Hutcherson, Bob Cranshaw, and Anthony Williams. The Blue Note Records logo and catalog number "84153" are also visible, indicating its release under the iconic jazz label. The album is displayed upright on a wooden stand, with some decorative items in the background, including ceramic vessels and a small green frog figurine.
July 24, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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January 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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McCoy Tyner - "Live at Newport" (1964)

#NowPlaying #McCoyTyner #ClarkTerry #BobCranshaw #vinyl #VinylRecords

youtu.be/3vAsAeGA1Yk
Album cover features a close-up color photograph of MT playing the piano. He's squinting, and has a look of contemplation on his face.
June 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Bobby Hutcherson
The Kicker (1963)

Step Lightly
youtu.be/PWQU3rH9f34

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #BobbyHutcherson #JoeHenderson #GrantGreen #DukePearson #BobCranshaw #AlHarewood #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #BlueNote #TonePoet
This photo features the album cover of "The Kicker" by Bobby Hutcherson, prominently displayed on a wooden stand. The cover has a dark background with a blue-tinted image of Bobby Hutcherson playing the vibraphone. The album title and artist's name are printed clearly at the top, with the names of other musicians featured on the album listed below: Joe Henderson, Grant Green, Duke Pearson, Bob Cranshaw, and Al Harewood. The Blue Note Records logo is also visible. In the background, there's a rustic setting with decorative drums, a small green frog figurine, and a handwritten note on a glass plaque, giving the scene a cozy, vintage vibe.
August 16, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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Duke Pearson
Wahoo (1965)

ESP (Extrasensory Perception)
youtu.be/gQmPnKQNa-Q

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #DukePearson #DonaldByrd #JamesSpaulding #JoeHenderson #BobCranshaw #MickeyRoker #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The photo shows the cover of a vinyl record album titled "Wahoo!" by Duke Pearson. The cover features a sepia-toned image of Duke Pearson kneeling and smiling at the camera, surrounded by blurred figures standing around him, creating a dynamic effect. The album features other musicians: Donald Byrd, James Spaulding, Joe Henderson, Bob Cranshaw, and Mickey Roker, listed at the bottom. The record is displayed on a wooden stand on a table. In the background, there are decorative ceramic items, a green glass object, and a brick wall, giving the setting a cozy and eclectic feel.
July 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Dexter Gordon
Gettin' Around (1966)

Heartaches
youtu.be/CQrjq3nIEEk

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #DexterGordon #BobbyHutcherson #BarryHarris #BobCranshaw #BillyHiggins #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote
This photo features a vinyl record album cover displayed on a wooden stand. The album is titled "Gettin' Around" by Dexter Gordon, with other musicians listed: Bobby Hutcherson, Barry Harris, Bob Cranshaw, and Billy Higgins. The album is released under the Blue Note label, indicated by the logo and catalog number "84204" in the top right corner. The cover art is minimalist, showcasing a monochromatic image of a man sitting casually on a bicycle, surrounded by several other bikes, against a plain, textured wall. The setting suggests an urban environment. In the background, there are decorative ceramic items on the left and a green glass bottle on the right, set against a rustic brick wall. The photo is taken in a cozy, eclectic indoor space with warm lighting.
July 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Dexter Gordon
Gettin' Around (1966)

Heartaches
youtu.be/7c8e4qhx0zw?...

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #dextergordon #bobbyhutcherson #barryharris #bobcranshaw #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #bluenote
The photo features a vinyl record cover of "Gettin' Around" by Dexter Gordon. The cover art displays a vintage black-and-white image of a person on a bicycle, with other bicycles leaning against a wall. The text lists the artist Dexter Gordon and other musicians: Bobby Hutcherson, Barry Harris, Bob Cranshaw, and Billy Higgins. A sticker on the cover indicates that it is part of the "Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series." The image is set in a cozy indoor environment, with decorative pottery visible in the background and a green water bottle on the right.
March 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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🔊 #NowPlayingashtag/NowPlaying" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#NowPlaying on BBC #Radio3's #InTune

Frank Scott, Jimmy Jones, Sam Woodyard, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Cranshaw & Memvers of Duke Ellington's Orchestra:
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January 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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FelipeQuesO's #albumoftheday KILLER PERSONNEL ( #jackiemclean #tonywilliams #bobbyhutcherson #leemorgan #bobcranshaw and Mr. Moncur / all splendid compositions by #grachanmoncuriii / phenomenal recording by #rudyvangelder (big surprise, I know)
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November 16, 2024 at 4:08 PM
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Joe Henderson
Inner Urge (1964)

Isotope
youtu.be/oPclrgqIxlg

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinyl #joehenderson #mccoytyner #bobcranshaw #elvinjones #rudyvangelder #bluenote
The image shows the cover of a vinyl record titled "Inner Urge" by Joe Henderson. The design features a dark, moody photograph of a musician playing, with a prominent red and black color scheme. The top right corner shows the "Blue Note" label along with a catalog number, giving it a classic jazz album appearance. The cover is propped up on a wooden stand, and the background includes decorative items like pottery and a green bottle.
April 24, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Grant Green
Matador (1964)

Bedouin
youtu.be/7r7s37KO-AU

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #grantgreen #mccoytyner #bobcranshaw #elvinjones #rudyvangelder #bluenote #japan
This photo shows a vinyl record album cover titled "Matador" by Grant Green. The cover features a stylized, minimalist illustration of hands playing a guitar, drawn in bold black lines against a dark background. The album title "MATADOR" is in gold lettering, while "GRANT GREEN" appears prominently in large red letters. Below his name, the featured musicians McCoy Tyner, Bob Cranshaw, and Elvin Jones are listed in smaller white text. The album sits on a wooden stand, placed on a wooden table. In the background, there are decorative items, including a pair of hand drums with colorful patterns, a small green frog figurine, and some other objects slightly out of focus. The setting appears warm and cozy, likely a personal space or a music corner.
June 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Wishing the great Bob Cranshaw a Happy Heavenly 92nd Birthday. For 50+ years, his powerful bass lines drove Lee Morgan’s music and countless Blue Note classics. He lifted every bandstand he touched. 🎸

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December 3, 2024 at 9:03 PM
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Solomon Ilori and his Drum Ensemble

Gbogbo Omo Ibile (Going Home)
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#nowplaying #jazzsky #musicsky #vinylsky #solomonilori #donaldbyrd #hubertlaws #elvinjones #colleridgeperkinson #bobcranshaw #highlife #afrobeat #nigeria #bluenote
The photo shows an album cover for "Solomon Ilori and His Afro-Drum Ensemble." The design features a bold red and white color scheme with geometric shapes and patterns, including circles and rectangles. The track titles are listed as "A. Igbesi Aiye (Song of Praise to God)" and "B. Gbogbo Omo Ibile (Going Home)." The album is displayed on a wooden stand, with traditional drums and a green frog ornament in the background, set against a brick wall.
March 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM