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Dexter Gordon’s “Go!” is a hard bop treasure. His tenor sings with authority, backed by #SonnyClark, #ButchWarren and #BillyHiggins. A @bluenoterecords.bsky.social “Classic Vinyl Series” masterpiece, mastered by Kevin Gray. Timeless jazz brilliance. #DexterGordon #Jazz #JazzSky
January 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
3rdstreetjazz.bsky.social
Lee Morgan’s “Taru” is a bold mix of hard bop and modal brilliance. Shelved in ’68, released in ’80, it now shines through this @bluenoterecords Tone Poet reissue. #Jazz #LeeMorgan #BlueNoteRecords #TonePoet #LeeMorgan #GeorgeBenson #ReggieWorkman #BillyHiggins #JohnHicks #JazzSky
January 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
roblarocque.bsky.social
Record of the Day:
We’re all going somewhere, might as well ride in style
#MusicSky #Jazz #VinylSky #BobbyHutcherson #VinylRecords #ModalJazz #BillyHiggins #VinylCommunity #HerbieLewis #McCoyTyner #PostBop #JoeHenderson #JazzSky #Vibraphone
August 27, 2025 at 2:51 AM
roblarocque.bsky.social
A song a day sometimes.
#SongOfTheDay #MusicSky #JazzSky#SonnyRollins #DonCherry #HenryGrimes #BillyHiggins
Sonny Rollins, Don Cherry, Henri Grimes & Billy Higgins
YouTube video by All That Jazz Don Kaart
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 3:10 AM
thethealbert.bsky.social
Sandy Bull "Fantasias For Guitar And Banjo", Vanguard, 1963 (re.) Sandy Bull (guitar, banjo), Billy Higgins (drums). Photography by David Gahr (album cover), #sandybull #billyhiggins #fantasiasforguitarandbanjo #vanguard #vinyl #nowplaying #musicsky #vinylsky
April 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
darkfunk.com
Lee Morgan
Search for the New Land (1964)

youtu.be/73rT4Gsh7nU?...

#jazzsky #vinylsky #jazz #leemorgan #wayneshorter #grantgreen #herbiehancock #reggieworkman #billyhiggins #vangelder #bluenote #classicvinyl
Lee Morgan Search for the New Land (1964) Vinyl LP
February 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
rickmclaughlin.com
PM #commuterelief is a Joe Henderson album I have never heard before: “Mirror Mirror”. Cool record. #jazzmusic #joehenderson #roncarter #chickcorea #billyhiggins #jazzsky #music #musicsky
April 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
yonforest.bsky.social
Dexter Gordon Quartet - "Bouncin With Dex" (1975)

#NowPlaying #DexterGordon #BillyHiggins #NielsHenningOrstedPedersen #VinylRecords #vinyl

youtu.be/bsH507tB4RY
Album cover features a b&w photograph of DG playing the sax.
June 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
darkfunk.com
Lee Morgan
The Procrastinator (1967)

Party Time
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIek...

#jazzsky #nowplaying #jazz #leemorgan #wayneshorter #bobbyhutcherson #herbiehancock #roncarter #billyhiggins #vangelder #bluenote
Lee Morgan The Procrastinator (1967) Vinyl LP
February 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
3rdstreetjazz.bsky.social
Lee Morgan’s @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #TonePoet album “Taru” is a soulful journey through hard bop & modal jazz brilliance. Recorded in ’68, released in ’80, it swings with passion, precision, and purpose.

#Jazz #LeeMorgan #BlueNote #JazzSky #GeorgeBenson #ReggieWorkman #JohnHicks #BillyHiggins
November 23, 2024 at 3:58 AM
jrndbr.bsky.social
A nice classic to kick-off the weekend.

Lee Morgan - The Rumproller
(2020 – Worldwide, Reissue, Stereo 180g, Blue Note – 0850312)

#nowplaying #nowspinning #jazzsky #vinylsky #leemorgan #joehenderson #billyhiggins #hardbop
February 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
darkfunk.com
Lee Morgan
The Sidewinder (1964)

Gary's Notebook
youtu.be/F2jCyTR1nOk

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #LeeMorgan #JoeHenderson #BarryHarris #BobCranshaw #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #AlfredLion #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record of Lee Morgan’s album The Sidewinder propped up on a wooden surface next to a lamp and decorative pottery. The album cover features a black-and-white image of a trumpeter in the background, with bold black and red typography listing the title and musicians. Behind the setup, there is a rustic brick wall that adds texture to the cozy indoor scene.
March 12, 2026 at 12:51 AM
darkfunk.com
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
psavelon.bsky.social
1987 - Cedar Walton trio - Dublin
#CedarWalton (p), David Williams (b), #BillyHiggins (dr)
#jazz jazzsky
1987 - Cedar Walton trio - Dublin
March 29, 2026 at 1:40 PM
darkfunk.com
Lee Morgan
The Procrastinator (1967)

The Procrastinator
youtu.be/Sj-yoDI33YM

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #LeeMorgan #WayneShorter #BobbyHutcherson #HerbieHancock #RonCarter #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote
This photo shows the cover of a vinyl record from the Blue Note Jazz Classic Series titled "The Procrastinator" by Lee Morgan. The album cover features a sepia-toned photograph of Lee Morgan sitting thoughtfully with his hand resting on his chin. The text above the photo reads, "Two previously unissued all-star sextet sessions featuring the great trumpeter with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Bobby Hutcherson, Julian Priester, Harold Mabern, George Coleman and others." The album cover is placed on a wooden stand, with some decorative items in the background, including patterned pottery, a green glass sculpture, and a small frog figurine.
August 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM
darkfunk.com
Jackie McLean
A Fickle Sonance (1961)

Sundu
youtu.be/SJCtK_RVPcg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JackieMcLean #TommyTurrentine #SonnyClark #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
This photo displays the cover of the jazz album "A Fickle Sonance" by Jackie McLean. The album cover features a black-and-white photograph of a man, likely McLean, wearing a houndstooth patterned hat and holding his hand to his head. The album title is written in green and yellow capital letters, while Jackie McLean's name is in bold white. Additional text lists the featured musicians: Tommy Turrentine, Sonny Clark, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The Blue Note label and catalog number "84089" are also visible. The album is propped up on a wooden stand, with a background featuring decorative items, including ceramic drums, a green glass tree, and handwritten notes.
July 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
darkfunk.com
Sonny Clark
Leapin' and Lopin' (1962)

Melody for C
youtu.be/k3Jv3gqCuzM

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #SonnyClark #CharlieRouse #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #FrancisWolff #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote #Japan
The photo shows a vinyl record album cover displayed on a wooden stand. The album is Leapin' and Lopin' by Sonny Clark, with a close-up black-and-white photo of the musician’s face as the main artwork. The title and artist names are printed along the right side in blue, white, and yellow text: “LEAPIN’ AND LOPIN’ SONNY CLARK,” followed by the names of Tommy Turrentine, Charlie Rouse, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The Blue Note Records logo appears at the bottom. In the background, there are patterned ceramic drums on the left, a brick wall, and some decorative items on a wooden surface.
October 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
darkfunk.com
Jackie McLean
Hipnosis (1967)

Hipnosis
youtu.be/TfJ8X4tx-zU

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #jackiemclean #grachanmoncur #lamontjohnson #scottyholt #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #bluenote
This photo shows a vinyl record album cover from the Blue Note Jazz Classic Series, titled "Hipnosis" by Jackie McLean. The cover features a monochrome image of Jackie McLean playing the alto saxophone, wearing glasses and a hat. The album mentions that it contains two previously unreleased quintet sessions featuring McLean along with renowned jazz musicians Kenny Dorham, Grachan Moncur, Sonny Clark, Lamont Johnson, Butch Warren, Scotty Holt, and Billy Higgins. The record is displayed upright on a wooden stand, with some decorative pottery, a green frog figurine, and other items visible in the background on a wooden surface.
June 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
darkfunk.com
Horace Parlan
Happy Frame of Mind (1963)

Home is Africa
youtu.be/R5VTkpchEPc

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HoraceParlan #JohnnyColes #BookerErvin #GrantGreen #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #AlfredLion #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record album cover titled Happy Frame of Mind by jazz pianist Horace Parlan. The cover lists featured musicians: Johnny Coles, Booker Ervin, Grant Green, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The design prominently features bold, black typography with the album title in large, stylized letters and the artist’s name in orange. The album is displayed on a small wooden stand atop a dark wooden table. In the background, there’s a green lamp, a decorative plaque, and a partially visible white door.
April 27, 2026 at 12:20 AM
darkfunk.com
Dexter Gordon
Go! (1962)

Where Are You?
youtu.be/gzVxLnws6Mg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #DexterGordon #SonnyClark #ButchWarren ##BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
This photo features the album cover for "Go" by Dexter Gordon, a jazz saxophonist. The cover has a minimalist design with large, bold red letters spelling "GO" at the top. Below that, "DEXTER GORDON" is written in black and red text, with the names of contributing musicians—Sonny Clark, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins—listed above. There is also a small blue-tinted image of Dexter Gordon playing the saxophone. The album is a Blue Note release, as indicated by the label at the bottom right. The album cover is displayed on a wooden stand, with decorative items like patterned pottery, a small green frog figurine, and a note in the background, placed against a rustic brick wall.
September 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM
darkfunk.com
Jackie McLean
Consequence (1965)

Bluesanova
youtu.be/pBEDJ1Ke5l0

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #jackiemclean #leemorgan #haroldmabern #herbielewis #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #bluenote
The photo features a vinyl record cover titled "Consequence" by Jackie McLean, released under the Blue Note Classics label. The cover art displays an abstract image of a building with a zig-zag pattern, partially reflecting a blue sky with clouds. The record is standing on a wooden stand placed on a table, surrounded by decorative objects such as patterned vases and a small green frog figure.
April 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
darkfunk.com
Herbie Hancock
Takin' Off (1962)

Three Bags Full
youtu.be/DqtULlnUS-Q

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HerbieHancock #FreddieHubbard #DexterGordon #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The photo shows the album cover of Takin' Off by Herbie Hancock displayed on a wooden stand. The cover features a black-and-white image of Herbie Hancock playing the piano, with his hands on the keys and his face partially visible. His name is written in red text, while the album title and the names of the other musicians—Freddie Hubbard, Dexter Gordon, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins—are listed in black and blue text. The bottom of the cover displays the Blue Note Records logo. The background shows a rustic brick wall, decorative ceramic vases, a green glass object, and a small frog figurine.
October 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
kexpmusicbot.bsky.social

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #JazzTheatre

Kamau Daaood & Billy Higgins:
🎵 Liberator of the Spirit

#KamauDaaood #BillyHiggins

▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify

September 21, 2026 at 8:11 AM
darkfunk.com
Dexter Gordon
A Swingin' Affair (1964)

Soy Califa
youtu.be/FkuG7CbgZvQ

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #DexterGordon #SonnyClark #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record cover propped up on a small wooden stand. The album is titled A Swingin' Affair by Dexter Gordon, featuring Sonny Clark, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The cover has a bold red and black design, with Dexter Gordon smiling while playing the saxophone. The text includes the Blue Note label and catalog number 84133. Surrounding the record are decorative ceramic vases on the left and a green glass object in the background, all placed on a wooden surface against a rustic brick wall.
October 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
darkfunk.com
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