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Did you know? When Charles Mingus needed a bassist to fill his shoes, he chose Doug Watkins. High praise from jazz's most demanding bandleader! Listen to 'Oh Yeah' to hear why. #JazzHistory #DougWatkins #CharlesMingus #JazzSky
March 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
3rdstreetjazz.bsky.social
Doug Watkins’ Watkins At Large is hard-bop at its finest! This @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #TonePoet reissue, mastered by Kevin Gray, spotlights Watkins’ genius alongside #DonaldByrd, #HankMobley, #KennyBurrell, #DukeJordan and #ArtTaylor. #Jazz #DougWatkins #JazzSky
January 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
sandrojanssen.com
Hi, Bluesky!
Hi, Blue Jazz Family!

I hope you are all doing great.
Have a wonderful day.
Enjoy life.

I’m currently listening to Sonny Rollins, Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins & Max Roach.

#Jazz #JazzSky #SonnyRollins #TommyFlanagan #DougWatkins #MaxRoach #NowPlaying #BlueJazzFamily
May 28, 2025 at 6:18 AM
sandrojanssen.com
Hi, Bluesky!
Hi, Blue Jazz Family!

I hope you are all doing great.
I wish all of you a beauteous Sunday.
Enjoy life.

We are currently listening to Sonny Rollins, Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins & Max Roach.

#Jazz #SonnyRollins #TommyFlanagan #DougWatkins #MaxRoach #NowPlaying #BlueJazzFamily
September 7, 2025 at 7:19 AM
sandrojanssen.com
Hi, Bluesky!

I hope you are all doing great.
Have an awesome start into an exciting new week.
Enjoy life.

I’m currently listening to Sonny Rollins (feat. Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins & Max Roach).

#Jazz #MusicSky #JazzSky #SonnyRollins #TommyFlanagan #DougWatkins #MaxRoach #NowPlaying
March 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
jacknielsenmusic.bsky.social
#NowSpinning
#SonnyRollins
#SaxophoneColossus
(Reissue)

#MaxRoach #TommyFlannagan #DougWatkins

#VinylCommunity #VinylSky #Vinyl #MusicSky
#NowPlaying
March 15, 2026 at 11:28 PM
darkfunk.com
Horace Silver
Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers (1956)

Doodlin'
youtu.be/lQnxYseLmBo?...

#jazzsky #jazz #musicsky #vinylsky #nowplaying #horacesilver #kennydorham #hankmobley #dougwatkins #artblakey #vangelder #bluenote
Horace Silver Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers (1956) Vinyl LP
February 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
3rdstreetjazz.bsky.social
The Jazz Messengers light up Greenwich Village! The album “At the Cafe Bohemia Vol. 1" swings with pure soul. #KennyDorham, #HankMobley, #HoraceSilver & #DougWatkins bring the heat on this essential live date.

#Jazz #BluNote #ArtBlakey @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #JazzSky
November 24, 2024 at 3:48 AM
3rdstreetjazz.bsky.social
Please check out my latest “Hidden Legends of Jazz Spotlight on Doug Watkins: The Unsung Bass Virtuoso”. Please leave a comment in the comments section of the video and tell me who’d you like next to be spotlighted. #DougWatkins #JazzSky #LegendsOfJazz

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The Unsung Bass Virtuoso: Doug Watkins
YouTube video by 3rd Street Jazz’s Album Insights
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March 18, 2025 at 10:56 AM
twoozofplastic.bsky.social
#Nowplaying

John Coltrane, Wilbur Harden, Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins, Louis Hayes 'Mainstream 1958' Originally released in... 1958. This a 1992 release.

#JohnColtrane #WiburHarden #TommyFlanagan #DougWatkins #LouisHayes #jazz #jazzmusic #CD #CompactDisc
John Coltrane, Wilbur Harden 'Mainstream 1958'
November 19, 2024 at 1:48 PM
psavelon.bsky.social
1955 - Art Blakey & Jazz Messengers - Circle in the Square - New York

#ArtBlakey (dr), #KennyDorham (tp), #HankMobley (ts), #HoraceSilver (p), #DougWatkins (b)

#jazz jazzsky
1955 - Art Blakey & Jazz Messengers - Circle in the Square - New York
January 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
darkfunk.com
Hank Mobley
Hank Mobley Quintet (1957)

Funk in Deep Freeze
youtu.be/adzqLNrdoGM

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HankMobley #ArtFarmer #HoraceSilver #DougWatkins #ArtBlakey #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
This photo features a vinyl record prominently displayed on a wooden stand. The record is "Hank Mobley" released under the Blue Note label with the catalog number 1550. The cover art showcases a striking, high-contrast image of Hank Mobley playing the saxophone, with the text "HANK MOBLEY" in bold letters and listing accompanying musicians: Farmer, Silver, Watkins, and Blakey. The background includes rustic decor elements—a brick wall, traditional ceramic cups with blue patterns tied with twine, and a green frog figurine on the right. There's also a handwritten note partially visible on a small plaque near the frog, adding a personal touch to the cozy, vintage setting.
June 27, 2025 at 11:25 PM
darkfunk.com
Sonny Rollins
Saxophone Collosus (1957)

Blue 7
youtu.be/-QtwXvu1uGA

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #SonnyRollins #TommyFlanagan #DougWatkins #MaxRoach #RudyVanGelder #PrestigeRecords
The photo shows a vinyl record album cover for Saxophone Colossus by Sonny Rollins. The cover features a blue-toned silhouette of a person playing a saxophone. Text on the cover reads: “Saxophone Colossus Sonny Rollins,” with additional credits for Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins, and Max Roach. The album is leaning on a small wooden stand on a desk or table, with some objects in the background including a lamp, a monitor, and a small green figurine.
May 26, 2026 at 2:46 AM
darkfunk.com
Sonny Rollins
Saxophone Colossus (1956)

You Don't Know What Love Is
youtu.be/9YNDZlpnl4o

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #SonnyRollins #TommyFlanagan #DougWatkins #MaxRoach #RudyVanGelder #PrestigeRecords
The image shows a vinyl record album cover for Saxophone Colossus by Sonny Rollins. The cover features a dark silhouette of a saxophonist playing against a blue background, with the saxophone catching some light. The album title is displayed in bold letters, with “SAXOPHONE” in blue and “COLOSSUS” in white, and “SONNY ROLLINS” below. At the bottom, it lists Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins, and Max Roach. The record sleeve is propped up on a wooden surface near decorative pottery and a small green frog figure, with a brick wall in the background.
January 8, 2026 at 1:53 AM
darkfunk.com
Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers
At the Cafe Bohemia, Vol. 2

Yesterdays
youtu.be/mGRqOlWi7uY

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #ArtBlakey #KennyDorham #HoraceSilver #DougWatkins #AlfredLion #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
This photo shows a vinyl record album cover prominently featuring the words "THE JAZZ MESSENGERS" in large red capital letters. Below, it reads, "THE JAZZ MESSENGERS AT THE CAFE BOHEMIA VOLUME 2 BLUE NOTE BST81508," with smaller black text listing musicians: Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Art Blakey, Kenny Dorham, and Doug Watkins. A strip along the bottom shows black-and-white photos of the band members performing. The album is displayed on a wooden stand on a table. In the background, there are a pair of decorative drums with blue and white patterns on the left, a green frog figurine, a green glass lamp, and a brick wall.
November 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
darkfunk.com
Hank Mobley
Hank Mobley Quintet (1957)

Fin De L'Affaire
youtu.be/Xsk7EAsmRiE

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HankMobley #ArtFarmer #HoraceSilver #DougWatkins #ArtBlakey #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #BlueNote #Japan
This photo showcases a vinyl record displayed upright on a wooden stand. The album cover features a monochromatic image of jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley playing his saxophone, with the title "HANK MOBLEY" prominently displayed at the bottom along with "WITH FARMER, SILVER, WATKINS, BLAKEY." The top left corner reads "BLUE NOTE 1550," indicating it's a release from the renowned Blue Note Records label. The background includes decorative items such as a pair of ceramic drums with intricate blue patterns, a green glass object, and a handwritten note, all set against a rustic brick wall.
August 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
darkfunk.com
The Jazz Messengers
At the Club Bohemia, Vol. 2 (1955)

Sportin' Crowd
youtu.be/yIKLJNs79Bc

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #ArtBlakey #KennyDorham #HankMobley #HoraceSilver #DougWatkins #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote
The photo shows the cover of a vinyl record titled "The Jazz Messengers at the Cafe Bohemia Volume 2" released by Blue Note with the catalog number BST 81508. The bold, red typography prominently spells "THE JAZZ MESSENGERS" against a beige background. Below the title, in black text, are the names of the band members: Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Art Blakey, Kenny Dorham, and Doug Watkins, accompanied by small black-and-white photos of each musician. The record is displayed upright on a wooden stand. In the background, there are decorative ceramic drums with blue patterns on the left, a green frog figurine on the right, and other decorative items on a brown wooden surface against a brick wall.
August 31, 2025 at 12:13 AM
darkfunk.com
Art Blakey
The Jazz Messengers (1956)

Nica's Dream
youtu.be/9SASVefCnow

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #ArtBlakey #HoraceSilver #DonaldByrd #HankMobley #DougWatkins
The photo shows a vinyl record cover titled "The Jazz Messengers." The design features a collage of black-and-white photos of the band members, each labeled with their names: Doug Watkins (bass), Horace Silver (piano), Donald Byrd (trumpet), Hank Mobley (saxophone), and Art Blakey (drums). The layout includes rectangular blocks of black and orange, creating a stylish and modern look. The cover is propped up on a wooden stand, set on a wooden surface. In the background, there are decorative ceramic items with blue patterns and a tall green glass vase, with part of a brick wall visible.
September 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
darkfunk.com
Horace Silver
Horace Silver and The Jazz Messengers (1956)

Doodlin'
youtu.be/lQnxYseLmBo

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HoraceSilver #KennyDorham #HankMobley #DougWatkins #ArtBlakey #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
The photo features a vinyl record titled "Horace Silver and The Jazz Messengers" displayed upright on a wooden stand. The album cover has a blue-tinted image of Horace Silver, who is gesturing with both hands, pointing upward with an animated expression. The text on the cover is bold and capitalized, with "HORACE SILVER" prominently displayed at the top in large beige letters. The background includes some decorative ceramic items on the left, a small green frog figurine on the right, and a note with cursive handwriting partially visible. The setting appears to be a cozy indoor space with a rustic textured wall in the background.
July 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
darkfunk.com
Horace Silver
Horace Silver & The Jazz Messengers (1954)

Creepin' In
youtu.be/gVz-GjCU9wU

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HoraceSilver #KennyDorham #HankMobley #DougWatkins #ArtBlakey #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record album cover for Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers. The cover features a black-and-white photograph of a man in a shirt and tie, smiling and pointing upward with both hands against a blue background. The text across the top reads HORACE SILVER in large block letters, with AND THE JAZZ MESSENGERS along the right side. The Blue Note logo and catalog number (BLP 1518) are printed in small type. The album is displayed upright on a wooden stand, and in the background is a rustic brick wall with some decorative pottery and a wooden surface.
February 25, 2026 at 12:22 AM
darkfunk.com
Tommy Flanagan
The Cats (1957)

Tommy's Time
youtu.be/FZGHuNdHCjY

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #TommyFlanagan #JohnColtrane #IdreesSulieman #KennyBurrell #DougWatkins #LouisHayes #RudyVanGelder
This photo showcases a vinyl record cover titled "The Cats" with the catalog number NEW JAZZ CR00614. The cover features a dark reddish-purple hue with an image of cats subtly overlaid in the background. The right side lists the featured artists in bold uppercase letters: Tommy Flanagan, John Coltrane, Kenny Burrell, and Idrees Sulieman. The record is displayed upright on a wooden stand placed on a brown surface. In the background, there's a rustic brick wall, a small decorative drum with blue and red patterns, a green glass ornament, and some handwritten notes on a card. The setting gives off a cozy, vintage vibe.
August 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
darkfunk.com
Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers
At the Cafe Bohemia, Vol. 2

Yesterdays
youtu.be/mGRqOlWi7uY

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #artblakey #kennydorham #hankmobley #horacesilver #dougwatkins #rudyvangelder #bluenote
The photo shows a vinyl record album cover prominently displayed on a wooden stand. The album is titled "The Jazz Messengers at the Cafe Bohemia Volume 2," released by Blue Note with the catalog number BST 81508. The cover features bold red typography with the words "THE JAZZ MESSENGERS" taking up most of the space. Along the bottom, there are black-and-white photos of the band members: Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Art Blakey, Kenny Dorham, and Doug Watkins. The background includes some decorative items: colorful ceramic drums on the left, a green glass vase on the right, and a small green frog figurine in front of it. The setting appears to be a cozy, rustic environment with a brick wall and wooden surface.
June 13, 2025 at 1:17 AM
robotocho.bsky.social
The Cats (1957)
1 youtu.be/-9pKERYZroY
2 youtu.be/uvH5MBTYnOc
3 youtu.be/agQPRYup0Ck
4 youtu.be/cqZ7JsNvWgw
5 youtu.be/FZGHuNdHCjY
#TomyFlanagan #JohnColtrane #IdreesSuleiman #KennyBurrell #DougWatkins #LouisHayes
January 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
kompaktkiste.de
just in:
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers 1956 💿
on 1997 Columbia/Legacy CK 65265 w/ 5 bonustracks
#ArtBlakey
#HoraceSilver
#HankMobley
#DonaldByrd
#DougWatkins
^wow... it baffles me that after 20 Blakey lps & 30cds i discovered the original only now, insane crew.
🐺
#jazz #jazzsky #RecordCollection
1997 Columbia cd edition of of the original Art Blakey & The Jazz messengers on the Pioneer CDJ, booklet and inlay with headshots of the artists and some orange rectangles, red 6-eye cd in the tray.
July 27, 2024 at 6:11 AM
darkfunk.com
Art Blakey
The Jazz Messengers at the Cafe Bohemia Volume 1 (1955)

Prince Albert
youtu.be/nG65e67xtjg

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinyl #artblakey #kennydorham #hankmobley #horacesilver #dougwatkins #artblakey #rudyvangelder #bluenote
The photo features a vinyl album cover titled "The Jazz Messengers at the Cafe Bohemia Volume 1". The cover has a bold, red and white design with large text spelling "THE JAZZ MESSENGERS" prominently at the top. Below this, it notes the recording details and the Blue Note label with catalog number BST 81507. The bottom section of the cover displays black and white photos of the band members: Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Art Blakey, Kenny Dorham, and Doug Watkins. The album is placed on a stand, surrounded by various items.
April 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM