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Sonny Clark
Sonny Clark Trio (1957)

Two Bass Hit
youtu.be/jO5Jj8HZtQg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #SonnyClark #PaulChambers #PhillyJoeJones #AlfredLion #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote #TonePoet
August 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Art Taylor
A.T.'s Delight (1960)

High Seas
youtu.be/j7IbIM95MR0

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #ArtTaylor #StanleyTurrentine #WyntonKelly #PaulChambers #ArtTaylor #PotatoValdez #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff
August 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
tradingfours.bsky.social
Tribute to RVG, The Master

open.spotify.com/playlist/1PX...

#jazz-lives.com @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #rudyvangelder #jazz #vinyl @listigeplaylists.bsky.social
RVG, The Master
Playlist · Thomas Bridge · 33 items
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March 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Freddie Hubbard
“Open Sesame”
Blue Note BLP 4040
RVG 2001 remaster

Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder in Englewood Cliffs, NJ on June 19, 1960

Produced by Alfred Lion
#nowplaying #cdsontheshelf #freddiehubbard #rudyvangelder
August 20, 2026 at 2:48 AM
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Horace Silver - Song for My Father

Rudy Van Gelder - a celebrated jazz engineer - was born today in 1924! RIP. He engineered this record. Also A Love Supreme. And many more.

That's Horace Silver's dad on the cover, btw.

#RudyVanGelder #MusicBirthday #MusicSky #JazzSky

youtu.be/mKf1x3CALAE?...
Song For My Father
YouTube video by Horace Silver - Topic
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November 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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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
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McCoy Tyner
Extensions (1973)

Message from the Nile
youtu.be/IHKaNCMh3Rc?...

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #spiritualjazz #mccoytyner #alicecoltrane #wayneshorter #garybartz #roncarter #elvinjones #rudyvangelder #bluenote
The photo shows an album cover of McCoy Tyner's "Extensions" prominently displayed on a wooden stand. The cover features a group of people sitting and standing, dressed in colorful attire, with a textured, earthy background. The setting appears to be a cozy room with additional decorative items such as pottery and a green frog figurine visible in the background.
March 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Hank Mobley
Soul Station (1960)

Dig Dis
youtu.be/76vtIhSIlI0

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HankMobley #WyntonKelly #PaulChambers #ArtBlakey #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #AlfredLion #BlueNote
This photo shows a vinyl record album displayed on a small wooden stand. The record is Soul Station by Hank Mobley, featuring Art Blakey, Wynton Kelly, and Paul Chambers, released on the Blue Note label. The cover art is a black-and-white photo of a smiling man holding a saxophone, with the instrument prominently in the foreground. Behind the record is a rustic setting with a brick wall, a wooden table, colorful ceramic mugs, a small green frog figure, and a glass object with a handwritten note visible in the background.
December 17, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Record of the day

As a Rhodes player, I’m a big Bob James fan. ”Nautilus”, from the 1974 album One, is a classic. Groovy, mysterious, heavily sampled. Idris Muhammad on drums, Gary King on bass and strings to add a cinematic feel. #recordoftheday #newjersey #jazz #fusion #rhodes #rudyvangelder
February 12, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Art Blakey
A Night at Birdland, Vol. 2 (1954)

Confirmation
youtu.be/f78LrlNGxsU

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #ArtBlakey #CliffordBrown #LouDonaldson #HoraceSilver #CurlyRussell #CharlieParker #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote #Japan #Mono
The photo shows a vinyl record cover leaning against a wall in a dimly lit room, possibly a basement or music room with exposed brick. The album is titled “A Night at Birdland Volume 2” by Art Blakey, released on Blue Note Records (Blue Note 1522). The cover features a red and white design with the album title in bold letters and the names of musicians Clifford Brown, Lou Donaldson, Horace Silver, Curly Russell, and Art Blakey. Below the text are several black-and-white photographs of the musicians performing. In the background, decorative ceramic vases and a green glass lamp are visible on a wooden shelf.
March 7, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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Wilbur Harden
Jazz Way Out (1958)

Dial Africa
youtu.be/vo41_PMRjcg

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #wilburharden #johncoltrane #curtisfuller #tommyflanagan #alijackson #arttaylor #rudyvangelder
The photo shows a vinyl record displayed on a wooden stand. The album cover is predominantly red and features a saxophone with jazz-related text in both English and Japanese. It lists artists such as Wilbur Harden, John Coltrane, Curtis Fuller, Tommy Flanagan, Ali Jackson, and Art Taylor. The background includes a brick wall and various items like a green frog figurine and a small red maraca.
April 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
vinnie77.bsky.social
Yesterday’s pickups from my favorite Philly spot. Farrell’s LP on CTI was still sealed. Hancock’s “Mwandishi” is a ‘71 pressing; haven’t yet nailed down the variant as I’m seeing dead wax markings different from what’s in Discogs.

#HerbieHancock #JoeFarrell #RudyVanGelder #JazzSky
June 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Miles Davis
Quintet / Sextet feat. Milt Jackson (1956)

Changes
youtu.be/_gPHbYaIfZo

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #MilesDavis #MiltJackson #RayBryant #PercyHeath #ArtTaylor #RudyVanGelder #PrestigeRecords
The photo shows a vinyl record cover displayed on a wooden stand. The album is titled Miles Davis and Milt Jackson Quintet / Sextet with the label "prestige hi fi lp.7034" printed in the top right corner. The cover features a sepia-toned photograph of a man in a suit, wearing sunglasses, crouched in front of a wooden fence. The scene is indoors, with the record placed on a table. Surrounding the record are various items, including a decorative ceramic pot, a green frog figurine, a small lamp with a textured green base, and a handwritten note on a small blackboard in the background.
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Herbie Hancock
Inventions and Dimensions (1964)

Triangle
youtu.be/AkWyhZFujsA

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HerbieHancock #PaulChambers #WillieBobo #OsvaldoChihuahuaMartinez #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
This photo shows a vinyl record album cover propped up on a wooden stand. The album is "Inventions & Dimensions" by Herbie Hancock, featuring Paul Chambers, Willie Bobo, and "Chihuahua" Martinez. The cover has a sepia-toned photograph of a man standing confidently with arms crossed in the middle of a city street, with tall buildings and vintage cars in the background. The album is released under the Blue Note label, as indicated by the logo. Surrounding the album are various decorative items, including colorful ceramic cups with blue patterns on the left, a green glass vase on the right, and a small frog figurine next to a handwritten note. The setting appears to be a cozy, rustic room with wooden and brick elements.
June 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Miles Davis
Workin' with the Miles Davis Quintet (1956)

Ahmad's Blues
youtu.be/M2qnP2ZzWag

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #MilesDavis #RedGarland #PaulChambers #PhillyJoeJones #AhmadJamal #RudyVanGelder
This photo shows the album cover of "Workin' with the Miles Davis Quintet." The cover features a monochromatic image of Miles Davis standing on a city street, dressed in a suit and tie, holding what appears to be a cigarette. The text at the top lists the album title and the quintet members: John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and "Philly" Joe Jones. The album was released under the Prestige label with the catalog number 7166. The background includes an industrial-looking building and a large vehicle, possibly a steamroller. The album is displayed on a wooden stand, with decorative ceramic items and other objects in the background.
July 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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John Coltrane
Crescent (1964)

Bessie's Blues
youtu.be/o6tU-2u1eJg

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #johncoltrane #mccoytyner #jimmygarrison #elvinjones #rudyvangelder #impulserecords
This photo features the album cover of "Crescent" by the John Coltrane Quartet. The cover prominently displays a vivid image of John Coltrane playing his saxophone, bathed in warm lighting that highlights his focused expression. The album title "Crescent" is written in a red, handwritten-style font, with "JOHN COLTRANE QUARTET" below it in bold, yellow letters. The cover also lists the quartet members: McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones. The Impulse! Records logo is visible, indicating the label. The album is positioned on a wooden stand atop a rustic wooden surface, with decorative items like a pair of painted drums, a green frog figurine, and some notes in the background.
June 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Grant Green
Grant's First Stand (1961)

youtu.be/WwJYTDXEqoQ

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #GrantGreen #BabyFaceWillette #BenDixon #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles
The photo features the album cover of "Grant's First Stand" by Grant Green. The cover shows a stylized monochromatic image of Grant Green holding a Gibson guitar, with a calm and introspective expression on his face. The text on the cover lists the musicians featured on the album: 'Baby Face' Willette on organ and Ben Dixon on drums. The iconic Blue Note logo (catalog number 84064) is prominently displayed, emphasizing the label's reputation for high-quality jazz recordings. The album is propped up on a wooden stand, placed on a wooden surface with decorative ceramic pieces and a small green frog figurine in the background. The backdrop includes an exposed brick wall, adding a rustic and cozy ambiance to the setting.
September 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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John Coltrane
A Love Supreme (1965)

A Love Supreme, Pt. 4: Psalm
youtu.be/yjZc7KIFlNs

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JohnColtrane #McCoyTyner #JimmyGarrison #ElvinJones #RudyVanGelder #ImpulseRecords
The photo shows a vinyl record of John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme on a small wooden stand. The album cover is black and white, featuring a profile image of John Coltrane looking focused or thoughtful. The title “A Love Supreme / John Coltrane” appears in bold white letters at the top, and the Impulse! Records logo is near the upper-right corner. In the background, there is a softly lit room with a nightstand, a small lamp, and various objects slightly out of focus.
May 3, 2026 at 3:13 AM
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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
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Bobby Hutcherson
Medina (1969)

Medina
youtu.be/2IZLRjPCwmA

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #BobbyHutcherson #HaroldLand #StanleyCowell #ReggieJohnson #JoeChambers #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #BlueNote #TonePoet
The photo shows the album cover of "Medina" by Bobby Hutcherson, prominently displayed on a wooden stand. The album cover features a moody, dark-toned photograph of Bobby Hutcherson, dressed in a striped shirt and light-colored pants, looking down thoughtfully. The album credits Harold Land, Stanley Cowell, Reggie Johnson, and Joe Chambers, with the Blue Note label and catalog number 1086 visible. The background includes a rustic brick wall, decorative ceramic drums on the left, and a small, green frog figurine on the right next to handwritten notes. The setting appears cozy and artistic.
June 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
analogspecialist.bsky.social
from Gord's @gordcumming.bsky.social used vinyl and CD emporium
#sonnyrollinsquartet #tenormadness #sonnyrollins #johncoltrane #redgarland #paulchambers #phillyjoejones #bobweinstock #prestigerecords #1956 #rudyvangelder #rudyvangelderstudio
February 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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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
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Art Blakey
A Night at Birdland, Vol. 1 (1954)

Once in a While
youtu.be/wAG6ZbB0dHg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #ArtBlakey #CliffordBrown #LouDonaldson #HoraceSilver #CurlyRussell #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The image shows a vinyl record titled “A Night at Birdland, Volume 1” by Art Blakey displayed on a wooden stand. The album cover features bold blue and yellow text with the names of the performers, including Clifford Brown, Lou Donaldson, Horace Silver, Curly Russell, and Art Blakey. There are black-and-white photos of the musicians playing on the lower section of the cover. The record is labeled as a Blue Note release. The background includes decorative mugs with geometric patterns, a small green frog figure, and a green glass vase on a wooden surface with a brick wall behind it.
January 15, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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Kenny Dorham
Quiet Kenny (1959)

Lotus Blossom
youtu.be/xW_57yE2aac

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #KennyDorham #TommyFlanagan #PaulChambers #ArtTaylor #RudyVanGelder
The photo shows a vinyl record cover for the jazz album Quiet Kenny by Kenny Dorham. The cover is mostly black with a black-and-white portrait of Kenny Dorham holding a trumpet. The text reads "NEW JAZZ 8225" at the top left and “quiet kenny Kenny Dorham” in white on the upper right. The record is propped on a wooden stand on a wooden surface. In the background, there are ceramic drums with colorful patterns, a green frog figurine, a translucent green lamp, and what appears to be a handwritten note on a clear surface. The setting has a cozy, rustic feel with a brick wall visible in the background.
December 16, 2025 at 2:08 AM