I’m deeply humbled by this award. A heartfelt thank you to the Jazz Journalists Association. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 (and just when I thought you jazz journalists were getting tired of me! 😂)

I have a lot of great stories about David, as everyone who knew him did, but I have an extra special one. David and I discussed purchasing a bar together in Montclair, NJ! 😂 I would have loved nothing more than to own a bar with David. 😂 We were going to call it “S & M’s”, but…

A wonderful man, a wonderful friend, a wonderful musician. We will miss him a LOT. 🕊️ 💔

The great Renee Fleming is not only one of the world’s greatest musicians and ambassadors, but she can now add author to her list of “slays”. 😊 She drops profound wisdom in her new book, Music and Mind. Check this out when you get a minute.

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It’s all happening at the Blue Note New York starting tomorrow! You seriously don’t want to miss this run. Like, for real. 🔥 🔥 Get your tickets here: bluenotejazz.com/nyc/shows/?eid…

The Maestro is 87 years old today! 🎊 🎈 🎉 🥳 🎂 He’s looking and sounding better than ever. Happy Birthday, Sir Ron! 🙏🏾 Ron Carter

I always think of 1974-75 James Brown similarly to the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls. Before that legendary team of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Ron Harper and Toni Kukoc broke up, they went out and got another championship. Before James Brown’s band broke up in 1975,…

We did it!! The biggest thanks to all the fans who came to hear Ursa Major in Warsaw 🇵🇱, Vienna 🇦🇹, Bologna 🇮🇹 , Torino 🇮🇹 , Basel 🇨🇭 , Stockholm 🇸🇪 , Espoo/Helsinki 🇫🇮 , and Tallinn 🇪🇪. To Ely, Savannah, Nicole and Mike, you all truly have superpowers. 🙏🏾 Your celestial power…

Something I’m not sure I’ve ever seen in America. Especially in a cafe! Not a bad idea at ALL! #ViennaAustria 🇦🇹

“Is this being released on vinyl?” You may (not) have noticed that every last one of my records on Mack Avenue have been released on vinyl (well, except “People Music” 😊). You should have guessed my newest jawn was coming out on vinyl. 😃 It’s dropping tomorrow for Record Store…

How nice to run into my buddy, the great Regina Belle, in the airport today! I played on her “Lazy Afternoon” album, produced by the late, great George Duke. We recorded that back in 2003. I’d say we’re overdue, Regina! Regina Belle

Wishing the MAN, Mr. Herbie Hancock, a VERY happy 84th birthday!!! Here’s to you, Herbie! 🍸 🎉 🎈 🎊🎂 Herbie Hancock

🎶 It's National Jazz Appreciation Month, so we're celebrating with award-winning musician Christian McBride. He just played the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Christian McBride August Wilson Cultural Center Mikey Hood
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Our 2024 Newport Jazz Festival lineup is here! Come celebrate our 70th birthday this summer at the Fort. Get your tickets today while supplies last! 🎟️ link.dice.fm/Jazz24

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Just in case you didn’t hear me the first time. 😉😉😉👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

Tomorrow’s the day! Get ready! Newport Jazz Fest

Thursday, April 4: Fairfield, CT
Friday, April 5: Reading, PA
Saturday, April 6: Homer, NY
Sunday, April 7: Arlington, MA
Tuesday, April 9: Pittsburgh, PA
Wednesday, April 10: Baltimore, MD
Thursday, April 11: Baltimore, MD
Saturday, April 13: Germantown, TN

* Emilio Modeste…

On Easter Sunday, the great Laurence Fishburne closed his one-man play, “Like They Do In The Movies” after a month long run at the PAC NYC. It was a pleasure to have seen the premiere and the last show. This master thespian captivated the audiences with his stories and mastery…