Making 'Rainmaker' was my way of celebrating my 80th birthday, but it quickly became more. It's a reflection of this world we're in, somewhere between hope and darkness, blues with a twist. Release date: 2024 April 26th ⏭ Order the album here ♫: idol-io.ffm.to/rainmaker

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The tour is going well. This is from @RonnieScotts in the UK. Thanks for coming out. #jazz #jazzmusician #rainmaker #bluesmusic #cooljazz #songwriter

Backstage with Billy Peterson (Bass) in Vordingborg Denmark ... in case you missed it. New tour coming up: loom.ly/pranJsA #bensidrantour #bensidran #billypeterson

My newsletter is available. loom.ly/eaLM3iA Sign up on my web page to be on my mailing list. Thanks! #jazz #jazzmusician #rainmaker #bluesmusic #cooljazz #songwriter

Heading to the Windy City soon 🌆 I'll be at the legendary Green Mill in Chicago on August 30th and 31st, joined by my long-time collaborators Leo Sidran on drums, Billy Peterson on bass, and Bill McHenry on saxophone. #BenSidran #JazzMusic

Can we talk? Time and Space? Your thoughts? #jazz #jazzmusician #rainmaker #bluesmusic #cooljazz #songwriter

🎉 Celebrating the birthday of saxophonist Sonny Rollins on September 7! Check out my conversation with him from Nov 14, 1985: [Listen here](loom.ly/39EsGpg) 🎷 Plus, enjoy this animated cartoon: [Watch here](loom.ly/2UUglP8) #jazz #jazzmusician

A look back at some of my past records. Do you have a favorite? It's hard for me to pick! LINK IN BIO #jazz #jazzmusician #rainmaker #bluesmusic #cooljazz #songwriter

Fillius Jazz Archive at Hamilton College: Ben Sidran speaks about his diverse career and his passion for jazz and song writing. He shares his thoughts on improvisation, the current state of jazz, and what is hip. loom.ly/MawG7Fk

🎉 Celebrating drummer Art Blakey's birthday on October 11! For four decades, he led The Jazz Messengers and shaped countless musicians' careers. Check out my conversation with him from January 4, 1985: [Listen here](loom.ly/Zke58wA) 🥁 #JazzLegend #ArtBlakey #jazz

🎉 Celebrating the birthday of trumpet legend Dizzy Gillespie on October 21! Despite a life on the road, he maintained his humor and deep connections. Check out my conversation with him from December 4, 1985: [Listen here](loom.ly/kV7Gc5U) #Jazz #DizzyGillespie

Headed to the desert to write some new music.... #jazz #jazzmusician #rainmaker #bluesmusic #cooljazz #songwriter

Celebrating the birthday of @KurtElling, November 2 One night, he fell by the legendary Green Mill Club when I was playing there. Kurt, may you swing on into the great unknown. loom.ly/cmghPOA #jazz #jazzmusician #rainmaker #bluesmusic #cooljazz #songwriter

A brief conversation with @QuincyJones. We started out talking about #BennyGolson but quickly segued into what beboppers so often do - talking about the old days. loom.ly/b_ZwpcA or Link in Bio #jazz #jazzmusician #rainmaker #bluesmusic #cooljazz #songwriter

To listen: loom.ly/fMLNA34 Free In America The nicest thing about the United States Everybody’s free to make their own mistakes You don’t have to look far but then there you are Everyone’s free in America

13 part video series of conversations with Joe Alterman of the Neranenah Concert & Culture Series (formerly the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival) about Jewish popular music in America. Based on the book There Was A Fire. loom.ly/u3XpwJE #jazz #jazzmusician #rainmaker

How are you holding up? Here's how things are on my end..... #jazz #jazzmusician #rainmaker #bluesmusic #cooljazz #songwriter

Throwback! Including: Ben Sidran Piano, Vocals Leo Sidran Drums Bob Rockwell Saxophone Billy Peterson Bass #jazz #jazzmusician #rainmaker #bluesmusic #cooljazz #songwriter

#TonyWilliams was the stuff that jazz legends are made of. He exhibited this maturity as a performer and as a composer. Here is my conversation with Tony Williams from September 22, 1985: loom.ly/rir9xn8 #TonyWilliams #JazzMusic #BlueNoteRecords #BenSidran