9 years ago today, a white supremacist took the lives of 9 people at the Emanuel AME Church, the oldest AME church in the southern U.S. These are the names, among many, that push us to fight even harder for racial justice and gun control. 🎨: @/blackartanddesign on Instagram

Today we're commemorating #Juneteenth. Let's celebrate as a community and reflect on what this day means to us and the importance of freedom for all! ❤️

Here’s a clip of Maurice’s kalimba solo (1994)

Why am I loving #slimeyinparis so much?

🎷 Celebrate Wayne Shorter Week with WBGO (Aug 19-25)! Join The Art of the Story as we honor Newark's legendary saxophonist. Hear reflections on his Newark roots and catch his magical tunes all week: wbgo.org/podcast/art-of…

This is an absolutely bonkers story about how former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse has spent millions of dollars as U of Florida's new president hiring his former staffers for made-up, insanely high paid *remote* jobs at the university. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

Rest in Peace Russell Malone! 🙏🎸🔥

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Dinah Washington performing “All of Me” with Wynton Kelly on piano, Max Roach on drums, Terry Gibbs on vibraphone, Urbie Green on trombone and Paul West on bass live at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1958.

#RIP dad 💔

In the early 1940’s, Billy became active in the work of the NAACP. He posed with Ellington copyist Thomas Whaley in front of a voting registration poster. 80 years later, please make sure you register to vote!!

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! 🗳️ Your voice matters, and every vote counts. If you’re not registered yet, now is the perfect time to get involved and make sure your voice is heard on #ElectionDay. Visit naacp.org/vote to learn more.

This film was shot on an iPhone and I had the pleasure of composing and recording the score on a MacBook in an office room. It was a wonderful experience. You can watch it on Amazon, listen to the score on all streaming platforms.

I still sing this at least once a year randomly

Number 1!!!! Make sure y’all check out my new record “History of the Vibraphone”. Thank you to all that have already heard it. Keep spreading the love.

With early voting happening in states across the country, We The Action is looking for lawyers to help safeguard voting rights. If you’re a lawyer and want to help protect the vote in your community, I hope you’ll sign up: wetheaction.us/votervanguard

Ella Fitzgerald and Willie Mays.

Throw up a hand if you remember when getting some sweet NFL pencils was one of the best things about going back to school.

I love it

Donny Hathaway - The Ghetto This song is one of the purest expressions of Soul music…