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brett @darkfunk.com · 8h

Barred Owl 🐦

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brett @darkfunk.com · 9h

Beaver Pond Conservation Area

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Hiking #Trails #Autumn #LincolnMA

Stony Brook

This photo captures a vibrant wetland surrounded by lush trees showing early signs of autumn colors. The still water reflects a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, and patches of green algae float on the surface. Tall grasses and reeds frame the pond, while branches from nearby trees reach across the top of the image, enhancing the sense of natural beauty and peaceful wilderness.

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brett @darkfunk.com · 11h

Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
Meet You at the Jazz Corner of the World, Vol. 2 (1960)

High Modes
youtu.be/Suj4xweeWTs

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #ArtBlakey #LeeMorgan #WayneShorter #BobbyTimmons #JymieMerrit #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #AlfredLion #BlueNote

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brett @darkfunk.com · 1d

there's nothing else quite like it

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brett @darkfunk.com · 1d

Macomber Reservation

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Autumn #FraminghamMA

Sudbury Reservoir

The photo shows a tranquil woodland scene with a calm pond or small lake reflecting the surrounding trees. Tall trees with green and golden foliage line the far side of the water, indicating early autumn. The sky is clear and blue, and the vivid colors of the trees are mirrored on the still surface of the water. Bare branches from trees on the left frame the image, adding contrast to the lush, sunlit forest on the right.

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brett @darkfunk.com · 1d

Herbie Nichols
Out of the Shadows aka Love, Gloom, Cash, Love (1957)

Love, Gloom, Cash, Love
youtu.be/HSGINNvs4Hgl

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HerbieNichols #GeorgeDuvivier #DannyRichmond

The photo shows a vinyl record titled Herbie Nichols: Out of the Shadow displayed on a wooden stand. The album cover is predominantly dark with a black-and-white image of a man, likely Herbie Nichols, with one hand raised as if emphasizing a point or playing piano. The upper portion of the cover features the artist's name and album title in large, dark text on a purple background. In the background, there are decorative ceramic drums on the left, a green frog-shaped object on the right, and a handwritten note propped up behind the record. The setting appears to be indoors with a rustic wooden table and brick wall.

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brett @darkfunk.com · 2d

Thank you 🙏

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brett @darkfunk.com · 2d

Farrar Pond

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Autumn #Rain #LincolnMA

Pine Loch Conservation Area

The image shows a serene wetland scene under a moody, overcast sky. A calm pond or marsh reflects the dark clouds above, with raindrops lightly disturbing the water. Sparse vegetation, including reeds, lily pads, and some partially submerged branches, emerges from the water. Autumn colors—rich reds, yellows, and oranges—dot the surrounding trees and shrubs, contrasting with the deep green of a dense forest in the background. A small, pale house or cabin sits tucked away among the trees to the right, adding a touch of human presence to the otherwise natural and tranquil landscape.

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brett @darkfunk.com · 2d

Dexter Gordon
A Swingin' Affair (1964)

Soy Califa
youtu.be/FkuG7CbgZvQ

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #DexterGordon #SonnyClark #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote

The photo shows a vinyl record cover propped up on a small wooden stand. The album is titled A Swingin' Affair by Dexter Gordon, featuring Sonny Clark, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The cover has a bold red and black design, with Dexter Gordon smiling while playing the saxophone. The text includes the Blue Note label and catalog number 84133. Surrounding the record are decorative ceramic vases on the left and a green glass object in the background, all placed on a wooden surface against a rustic brick wall.

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brett @darkfunk.com · 2d

Andrew Hill - Pax
Freddie Hubbard - Goin' Up
Paul Chambers - Whims of Chambers
Lee Morgan - Candy

To name but a few!

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brett @darkfunk.com · 3d

and it's got JJ Johnson! An embarrassment of riches

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brett @darkfunk.com · 3d

Heywood's Meadow

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Autumn #Walden #LincolnMA #Thoreau

Heywood's Meadow

This photo captures a peaceful forest scene in autumn. Tall trees with leaves in shades of green, yellow, and orange line the edge of a calm body of water. The water reflects some of the trees and fallen leaves float on its surface. A few logs and branches lie partially submerged near the shore, adding to the natural, untouched feeling of the setting. The sunlight filters through the foliage, highlighting patches of bright fall colors, especially a small, vibrant red tree near the center of the image.

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brett @darkfunk.com · 3d

Horace Silver
The Cape Verdean Blues (1965)

Nutville
youtu.be/sfL0b3CicyM

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HoraceSilver #JJJohnson #WoodyShaw #JoeHenderson #BobCranshaw #RogerHumphries #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #BlueNote

The image shows a vinyl record displayed on a wooden stand. The album cover features a photograph of a woman in a patterned blouse and headscarf, standing among tropical plants. The title reads: “The Cape Verdean Blues” by The Horace Silver Quintet plus J.J. Johnson, released on Blue Note Records. The setting around the record includes a wooden surface with decorative ceramic drums, a frog figurine, and a green glass lamp, with part of a brick wall in the background.

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brett @darkfunk.com · 4d

#Tonepoet

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brett @darkfunk.com · 4d

Assabet River

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Hiking #Trails #Autumn #ConcordMA #Thoreau

Musterfield Road Conservation Area

This photo captures a serene autumn landscape with a calm river reflecting the surrounding trees. The trees display vibrant fall foliage, with shades of yellow, orange, red, and green. Their branches arch gently over the water, and the still surface creates a mirror-like reflection of the colorful leaves and blue sky. The scene is peaceful, with a natural, untouched feel, and a small patch of pebbled shoreline is visible on the right side of the image.

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brett @darkfunk.com · 4d

Andrew Hill
Compulsion!!!!! (1967)

Compulsion
youtu.be/4yg_AJrP4Gg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #AndrewHill #FreddieHubbard #JohnGilmore #CecilMcBee #RichardDavis #JoeChambers #NadiQamar #RenaudSimmons #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #BlueNote

The image shows a vinyl record album cover propped up on a wooden stand. The album is Andrew Hill's Compulsion!!!!! released on Blue Note Records. The cover features a sepia-toned, abstract multiple-exposure photograph of a man's face repeated and blurred across the lower half. The top section is beige with text: “FREDDIE HUBBARD / JOHN GILMORE / CECIL McBEE / RICHARD DAVIS / JOE CHAMBERS / NADI QAMAR / RENAUD SIMMONS” above the bold title “COMPULSION!!!!!” and “ANDREW HILL” in red letters. In the background, there are decorative ceramic drums on the left and a green glass object on the right, with a brick wall behind them.

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brett @darkfunk.com · 5d

Greenough Pond

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Hiking #Trails #Autumn #CarlisleMA

Greenough Pond

This photo captures a peaceful forest scene in autumn. A calm, shallow pond lies in the foreground, reflecting the surrounding trees and the blue sky above. The trees on either side display a mix of green, yellow, orange, and red leaves, indicating fall foliage. Some leaves have fallen into the water, adding texture to the reflection. Sunlight filters through the trees, illuminating the vibrant colors and creating a peaceful, natural atmosphere.

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brett @darkfunk.com · 5d

Sonny Clark
Leapin' and Lopin' (1962)

Melody for C
youtu.be/k3Jv3gqCuzM

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #SonnyClark #CharlieRouse #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #FrancisWolff #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote #Japan

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brett @darkfunk.com · 7d

He was never not great

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brett @darkfunk.com · 7d

Estabrook Woods

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Hiking #Trails #Autumn #ConcordMA #Thoreau

Deacon Land

This photo captures a vibrant, sunlit meadow surrounded by a variety of trees. The trees in the foreground are tall and slender, some with sparse leaves, revealing the changing colors of autumn. Shades of green, yellow, orange, and red dominate the foliage, indicating the peak of fall. Bright green grass covers the ground, contrasting sharply with the colorful leaves and the clear, vivid blue sky above, which features a few wispy clouds. The sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the grass, creating a warm and serene atmosphere.

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brett @darkfunk.com · 7d

Wayne Shorter
Introducing Wayne Shorter (1960)

Blues a la Carte
youtu.be/_fTPPjrB6TE

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #WayneShorter #LeeMorgan #WyntonKelly #PaulChambers #JimmyCobb

This photo showcases the album cover of "Introducing Wayne Shorter," a jazz record released under the Vee Jay label (catalog number CR00858). The cover features a young Wayne Shorter holding a saxophone, positioned prominently against a muted background. The text "stereophonic" is displayed at the top, indicating the album's stereo sound format. The album title is in bold yellow letters, with "Introducing" in a smaller, handwritten-style font above "Wayne Shorter." The record is placed upright on a wooden stand, with colorful ceramic pots and a green glass vase visible in the background, adding an artistic, cozy ambiance to the setting.

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brett @darkfunk.com · 9d

Jericho Town Forest

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Hiking #Trails #Autumn #Rain #WestonMA

Jericho Town Forest

This photo depicts a lush, vibrant natural scene, likely in a forest clearing. The area is densely packed with a variety of green shrubs and grasses in the foreground, showing signs of moisture, possibly from recent rain or morning dew. Sparse, leafless trees with thin trunks and branches stretch upward, while in the background, there is a gentle hill covered with more vegetation. Some trees show hints of autumn colors, such as reds and oranges, suggesting the season is fall. The sky above is overcast with a soft, diffused light, giving the image a calm and serene atmosphere.

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brett @darkfunk.com · 9d

Cedar Walton
Eastern Rebellion (1975)

Bolivia
youtu.be/3dX1QwyjvMg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #CedarWalton #GeorgeColeman #SamJones #BillyHiggins

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brett @darkfunk.com · 10d

Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge - Sudbury Unit

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Hiking #Trails #Autumn #SudburyMA

Weir Hill Trail

This photo captures a dense, vibrant forest scene during the fall season. The ground is covered with an array of ferns and other low vegetation, displaying a mix of warm hues such as orange, yellow, and rusty red, indicating the autumn foliage. Tall trees with slender trunks stretch upward, many of them partially or fully bare as their leaves have fallen. The remaining leaves on the trees show a mix of green, yellow, and reddish tones. The sky is slightly overcast, casting a soft light over the forest, enhancing the rich colors of the foliage. The dense greenery and colorful undergrowth create a lively, natural atmosphere.

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brett @darkfunk.com · 10d

Doug Watkins
Watkins at Large (1956)

More of the Same
youtu.be/BjgpbVBybXc

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #DougWatkins #DonaldByrd #HankMobley #KennyBurrell #DukeJordan #ArtTaylor #BlueNote #TonePoet

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