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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 14h

GEORGE FLUDAS: Wishing a very happy birthday to my friend and longtime collaborator, ultra-talented drummer George Fludas. Here’s a throwback photo of us in 1991, alongside Dennis Carroll: the original Bobby Broom Trio.

Wishing you a great birthday, George. Keep on keepin’ on.

Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 1d

KENNY GARRET: Today I’m wishing a happy birthday to the incomparable Kenny Garrett.
Kenny and I go back quite a ways — we’ve shared the bandstand many times over the years.
This photo is from 2013, when we happened to bump into each other at an airport in Prague.

HBD, Kenny!

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 1d

It’s Thursday, which means I’m headed to Le Piano Chicago for a night of organ jazz. This week, there’s a fun change of pace from the usual lineup: I’ll be joined on stage tonight by organist Dan Trudell and drummer Colin Dorion!

Check out my Link in Bio for tickets, and I’ll see you all soon.

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 3d

NAPLES PHILHARMONIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA: One week from now, on October 15th, I'll be paying a visit to Naples, Florida, to play a show with their Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra for the Artis Naples All That Jazz concert series.

Tickets are available via my Link in Bio

📸: Doug Graham

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 6d

OAKTON GUITAR FESTIVAL: It’s Day 2 of the Oakton College Guitar Festival! I'm hosting a free and open to the public masterclass, so bring your own guitar and join me at 3:00 PM this afternoon.

Check out my Link in Bio for details, and I'll see you soon.

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 7d

VON FREEMAN: Today we celebrate the birthday of Von Freeman, a pillar of the Chicago jazz scene back in the day. Now that I’m an “elder” on the jazz scene here (yikes!), I think my peers and I are trying to carry on his work in some way, shape, or form. Happy Birthday, Vonski.

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 7d

TODAY! I’ve made my way to Oakton College for their annual Oakton College Guitar Festival, a two day event celebrating all things guitar. There’s concerts and masterclasses going on, and I’ll be participating in both.

Find your tickets and more info via my Link in Bio.

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 10d

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: FOUR ON SIX by the Chicago Jazz Orchestra Featuring Bobby Broom.

As we head into awards season this year, I humbly ask that you take “Four on Six” into consideration. Visit the CJO’s FYC page here (or via my Link in Bio) to learn more about the project. www.cjomusic.org/fyc

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 10d

TONIGHT! Catch us at the Jazz Showcase-- me, Ben Espotiso, Greg Ward II, DC & The Love, Joey Skoch, & Lucy Wijnands -- in celebration of Ben's new album, Elation. It was a pleasure to be part of the project, & I'm looking forward to the show tonight.

Get your last minute tickets via my Link in Bio

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 11d

JAZZ SHOWCASE: Tomorrow, September 30th, join me & drummer Ben Esposito at the Jazz Showcase to celebrate the release of his debut album, Elation.

Here’s a clip of Ben Esposito playing w/ me & Ben Paterson at Le Piano Chicago a while back to give you a taste.

Find your tickets via my Link in Bio

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 11d

DAVE KIKOSKI: Today I’m wishing a happy birthday to jazz pianist Dave Kikoski.

Dave and I went to the same Jazz Camp as teens. We didn’t run into each other again until a few years ago, when we collaborated on a workshop in Spain. It was nice to reconnect & I had a great time.

📸: G. Khamatov

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 14d

GARY BARTZ: Today is the birthday of great jazz musician Gary Bartz. He’s turning 85!
Here we are together in 2014. I’m so happy to see that Gary has been receiving the acclaim in recent years that he has so long deserved. Happy Birthday, Gary Bartz!

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 14d

OAKTON COLLEGE GUITAR FESTIVAL: Next week, I’ll have the pleasure of visiting the Oakton College Guitar Festival. On October 3rd, I’ll be a featured guest at the night’s main concert; on the 4th, I’ll be hosting a free workshop during the day.
Tickets & more info via my Link in Bio

📸: A.Arfanis

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 15d

BILL PIERCE: Today I’d like to wish a very happy birthday to saxophonist Bill Pierce.

I first got to know Bill during my student years at Berklee College of Music, when he was one of my professors. These days, I’m glad we still cross paths often, especially at the Cambridge Jazz Fest.

HBD Bill!

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 15d

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 15d

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: FOUR ON SIX by the Chicago Jazz Orchestra Feat. Bobby Broom.

As we head into awards season this year, I humbly ask that you take “Four on Six” into consideration. Visit the CJO’s FYC page here (or via my Link in Bio) to learn more about the project. www.cjomusic.org/fyc

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 16d

JAZZ SHOWCASE: Next week, I’ll be at the Jazz Showcase to celebrate the release of young drummer Ben Esposito’s debut album, Elation. I enjoyed playing on the album with him, & I look forward to sharing the bandstand with him again at the Showcase.

Grab tickets via my Link in Bio.

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 18d

EARMA THOMPSON: Today would’ve been the birthday of a stellar Chicago pianist, Earma Thompson. Earma was one of the elders on the jazz scene in Chicago when I first moved here. She started hiring me for gigs & really helped me get a foothold on the scene. I'm grateful to her for giving me a chance.

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 20d

CHICO HAMILTON: Today is the birthday of great jazz drummer Chico Hamilton.

He had quite a unique musical vision, combining jazz with a lighter, more “West Coast” feel, as well as some third-stream elements. His music is very interesting to listen to.

Happy Birthday, Chico Hamilton!

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 20d

ERIC GALE: Today would’ve been the birthday of notable guitarist Eric Gale.

His sound was so soulful and bluesy, and he somehow made it fit into every style. His iconic sound is heard in the theme song of the show Taxi from back in the day.

Happy Birthday, Eric Gale.

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 20d

NEW SINGLE! Exciting news, everyone: the 1st single from my pal Ben Paterson’s upcoming album (feat. Yours Truly) is out now.

Here’s a little clip of us playing the new tune, Yardbird Suite. If you like it, you can find the whole song via my Link in Bio. Looking forward to the full release, Ben!

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 21d

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 21d

COLLEGE OF WOOSTER: Today! Join me and my colleague Jeff Lindberg– alongside his student ensembles the Wooster Symphony Orchestra and the College of Wooster Jazz Ensemble– for a Homecoming celebration Wes Montgomery Tribute Concert.

Learn more via my Link in Bio, and I’ll see you soon!

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 22d

COLLEGE OF WOOSTER: Tomorrow, September 19th, I’ll be joining Jeff Lindberg & his student ensembles at the College of Wooster for a Wes Montgomery Tribute Concert.

All alumni, family, friends, & jazz lovers are invited to join us, so check out my Link in Bio to learn more!

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Bobby Broom @bobbybroomguitar.bsky.social · 23d

Lately, I’ve had quite a few folks ask to take lessons from me. I wish I could take everyone, but I don’t always have time. There’s good news, though! I have 3 online masterclass videos on MyMusicMasterclass: Jazz Guitar Concepts 1 & 2, plus a webinar.

Find links to the courses via my Link in Bio.

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