Brian White
@brian36170.bsky.social
British in central France with my wife and best friend, (that's one person, just to be clear). Music, especially jazz, obsessive. Writes for etcetera magazine. Live-and-let-live lefty. 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇨🇵🎸🍷
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The jazz world lost Don Grolnick at the shockingly young age of 48. The London Concerts album is a fitting tribute to the great pianist backed by an all-star band.
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The jazz world lost Don Grolnick at the shockingly young age of 48. The London Concerts album is a fitting tribute to the great pianist backed by an all-star band.
February 3, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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The jazz world lost Don Grolnick at the shockingly young age of 48. The London Concerts album is a fitting tribute to the great pianist backed by an all-star band.
#Jazz
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
The jazz world lost Don Grolnick at the shockingly young age of 48. The London Concerts album is a fitting tribute to the great pianist backed by an all-star band.
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#Jazz
I find I listen more to European jazz these days. The renowned Dutch trumpet/flugelhorn player Ack van Rooyen was active right up to his death in 2021 at age 91. This is a straight-ahead swinger of a live album with German tenor saxophonist Paul Heller and a super rhythm section.
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I find I listen more to European jazz these days. The renowned Dutch trumpet/flugelhorn player Ack van Rooyen was active right up to his death in 2021 at age 91. This is a straight-ahead swinger of a live album with German tenor saxophonist Paul Heller and a super rhythm section.
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Reposted by Brian White
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#StephaneGrappelli
I have many Grappelli records but this remains a favourite. The British pianist Alan Clare was the perfect accompanist on these duets. In particular, every second of "The Nearness Of You" is utter perfection from both men. A glorious album.
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#StephaneGrappelli
I have many Grappelli records but this remains a favourite. The British pianist Alan Clare was the perfect accompanist on these duets. In particular, every second of "The Nearness Of You" is utter perfection from both men. A glorious album.
April 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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#Jazz
#StephaneGrappelli
I have many Grappelli records but this remains a favourite. The British pianist Alan Clare was the perfect accompanist on these duets. In particular, every second of "The Nearness Of You" is utter perfection from both men. A glorious album.
#Jazz
#StephaneGrappelli
I have many Grappelli records but this remains a favourite. The British pianist Alan Clare was the perfect accompanist on these duets. In particular, every second of "The Nearness Of You" is utter perfection from both men. A glorious album.
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#TicketStubs
Many years ago I framed a selection of my old concert memorabilia. So many memories. . .
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Many years ago I framed a selection of my old concert memorabilia. So many memories. . .
December 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Many years ago I framed a selection of my old concert memorabilia. So many memories. . .
#TicketStubs
Many years ago I framed a selection of my old concert memorabilia. So many memories. . .
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#Music
Dave Arch is chiefly known for his superb live band on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. But his own "Coming Home" album is excellent. Check out the polyrhythms here:
youtu.be/eJPG86gL3pk?...
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Dave Arch is chiefly known for his superb live band on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. But his own "Coming Home" album is excellent. Check out the polyrhythms here:
youtu.be/eJPG86gL3pk?...
'More Air' from 'Coming Home' by Dave Arch
YouTube video by Dave Arch
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December 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Dave Arch is chiefly known for his superb live band on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. But his own "Coming Home" album is excellent. Check out the polyrhythms here:
youtu.be/eJPG86gL3pk?...
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Dave Arch is chiefly known for his superb live band on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. But his own "Coming Home" album is excellent. Check out the polyrhythms here:
youtu.be/eJPG86gL3pk?...
#ChristmasJazz
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Xmas morning traditions: A glass of something fizzy and great jazz. Cheers, everyone!
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Xmas morning traditions: A glass of something fizzy and great jazz. Cheers, everyone!
December 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Xmas morning traditions: A glass of something fizzy and great jazz. Cheers, everyone!
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Xmas morning traditions: A glass of something fizzy and great jazz. Cheers, everyone!
Once again this year I have enjoyed the BlueSky community, its responses and comments, its laughs and recommendations. Whatever Christmas means for you, I wish everybody a peaceful one. Joyeux Noël.
December 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Once again this year I have enjoyed the BlueSky community, its responses and comments, its laughs and recommendations. Whatever Christmas means for you, I wish everybody a peaceful one. Joyeux Noël.
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#PatMetheny
#CharlieHaden
I have long loved this Jimmy Webb song and have several vocal recordings, my favourite being the Norwegian jazz singer Silje Nergaard. But this Metheny/Haden version is so hauntingly emotional it seems to add another aspect to the tune.
youtu.be/8cnSs9JXj-k?...
#PatMetheny
#CharlieHaden
I have long loved this Jimmy Webb song and have several vocal recordings, my favourite being the Norwegian jazz singer Silje Nergaard. But this Metheny/Haden version is so hauntingly emotional it seems to add another aspect to the tune.
youtu.be/8cnSs9JXj-k?...
The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress
YouTube video by Pat Metheny - Topic
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December 14, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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#PatMetheny
#CharlieHaden
I have long loved this Jimmy Webb song and have several vocal recordings, my favourite being the Norwegian jazz singer Silje Nergaard. But this Metheny/Haden version is so hauntingly emotional it seems to add another aspect to the tune.
youtu.be/8cnSs9JXj-k?...
#PatMetheny
#CharlieHaden
I have long loved this Jimmy Webb song and have several vocal recordings, my favourite being the Norwegian jazz singer Silje Nergaard. But this Metheny/Haden version is so hauntingly emotional it seems to add another aspect to the tune.
youtu.be/8cnSs9JXj-k?...
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#Jazz
'Virtuoso' doesn't quite do justice to Martin Taylor at the best of times but here he excels himself. And they say we men can't multitask!
youtu.be/JuyXON2aqZA?...
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'Virtuoso' doesn't quite do justice to Martin Taylor at the best of times but here he excels himself. And they say we men can't multitask!
youtu.be/JuyXON2aqZA?...
The Four Martins - Martin Taylor - Kwame Kiko
YouTube video by tubemeikel
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December 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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'Virtuoso' doesn't quite do justice to Martin Taylor at the best of times but here he excels himself. And they say we men can't multitask!
youtu.be/JuyXON2aqZA?...
#JazzGuitar
#Jazz
'Virtuoso' doesn't quite do justice to Martin Taylor at the best of times but here he excels himself. And they say we men can't multitask!
youtu.be/JuyXON2aqZA?...
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#PianoJazz
#AndrePrevin
Probably my favourite piano trio recording. Previn in scintillating form, playful and swinging, with faultless support from Leroy Vinegar and Shelly Manne. For me, a desert island disc, it's note-perfect.
youtu.be/Iah4bcx7CM0?...
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#AndrePrevin
Probably my favourite piano trio recording. Previn in scintillating form, playful and swinging, with faultless support from Leroy Vinegar and Shelly Manne. For me, a desert island disc, it's note-perfect.
youtu.be/Iah4bcx7CM0?...
Andre Previn _ On the Street Where You Live (1956)
YouTube video by Jazz & more음악 다큐 보실래요?
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December 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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#Jazz
#PianoJazz
#AndrePrevin
Probably my favourite piano trio recording. Previn in scintillating form, playful and swinging, with faultless support from Leroy Vinegar and Shelly Manne. For me, a desert island disc, it's note-perfect.
youtu.be/Iah4bcx7CM0?...
#Jazz
#PianoJazz
#AndrePrevin
Probably my favourite piano trio recording. Previn in scintillating form, playful and swinging, with faultless support from Leroy Vinegar and Shelly Manne. For me, a desert island disc, it's note-perfect.
youtu.be/Iah4bcx7CM0?...
#NickDrake
#Music
Such a wonderful, heartfelt version of one of Nick Drake's best songs. Kirsty Almeida does it, and him, justice. A superb performance with terrific accompaniment.
youtu.be/xNUVZwotp6w?...
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Such a wonderful, heartfelt version of one of Nick Drake's best songs. Kirsty Almeida does it, and him, justice. A superb performance with terrific accompaniment.
youtu.be/xNUVZwotp6w?...
Kirsty Almeida..- - - " CELLO SONG " HQ
YouTube video by buzz834
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December 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Such a wonderful, heartfelt version of one of Nick Drake's best songs. Kirsty Almeida does it, and him, justice. A superb performance with terrific accompaniment.
youtu.be/xNUVZwotp6w?...
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Such a wonderful, heartfelt version of one of Nick Drake's best songs. Kirsty Almeida does it, and him, justice. A superb performance with terrific accompaniment.
youtu.be/xNUVZwotp6w?...
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#GreatGuitarSolos
When great guitar solos are discussed, "Stairway", "Comfortably Numb" etc are rightly revered. However, this has always dropped my jaw in appreciation. Eric Johnson on "Minstrel Gigolo" from Christopher Cross's eponymous debut album. Glorious.
youtu.be/qXpSFtwarPM?...
#GreatGuitarSolos
When great guitar solos are discussed, "Stairway", "Comfortably Numb" etc are rightly revered. However, this has always dropped my jaw in appreciation. Eric Johnson on "Minstrel Gigolo" from Christopher Cross's eponymous debut album. Glorious.
youtu.be/qXpSFtwarPM?...
Christopher Cross - Minstrel Gigolo (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Christopher Cross
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December 4, 2025 at 5:42 AM
#GuitarSky
#GreatGuitarSolos
When great guitar solos are discussed, "Stairway", "Comfortably Numb" etc are rightly revered. However, this has always dropped my jaw in appreciation. Eric Johnson on "Minstrel Gigolo" from Christopher Cross's eponymous debut album. Glorious.
youtu.be/qXpSFtwarPM?...
#GreatGuitarSolos
When great guitar solos are discussed, "Stairway", "Comfortably Numb" etc are rightly revered. However, this has always dropped my jaw in appreciation. Eric Johnson on "Minstrel Gigolo" from Christopher Cross's eponymous debut album. Glorious.
youtu.be/qXpSFtwarPM?...
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#Jazz
#JazzMusic
Alex Tassel is one of my favourite trumpeters. I've posted on some of his other albums before but this one is another emphatically enjoyable record. Elegant and swinging as always.
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Alex Tassel is one of my favourite trumpeters. I've posted on some of his other albums before but this one is another emphatically enjoyable record. Elegant and swinging as always.
December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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#Jazz
#JazzMusic
Alex Tassel is one of my favourite trumpeters. I've posted on some of his other albums before but this one is another emphatically enjoyable record. Elegant and swinging as always.
#Jazz
#JazzMusic
Alex Tassel is one of my favourite trumpeters. I've posted on some of his other albums before but this one is another emphatically enjoyable record. Elegant and swinging as always.
#Music
#FolkMusic
#MaryChapinCarpenter
#JulieFowlis
Probably my favourite 2025 release. Three individual voices and talents produced this thoughtful, contemplative album. The always wonderful Mary Chapin Carpenter with Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart, a hypnotically beautiful record.
#FolkMusic
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#JulieFowlis
Probably my favourite 2025 release. Three individual voices and talents produced this thoughtful, contemplative album. The always wonderful Mary Chapin Carpenter with Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart, a hypnotically beautiful record.
November 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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#FolkMusic
#MaryChapinCarpenter
#JulieFowlis
Probably my favourite 2025 release. Three individual voices and talents produced this thoughtful, contemplative album. The always wonderful Mary Chapin Carpenter with Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart, a hypnotically beautiful record.
#FolkMusic
#MaryChapinCarpenter
#JulieFowlis
Probably my favourite 2025 release. Three individual voices and talents produced this thoughtful, contemplative album. The always wonderful Mary Chapin Carpenter with Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart, a hypnotically beautiful record.
Reposted by Brian White
Happy 84th birthday, singer, songwriter, and guitarist Paul Simon. 🎂
October 13, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Happy 84th birthday, singer, songwriter, and guitarist Paul Simon. 🎂
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#Jazz
I've posted this album before but listening to it each time feels like being embraced by the innermost thoughts of the maestro Anouar Brahem. Supported by virtuoso German cellist Anja Lechner and British jazzers Dave Holland and Django Bates, it's a truly affecting listen.
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I've posted this album before but listening to it each time feels like being embraced by the innermost thoughts of the maestro Anouar Brahem. Supported by virtuoso German cellist Anja Lechner and British jazzers Dave Holland and Django Bates, it's a truly affecting listen.
October 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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If big band jazz is your thing, you can't go wrong with this 2025 release from the much admired Mark Masters. As you'd expect, it swings like crazy. Veteran saxophonist Billy Harper leads.
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If big band jazz is your thing, you can't go wrong with this 2025 release from the much admired Mark Masters. As you'd expect, it swings like crazy. Veteran saxophonist Billy Harper leads.
September 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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#Jazz
If big band jazz is your thing, you can't go wrong with this 2025 release from the much admired Mark Masters. As you'd expect, it swings like crazy. Veteran saxophonist Billy Harper leads.
#JazzMusic
#Jazz
If big band jazz is your thing, you can't go wrong with this 2025 release from the much admired Mark Masters. As you'd expect, it swings like crazy. Veteran saxophonist Billy Harper leads.
Reposted by Brian White
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#Jazz
For me there are few joys greater than when two musicians from utterly different backgrounds, working in different worlds, collaborate to seek what unites and connects them. I love this one.
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#Jazz
For me there are few joys greater than when two musicians from utterly different backgrounds, working in different worlds, collaborate to seek what unites and connects them. I love this one.
December 30, 2024 at 7:13 PM
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#Jazz
For me there are few joys greater than when two musicians from utterly different backgrounds, working in different worlds, collaborate to seek what unites and connects them. I love this one.
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#Jazz
For me there are few joys greater than when two musicians from utterly different backgrounds, working in different worlds, collaborate to seek what unites and connects them. I love this one.
#JazzSky
#Jazz
#BigBandJazz
I'm a big fan of Vince Mendoza for the unique voicing he brings to his bands plus his versatility. He's worked outside of jazz with Joni Mitchell and I saw him live in Manchester UK with the wonderful Mary Chapin Carpenter. This album opens with Miles' "All Blues".
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#BigBandJazz
I'm a big fan of Vince Mendoza for the unique voicing he brings to his bands plus his versatility. He's worked outside of jazz with Joni Mitchell and I saw him live in Manchester UK with the wonderful Mary Chapin Carpenter. This album opens with Miles' "All Blues".
September 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#JazzSky
#Jazz
#BigBandJazz
I'm a big fan of Vince Mendoza for the unique voicing he brings to his bands plus his versatility. He's worked outside of jazz with Joni Mitchell and I saw him live in Manchester UK with the wonderful Mary Chapin Carpenter. This album opens with Miles' "All Blues".
#Jazz
#BigBandJazz
I'm a big fan of Vince Mendoza for the unique voicing he brings to his bands plus his versatility. He's worked outside of jazz with Joni Mitchell and I saw him live in Manchester UK with the wonderful Mary Chapin Carpenter. This album opens with Miles' "All Blues".
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#NowReading
There are books you want to reread. But some books have pages,even paragraphs, of such luminous brilliance that I go back to enjoy them again. Richard Russo writes small town life with such empathy and humour, it takes my breath away. These companion books are superb.
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#NowReading
There are books you want to reread. But some books have pages,even paragraphs, of such luminous brilliance that I go back to enjoy them again. Richard Russo writes small town life with such empathy and humour, it takes my breath away. These companion books are superb.
August 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
#BookSky
#Books
#NowReading
There are books you want to reread. But some books have pages,even paragraphs, of such luminous brilliance that I go back to enjoy them again. Richard Russo writes small town life with such empathy and humour, it takes my breath away. These companion books are superb.
#Books
#NowReading
There are books you want to reread. But some books have pages,even paragraphs, of such luminous brilliance that I go back to enjoy them again. Richard Russo writes small town life with such empathy and humour, it takes my breath away. These companion books are superb.