David Leheny
@davidleheny.bsky.social
Political scientist at GSAPS, Waseda University. Formerly UW-Madison, Princeton, U.S. Department of State, Stop & Shop. Author of Empire of Hope; The Rules of Play; Think Global, Fear Local (all Cornell UP). Coeditor of Stanford Studies in Asian Security.
Jazz OTD: The one-and-only Thelonious Monk recorded two tracks for "It's Monk's Time," including this wonderful composition, on February 10, 1964. With Charlie Rouse (ts), Butch Warren (b), and Ben Riley (d). #jazzsky
Brake's Sake
YouTube video by Thelonious Monk - Topic
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February 10, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Jazz OTD: The one-and-only Thelonious Monk recorded two tracks for "It's Monk's Time," including this wonderful composition, on February 10, 1964. With Charlie Rouse (ts), Butch Warren (b), and Ben Riley (d). #jazzsky
Can't wait to read this special issue of @ejisbisa.bsky.social edited by @profgustafsson.bsky.social and @rjsamuels.bsky.social.
🚨🪖 Key read: "Kidnapping politics: Captivity passions and international security" from @profgustafsson.bsky.social & Richard J. Samuels introduces a very special issue...
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February 10, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Can't wait to read this special issue of @ejisbisa.bsky.social edited by @profgustafsson.bsky.social and @rjsamuels.bsky.social.
Jazz OTD: Anyone who follows my feed knows that I love George Cables's work, and "In Good Company" - recorded February 10, 2015 - is a characteristically excellent piano trio session: by turns lyrical and propulsive, brilliantly played by Cables with Essiet Essiet (b) and Victor Lewis (d). #jazzsky
George Cables - Naima's Love Song
YouTube video by Jazz Everyday!
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February 10, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Jazz OTD: Anyone who follows my feed knows that I love George Cables's work, and "In Good Company" - recorded February 10, 2015 - is a characteristically excellent piano trio session: by turns lyrical and propulsive, brilliantly played by Cables with Essiet Essiet (b) and Victor Lewis (d). #jazzsky
Jazz OTD: Here's the exceptional opening cut to "Free For All," recorded on February 10, 1964 by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers with one of the band's best lineups: Freddie Hubbard (tp), Curtis Fuller (tb), Wayne Shorter (ts), Cedar Walton (p), and Reginald Workman (b). Brilliant stuff. #jazzsky
Free For All (2004 Remaster/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
YouTube video by Art Blakey - Topic
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February 10, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Jazz OTD: Here's the exceptional opening cut to "Free For All," recorded on February 10, 1964 by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers with one of the band's best lineups: Freddie Hubbard (tp), Curtis Fuller (tb), Wayne Shorter (ts), Cedar Walton (p), and Reginald Workman (b). Brilliant stuff. #jazzsky
Jazz OTD: Pianist Andrew Hill had a staggering run of mid-1960s Blue Note classics. Pax - recorded February 10, 1965 - sat unreleased until 1975, but the high-energy quintet date with Freddie Hubbard (tp), Joe Henderson (ts), Richard Davis (b), and Joe Chambers (d) is a rewarding affair. #jazzsky
Calliope (Remastered)
YouTube video by Andrew Hill - Topic
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February 10, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Jazz OTD: Pianist Andrew Hill had a staggering run of mid-1960s Blue Note classics. Pax - recorded February 10, 1965 - sat unreleased until 1975, but the high-energy quintet date with Freddie Hubbard (tp), Joe Henderson (ts), Richard Davis (b), and Joe Chambers (d) is a rewarding affair. #jazzsky
I know everyone's still excited about Bad Bunny's great performance last night, but just a quick a note that a chastened, worried NFL is certainly going to overcompensate by having this group as next year's halftime performers.
February 9, 2026 at 11:55 AM
I know everyone's still excited about Bad Bunny's great performance last night, but just a quick a note that a chastened, worried NFL is certainly going to overcompensate by having this group as next year's halftime performers.
Jazz OTD: One of my favorite saxophonists, the always adventurous Greg Osby, wrapped up his remarkable streak of risk-taking and beautifully played Blue Note albums with the excellent "Channel Three," recorded February 9-10, 2005 with Matt Brewer (b) and Jeff "Tain" Watts (d). First-rate. #jazzsky
Fine Tuning
YouTube video by Greg Osby - Topic
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February 9, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Jazz OTD: One of my favorite saxophonists, the always adventurous Greg Osby, wrapped up his remarkable streak of risk-taking and beautifully played Blue Note albums with the excellent "Channel Three," recorded February 9-10, 2005 with Matt Brewer (b) and Jeff "Tain" Watts (d). First-rate. #jazzsky
Jazz OTD: Jim Hall's trio with Steve LaSpina (b) and Joey Baron (d) made extra space for an early-career Tom Harrell (tp, flugelhorn) on the excellent, often overlooked "These Rooms," recorded February 9, 1988 for Nippon Columbia. Gorgeous, with a few appealingly rough edges. #Jazzsky
Jim Hall Trio Featuring Tom Harrell - Bimini
YouTube video by Pharoah Serge
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February 9, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Jazz OTD: Jim Hall's trio with Steve LaSpina (b) and Joey Baron (d) made extra space for an early-career Tom Harrell (tp, flugelhorn) on the excellent, often overlooked "These Rooms," recorded February 9, 1988 for Nippon Columbia. Gorgeous, with a few appealingly rough edges. #Jazzsky
Jazz OTD: As mainstream jazz was just starting to make a commercial comeback, two of its leading exponents - saxophonist Clifford Jordan and pianist Barry Harris - teamed up for Jordan's entertaining, assured "Repetition" on February 9, 1984. W/ Walter Booker (b) and Vernell Fourier (d). #Jazzsky
Clifford Jordan Quartet - Nostalgia/Casbah
YouTube video by rujazz
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February 9, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Jazz OTD: As mainstream jazz was just starting to make a commercial comeback, two of its leading exponents - saxophonist Clifford Jordan and pianist Barry Harris - teamed up for Jordan's entertaining, assured "Repetition" on February 9, 1984. W/ Walter Booker (b) and Vernell Fourier (d). #Jazzsky
Pretty sure that that Poppi commercial is what most Turning Point USA kids want from their college classes
February 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Pretty sure that that Poppi commercial is what most Turning Point USA kids want from their college classes
Was very surprised to see Kid Rock rap Pablo Neruda lines in the original Spanish
February 9, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Was very surprised to see Kid Rock rap Pablo Neruda lines in the original Spanish
"Good Will Dunkin'" might have been the most painfully unfunny 45 seconds I've ever watched.
February 9, 2026 at 1:01 AM
"Good Will Dunkin'" might have been the most painfully unfunny 45 seconds I've ever watched.
I'm more disappointed than my daughter about Japan falling short of gold, but as Japanese/Italian-American, she's pretty content with a US-Japan-Italy set of medals.
February 8, 2026 at 9:48 PM
I'm more disappointed than my daughter about Japan falling short of gold, but as Japanese/Italian-American, she's pretty content with a US-Japan-Italy set of medals.
I love it when Olympic skating analysts add points like "this team works really hard," in case you though they were just half-assed winging it during a pair performance.
February 8, 2026 at 9:14 PM
I love it when Olympic skating analysts add points like "this team works really hard," in case you though they were just half-assed winging it during a pair performance.
Just glad that now Kid Rock can devote his full attention to tonight's All-American Halftime Show on Youtube, OneAmerica News, and Truth Social
Kid Rock’s ‘Rock the Country’ festival cancels South Carolina gig after multiple performers drop out
The Kid Rock-led “Rock the Country” music festival canceled the South Carolina stop on its tour as multiple marquee artists dropped out of the “politically charged” bash.
nypost.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Just glad that now Kid Rock can devote his full attention to tonight's All-American Halftime Show on Youtube, OneAmerica News, and Truth Social
I understand if others are fans of Bad Bunny's music, his outspoken political views, and/or his representation of Puerto Rico at the Super Bowl. But I'm most excited about his not being Justin Timberlake defiling the memory of Prince.
February 8, 2026 at 2:56 PM
I understand if others are fans of Bad Bunny's music, his outspoken political views, and/or his representation of Puerto Rico at the Super Bowl. But I'm most excited about his not being Justin Timberlake defiling the memory of Prince.
Happy 8th anniversary to the greatest Super Bowl post of them all
February 8, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Happy 8th anniversary to the greatest Super Bowl post of them all
Hey Tokyo quit bellyaching
February 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Hey Tokyo quit bellyaching
Jazz OTD: Pianist Geri Allen's interplay with Anthony Cox (b) and Andrew Cyrille (d) is so great on the trio numbers that it feels wrong to post this incredible solo piece to represent her debut album "The Printmakers" (recorded February 8-9, 1984). But it would also feel wrong not to. #jazzsky
When Kabuya Dances
YouTube video by Geri Allen - Topic
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February 8, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Jazz OTD: Pianist Geri Allen's interplay with Anthony Cox (b) and Andrew Cyrille (d) is so great on the trio numbers that it feels wrong to post this incredible solo piece to represent her debut album "The Printmakers" (recorded February 8-9, 1984). But it would also feel wrong not to. #jazzsky
Jazz OTD: Vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson recorded "Happenings" on February 8, 1966 with Herbie Hancock (p), Bob Cranshaw (b), and Joe Chambers (d). It's splendid from start to finish, but this version of Hancock's "Maiden Voyage" is utterly masterful. #Jazzsky
Maiden Voyage (Rudy Van Gelder Edition; 2006 Digital Remaster)
YouTube video by Bobby Hutcherson - Topic
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February 8, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Jazz OTD: Vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson recorded "Happenings" on February 8, 1966 with Herbie Hancock (p), Bob Cranshaw (b), and Joe Chambers (d). It's splendid from start to finish, but this version of Hancock's "Maiden Voyage" is utterly masterful. #Jazzsky
Jazz OTD: On February 8, 1963 organist Jimmy Smith teamed up with tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine for "Prayer Meeting'," about as soulful and lively as the lineup and title promise. A great Sunday morning listen. #jazzsky
Red Top (Remastered 2004/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
YouTube video by Jimmy Smith - Topic
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February 8, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Jazz OTD: On February 8, 1963 organist Jimmy Smith teamed up with tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine for "Prayer Meeting'," about as soulful and lively as the lineup and title promise. A great Sunday morning listen. #jazzsky
Reposted by David Leheny
国会はいつもと変わらず、ただそこに在る
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news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/34b...
February 8, 2026 at 9:35 AM
国会はいつもと変わらず、ただそこに在る
news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/34b...
news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/34b...
Waiting for administration to use this to justify eliminating the NEH: "I mean, if Epstein wasn't interested, how valuable could the humanities be?"
Newly released files from the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein reveal that his ties to the scientific community were deeper than previously known.
go.nature.com/3Oq4Po2
go.nature.com/3Oq4Po2
Epstein files reveal deeper ties to scientists than previously known
Latest batch of documents show researchers consulting the financier and sex offender on publications, visas and more.
go.nature.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Waiting for administration to use this to justify eliminating the NEH: "I mean, if Epstein wasn't interested, how valuable could the humanities be?"
In honor of the Chicago Bears, winners of the Super Bowl 40 years ago
The Super Bowl Shuffle 1985
YouTube video by Bill Freberg
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February 8, 2026 at 12:44 AM
In honor of the Chicago Bears, winners of the Super Bowl 40 years ago
And looks forward to returning to performing as secondary villain (corrupt and untrustworthy diplomat, financier, writer) in successive ITV series from 2015
Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:57 PM
And looks forward to returning to performing as secondary villain (corrupt and untrustworthy diplomat, financier, writer) in successive ITV series from 2015