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: Albert Ayler recorded two tracks (including "Zion Hill") and two outtakes for his remarkable album "Love Cry" on February 13, 1968. It was evidently the last one he recorded with his brother Donald, whose subsequent emotional breakdown had a devastating impact on Albert himself. #jazzsky
Zion Hill
YouTube video by Albert Ayler - Topic
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February 13, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Jazz OTD: Albert Ayler recorded two tracks (including "Zion Hill") and two outtakes for his remarkable album "Love Cry" on February 13, 1968. It was evidently the last one he recorded with his brother Donald, whose subsequent emotional breakdown had a devastating impact on Albert himself. #jazzsky
Jazz OTD: On February 13, 1964, the wonderful saxophonist Illinois Jacquet recorded "Desert Winds," a laid-back, thoroughly enjoyable album with Tommy Flanagan (p), Wendell Marshall (b), Wille Rodriguez (perc.), Ray Lucas (d), and the great Kenny Burrell (g) getting a deserved co-credit. #jazzsky
Canadian Sunset
YouTube video by Illinois Jacquet - Topic
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February 13, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Jazz OTD: On February 13, 1964, the wonderful saxophonist Illinois Jacquet recorded "Desert Winds," a laid-back, thoroughly enjoyable album with Tommy Flanagan (p), Wendell Marshall (b), Wille Rodriguez (perc.), Ray Lucas (d), and the great Kenny Burrell (g) getting a deserved co-credit. #jazzsky
In shocking twist that no one could possibly have predicted, it seems that Jared Kushner might have been up to some shenanigans
Intelligence Dispute Centers on Kushner Reference in Intercepted Communication
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February 13, 2026 at 12:05 AM
In shocking twist that no one could possibly have predicted, it seems that Jared Kushner might have been up to some shenanigans
I was rooting for Saitama's own Ono Mitsuki to pull off the upset, but that third run by Choi Ga-on after her brutal fall and almost not taking her second run was one of the most remarkable, gutsy performances I've ever seen in sports.
February 12, 2026 at 10:04 PM
I was rooting for Saitama's own Ono Mitsuki to pull off the upset, but that third run by Choi Ga-on after her brutal fall and almost not taking her second run was one of the most remarkable, gutsy performances I've ever seen in sports.
February 12, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Jazz OTD: Clef Records released two tracks from Billie Holiday's great February 12, 1945 performance at Los Angeles's Shrine Auditorium, including this classic rendition of "Body and Soul" on her 1954 album "Live at the Philharmonic." #jazzsky
Billie Holiday - Body And Soul (Live @ The Shrine Auditorium) Clef Records 1945
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February 12, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Jazz OTD: Clef Records released two tracks from Billie Holiday's great February 12, 1945 performance at Los Angeles's Shrine Auditorium, including this classic rendition of "Body and Soul" on her 1954 album "Live at the Philharmonic." #jazzsky
Very smart to stage from here. Denmark won’t know what hit them.
Why did the FAA just close the airspace over El Paso for the next several days?
FAA grounds all flights to and from El Paso until Feb. 20
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a temporary flight restriction halting all flights to and from El Paso, including commercial, cargo, and ge
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February 11, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Very smart to stage from here. Denmark won’t know what hit them.
Jazz OTD: The seemingly tireless saxophoist/composer David Murray recorded the intense and powerful "Body and Soul" on February 11-12, 1993 with Sonelius Smith (p), Wilber Morris (b), and Rashied Ali (d). #jazzsky
Remembering The Chief Of St. Mary's (for Bob Barrett)
YouTube video by David Murray - Topic
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February 11, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Jazz OTD: The seemingly tireless saxophoist/composer David Murray recorded the intense and powerful "Body and Soul" on February 11-12, 1993 with Sonelius Smith (p), Wilber Morris (b), and Rashied Ali (d). #jazzsky
Reposted by David Leheny
The cat’s out of the bag! I was so delighted the judges - all women I admire greatly - chose my translation. Thank you!
#translation #literarytranslation #booksky
#translation #literarytranslation #booksky
February 11, 2026 at 9:27 AM
The cat’s out of the bag! I was so delighted the judges - all women I admire greatly - chose my translation. Thank you!
#translation #literarytranslation #booksky
#translation #literarytranslation #booksky
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
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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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👉 More here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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)
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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
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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
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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.
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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.