Bobby Broom
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LEWIS NASH: Today I’m wishing a very happy birthday to prolific jazz drummer Lewis Nash.
We met in Sonny Rollins' band, then went on an educational exchange trip to Dolo, Italy. Here we are together on that trip! Later, he joined me on my record No Hype Blues.
Happy Birthday, Lewis.
We met in Sonny Rollins' band, then went on an educational exchange trip to Dolo, Italy. Here we are together on that trip! Later, he joined me on my record No Hype Blues.
Happy Birthday, Lewis.
December 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
LEWIS NASH: Today I’m wishing a very happy birthday to prolific jazz drummer Lewis Nash.
We met in Sonny Rollins' band, then went on an educational exchange trip to Dolo, Italy. Here we are together on that trip! Later, he joined me on my record No Hype Blues.
Happy Birthday, Lewis.
We met in Sonny Rollins' band, then went on an educational exchange trip to Dolo, Italy. Here we are together on that trip! Later, he joined me on my record No Hype Blues.
Happy Birthday, Lewis.
JOHN SCOFIELD: Today we celebrate the birthday of living legend John Scofield.
Sco’s music had a profound impact on me early on, and he's been a generous supporter and a valued friend throughout my career. This photo was taken a few years ago at the Chicago Jazz Festival. Happy birthday, Sco!
Sco’s music had a profound impact on me early on, and he's been a generous supporter and a valued friend throughout my career. This photo was taken a few years ago at the Chicago Jazz Festival. Happy birthday, Sco!
December 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
JOHN SCOFIELD: Today we celebrate the birthday of living legend John Scofield.
Sco’s music had a profound impact on me early on, and he's been a generous supporter and a valued friend throughout my career. This photo was taken a few years ago at the Chicago Jazz Festival. Happy birthday, Sco!
Sco’s music had a profound impact on me early on, and he's been a generous supporter and a valued friend throughout my career. This photo was taken a few years ago at the Chicago Jazz Festival. Happy birthday, Sco!
RONNIE CUBER: Today would’ve been the birthday of the great Ronnie Cuber.
I first crossed paths with Ronnie when I was around nineteen.
We remained in touch over the years, and I played on his album Cubism in the 1990s. Later, I was honored to feature him on my own recording, Modern Man.
I first crossed paths with Ronnie when I was around nineteen.
We remained in touch over the years, and I played on his album Cubism in the 1990s. Later, I was honored to feature him on my own recording, Modern Man.
December 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
RONNIE CUBER: Today would’ve been the birthday of the great Ronnie Cuber.
I first crossed paths with Ronnie when I was around nineteen.
We remained in touch over the years, and I played on his album Cubism in the 1990s. Later, I was honored to feature him on my own recording, Modern Man.
I first crossed paths with Ronnie when I was around nineteen.
We remained in touch over the years, and I played on his album Cubism in the 1990s. Later, I was honored to feature him on my own recording, Modern Man.
NEW ALBUM: Just one month ago, organist extraordinaire Ben Paterson released his new album: Live at the Jazz Showcase. I’m proud to say that I played on that album, alongside Greg Artry. It turned out great, and I encourage all of you to support Ben and give it a listen here: tinyurl.com/yc87mvej
December 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
NEW ALBUM: Just one month ago, organist extraordinaire Ben Paterson released his new album: Live at the Jazz Showcase. I’m proud to say that I played on that album, alongside Greg Artry. It turned out great, and I encourage all of you to support Ben and give it a listen here: tinyurl.com/yc87mvej
Jazz Spectrum Syndication! Some exciting news about my radio show, Jazz Spectrum: another station has officially added it to their lineup! In addition to airing on WNIJ on Fridays at 7 PM, the program will now play on WIUM on Saturdays at 10 PM.
Thanks, everyone! Learn more via my Link in Bio.
Thanks, everyone! Learn more via my Link in Bio.
December 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Jazz Spectrum Syndication! Some exciting news about my radio show, Jazz Spectrum: another station has officially added it to their lineup! In addition to airing on WNIJ on Fridays at 7 PM, the program will now play on WIUM on Saturdays at 10 PM.
Thanks, everyone! Learn more via my Link in Bio.
Thanks, everyone! Learn more via my Link in Bio.
LENNY WHITE: Today I’m wishing a Happy Birthday to drummer Lenny White!
I met Lenny through Weldon Irvine, and later had the chance to tour with him in the '80s.
Happy birthday Lenny, and hope that we’ll connect again soon.
Photo via WGBO Jazz
I met Lenny through Weldon Irvine, and later had the chance to tour with him in the '80s.
Happy birthday Lenny, and hope that we’ll connect again soon.
Photo via WGBO Jazz
December 19, 2025 at 11:40 PM
LENNY WHITE: Today I’m wishing a Happy Birthday to drummer Lenny White!
I met Lenny through Weldon Irvine, and later had the chance to tour with him in the '80s.
Happy birthday Lenny, and hope that we’ll connect again soon.
Photo via WGBO Jazz
I met Lenny through Weldon Irvine, and later had the chance to tour with him in the '80s.
Happy birthday Lenny, and hope that we’ll connect again soon.
Photo via WGBO Jazz
WINTER’S JAZZ CLUB: On January 17th, catch me at Winter’s Jazz Club w/ pianist/organist Ben Paterson. We make a great team, along with drummer Greg Artry, so I hope you’ll join us for a night of musical fun. Tickets are up now via my Link in Bio.
📸: Greg Artry
📸: Greg Artry
December 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
WINTER’S JAZZ CLUB: On January 17th, catch me at Winter’s Jazz Club w/ pianist/organist Ben Paterson. We make a great team, along with drummer Greg Artry, so I hope you’ll join us for a night of musical fun. Tickets are up now via my Link in Bio.
📸: Greg Artry
📸: Greg Artry
RENE MCLEAN: Today I’m wishing a happy birthday to saxophonist Rene McLean.
Rene and I worked together in Hugh Masekela’s band in the early 80s. He's now a fellow music educator, teaching at the Hartt School of Music– where I found my first start teaching as well. Happy Birthday, Rene.
Rene and I worked together in Hugh Masekela’s band in the early 80s. He's now a fellow music educator, teaching at the Hartt School of Music– where I found my first start teaching as well. Happy Birthday, Rene.
December 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
RENE MCLEAN: Today I’m wishing a happy birthday to saxophonist Rene McLean.
Rene and I worked together in Hugh Masekela’s band in the early 80s. He's now a fellow music educator, teaching at the Hartt School of Music– where I found my first start teaching as well. Happy Birthday, Rene.
Rene and I worked together in Hugh Masekela’s band in the early 80s. He's now a fellow music educator, teaching at the Hartt School of Music– where I found my first start teaching as well. Happy Birthday, Rene.
BARRY HARRIS: Today we celebrate Barry Harris, an educator and musician worthy of a hundred honorary doctorates!
Barry has done so much for jazz education, and his style and method of teaching is something I try to emulate in my own classroom.
Happy birthday, Barry Harris!
Photo by Alan Nahigian
Barry has done so much for jazz education, and his style and method of teaching is something I try to emulate in my own classroom.
Happy birthday, Barry Harris!
Photo by Alan Nahigian
December 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
BARRY HARRIS: Today we celebrate Barry Harris, an educator and musician worthy of a hundred honorary doctorates!
Barry has done so much for jazz education, and his style and method of teaching is something I try to emulate in my own classroom.
Happy birthday, Barry Harris!
Photo by Alan Nahigian
Barry has done so much for jazz education, and his style and method of teaching is something I try to emulate in my own classroom.
Happy birthday, Barry Harris!
Photo by Alan Nahigian
FITZGERALD’S JAZZ CLUB: One month from today, on January 14th, I’ll be heading to Fitzgerald’s Club for the @wdcb909.bsky.social Hammond Organ Party w/ organist extraordinaire Justin Dillard and great drummer Samuel Jewell.
Grab tickets via my Link in Bio.
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Grab tickets via my Link in Bio.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
FITZGERALD’S JAZZ CLUB: One month from today, on January 14th, I’ll be heading to Fitzgerald’s Club for the @wdcb909.bsky.social Hammond Organ Party w/ organist extraordinaire Justin Dillard and great drummer Samuel Jewell.
Grab tickets via my Link in Bio.
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Grab tickets via my Link in Bio.
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GROVER WASHINGTON JR.: Today, we celebrate the birthday of saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. It was through Grover’s music that I started seriously considering the possibility of playing jazz myself– specifically, his album Mr. Magic.
December 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
GROVER WASHINGTON JR.: Today, we celebrate the birthday of saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. It was through Grover’s music that I started seriously considering the possibility of playing jazz myself– specifically, his album Mr. Magic.
MCCOY TYNER: Today, legendary pianist McCoy Tyner would’ve celebrated his birthday.
When I recorded my album “Keyed Up” a few years ago, I paid my tribute to McCoy by playing his song “Blues on the Corner.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtz6...
Happy birthday, McCoy Tyner!
📸: Michael Ochs archive
When I recorded my album “Keyed Up” a few years ago, I paid my tribute to McCoy by playing his song “Blues on the Corner.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtz6...
Happy birthday, McCoy Tyner!
📸: Michael Ochs archive
December 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
MCCOY TYNER: Today, legendary pianist McCoy Tyner would’ve celebrated his birthday.
When I recorded my album “Keyed Up” a few years ago, I paid my tribute to McCoy by playing his song “Blues on the Corner.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtz6...
Happy birthday, McCoy Tyner!
📸: Michael Ochs archive
When I recorded my album “Keyed Up” a few years ago, I paid my tribute to McCoy by playing his song “Blues on the Corner.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtz6...
Happy birthday, McCoy Tyner!
📸: Michael Ochs archive
Tonight! Catch me at Le Piano Chicago with my pals Ben Paterson and Greg Artry. Tickets via my Link in Bio. Don't miss it!
December 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Tonight! Catch me at Le Piano Chicago with my pals Ben Paterson and Greg Artry. Tickets via my Link in Bio. Don't miss it!
DONALD BYRD: Today we honor the birthday of Donald Byrd, a towering figure in the history of the jazz trumpet. I had the privilege of joining him on stage at Carnegie Hall during a concert with Sonny Rollins—a moment that still stands out in my memory as an extraordinary meeting of musical giants.
December 9, 2025 at 11:43 PM
DONALD BYRD: Today we honor the birthday of Donald Byrd, a towering figure in the history of the jazz trumpet. I had the privilege of joining him on stage at Carnegie Hall during a concert with Sonny Rollins—a moment that still stands out in my memory as an extraordinary meeting of musical giants.
GEORGE BENSON TRIBUTE: Recently, I teamed up with YouTuber Chase Maddox for his Ultimate George Benson Tribute video, a celebration of George’s amazing jazz guitar influence. Check it out here: youtu.be/mVjjal5uvtg?...
December 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
GEORGE BENSON TRIBUTE: Recently, I teamed up with YouTuber Chase Maddox for his Ultimate George Benson Tribute video, a celebration of George’s amazing jazz guitar influence. Check it out here: youtu.be/mVjjal5uvtg?...
JIM HALL: Today we celebrate the birthday of Jim Hall.
Years ago, I heard that Jim had participated in a DownBeat Blindfold Test in which one of my recordings was played for him. Jim chuckled and said, “So that’s why Sonny never calls me anymore!” Quite a compliment.
Happy birthday, Jim Hall!
Years ago, I heard that Jim had participated in a DownBeat Blindfold Test in which one of my recordings was played for him. Jim chuckled and said, “So that’s why Sonny never calls me anymore!” Quite a compliment.
Happy birthday, Jim Hall!
December 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
JIM HALL: Today we celebrate the birthday of Jim Hall.
Years ago, I heard that Jim had participated in a DownBeat Blindfold Test in which one of my recordings was played for him. Jim chuckled and said, “So that’s why Sonny never calls me anymore!” Quite a compliment.
Happy birthday, Jim Hall!
Years ago, I heard that Jim had participated in a DownBeat Blindfold Test in which one of my recordings was played for him. Jim chuckled and said, “So that’s why Sonny never calls me anymore!” Quite a compliment.
Happy birthday, Jim Hall!
BOB CRANSHAW: Today we honor the birthday of the remarkable Bob Cranshaw, who would have been celebrating his 93rd year.
I think of him often, and he finds his way into my days regularly—whether I’m teaching, hosting my radio show, or simply enjoying music.
📸 : John Abbott
I think of him often, and he finds his way into my days regularly—whether I’m teaching, hosting my radio show, or simply enjoying music.
📸 : John Abbott
December 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
BOB CRANSHAW: Today we honor the birthday of the remarkable Bob Cranshaw, who would have been celebrating his 93rd year.
I think of him often, and he finds his way into my days regularly—whether I’m teaching, hosting my radio show, or simply enjoying music.
📸 : John Abbott
I think of him often, and he finds his way into my days regularly—whether I’m teaching, hosting my radio show, or simply enjoying music.
📸 : John Abbott
TONIGHT! Find me at Chris' Jazz Cafe with Peter Bernstein for the first of our two nights there-- November 28th & 29th. Grab your tickets via my Link in Bio and we'll see you soon.
November 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
TONIGHT! Find me at Chris' Jazz Cafe with Peter Bernstein for the first of our two nights there-- November 28th & 29th. Grab your tickets via my Link in Bio and we'll see you soon.
CHRIS’S JAZZ CAFE: One week from now, I’ll be taking the stage at Chris’s Jazz Cafe with one of my favorite modern guitarists: Peter Bernstein!
I look forward to playing with Peter every time I have the chance. Don’t miss out on seeing us next week on the 28th and 29th. Tckets via my Link in Bio.
I look forward to playing with Peter every time I have the chance. Don’t miss out on seeing us next week on the 28th and 29th. Tckets via my Link in Bio.
November 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
CHRIS’S JAZZ CAFE: One week from now, I’ll be taking the stage at Chris’s Jazz Cafe with one of my favorite modern guitarists: Peter Bernstein!
I look forward to playing with Peter every time I have the chance. Don’t miss out on seeing us next week on the 28th and 29th. Tckets via my Link in Bio.
I look forward to playing with Peter every time I have the chance. Don’t miss out on seeing us next week on the 28th and 29th. Tckets via my Link in Bio.
TONIGHT! Join me, George Kontrafouris, and Jason Wastor for the first of two nights at the legendary Green Mill here in Chicago. We’ll be on stage at 8:00 PM on November 21st and 22nd. Grab your tickets via my Link in Bio.
November 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
TONIGHT! Join me, George Kontrafouris, and Jason Wastor for the first of two nights at the legendary Green Mill here in Chicago. We’ll be on stage at 8:00 PM on November 21st and 22nd. Grab your tickets via my Link in Bio.
THE GREEN MILL! Friday and Saturday this week, catch me at The Green Mill with my pals from Greece, George Kontrafouris and Jason Wastor. We’ll be on stage there on November 21st and 22nd as the Bobby Broom Athens-Chicago Connection.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.
November 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
THE GREEN MILL! Friday and Saturday this week, catch me at The Green Mill with my pals from Greece, George Kontrafouris and Jason Wastor. We’ll be on stage there on November 21st and 22nd as the Bobby Broom Athens-Chicago Connection.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.
DR. JOHN: Today we celebrate the birthday of Mac Rebennack—better known as Dr. John. He played a major role in my early professional life, giving me consistent work as a member of his band in the 1990s. Thinking of him today, with gratitude for the music, the lessons, and the push forward.
November 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
DR. JOHN: Today we celebrate the birthday of Mac Rebennack—better known as Dr. John. He played a major role in my early professional life, giving me consistent work as a member of his band in the 1990s. Thinking of him today, with gratitude for the music, the lessons, and the push forward.
CINDY BLACKMAN SANTANA: Today I’m wishing a very happy birthday to Cindy Blackman Santana, a talented drummer & friend from Berklee back in the day. It’s been amazing to watch her go from a fellow college student to a professional at the top of her field and an icon for women in jazz.
November 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
CINDY BLACKMAN SANTANA: Today I’m wishing a very happy birthday to Cindy Blackman Santana, a talented drummer & friend from Berklee back in the day. It’s been amazing to watch her go from a fellow college student to a professional at the top of her field and an icon for women in jazz.
Bernard Wright: Today I’m remembering Bernard Wright on his birthday—a remarkable keyboardist and someone I came up with during my early years in New York. This photo is from 1981, when the two of us were on tour in Japan with Sadao Watanabe.
Remembering you today, Bernard.
Remembering you today, Bernard.
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Bernard Wright: Today I’m remembering Bernard Wright on his birthday—a remarkable keyboardist and someone I came up with during my early years in New York. This photo is from 1981, when the two of us were on tour in Japan with Sadao Watanabe.
Remembering you today, Bernard.
Remembering you today, Bernard.
SMALLS JAZZ CLUB! I’ve arrived in New York City to join my Athenian friends George Kontrafouris and Jason Wastor at Smalls Jazz Club. You can catch us as the George Kontrafouris Trio tonight, November 16th, for two great sets at 6:00 and 7:30.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.
November 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
SMALLS JAZZ CLUB! I’ve arrived in New York City to join my Athenian friends George Kontrafouris and Jason Wastor at Smalls Jazz Club. You can catch us as the George Kontrafouris Trio tonight, November 16th, for two great sets at 6:00 and 7:30.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.
Tickets are available via my Link in Bio.