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Dexter Gordon
A Swingin' Affair (1964)

Soy Califa
youtu.be/FkuG7CbgZvQ

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #DexterGordon #SonnyClark #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record cover propped up on a small wooden stand. The album is titled A Swingin' Affair by Dexter Gordon, featuring Sonny Clark, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The cover has a bold red and black design, with Dexter Gordon smiling while playing the saxophone. The text includes the Blue Note label and catalog number 84133. Surrounding the record are decorative ceramic vases on the left and a green glass object in the background, all placed on a wooden surface against a rustic brick wall.
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Sonny Clark
Leapin' and Lopin' (1962)

Melody for C
youtu.be/k3Jv3gqCuzM

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The photo shows a vinyl record album cover displayed on a wooden stand. The album is Leapin' and Lopin' by Sonny Clark, with a close-up black-and-white photo of the musician’s face as the main artwork. The title and artist names are printed along the right side in blue, white, and yellow text: “LEAPIN’ AND LOPIN’ SONNY CLARK,” followed by the names of Tommy Turrentine, Charlie Rouse, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The Blue Note Records logo appears at the bottom. In the background, there are patterned ceramic drums on the left, a brick wall, and some decorative items on a wooden surface.
October 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM Everybody can reply
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Cedar Walton
Eastern Rebellion (1975)

Bolivia
youtu.be/3dX1QwyjvMg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #CedarWalton #GeorgeColeman #SamJones #BillyHiggins
This photo features a vinyl record album cover placed on a small wooden stand. The album is "Eastern Rebellion" featuring Cedar Walton, Billy Higgins, George Coleman, and Sam Jones. The cover design includes a cloudy sky as the background with four black-and-white photos of the musicians arranged in a geometric layout. The title "Eastern Rebellion" is written in red stylized text near the top, with the artists' names listed in smaller white text above it. The bottom left corner has a small logo. Surrounding the album are decorative items including traditional painted drums, a green frog figurine, and some handwritten notes on a rustic wooden surface.
October 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM Everybody can reply
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Jackie McLean
A Fickle Sonance (1961)

Five Will Get You Ten
youtu.be/F3ZphdNu4ng

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JackieMcLean #TommyTurrentine #SonnyClark #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
This photo showcases the cover of a vinyl record titled "A Fickle Sonance" by Jackie McLean, released under the Blue Note label. The cover has a minimalistic design featuring a close-up, black-and-white image of a man wearing a houndstooth-patterned hat, with his hand resting on his forehead. The album credits include Tommy Turrentine, Sonny Clark, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The record is displayed on a wooden stand, set against a rustic background with decorative ceramic cups to the left and a small green frog figurine on the right. A handwritten note and green glass bottle are also visible, contributing to a cozy, vintage ambiance.
September 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM Everybody can reply
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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #TheMorningAfterMix

Billy Higgins, Don Cherry, Charlie Haden & Ornette Coleman:
🎵 Lonely Woman

#6music #BillyHiggins #DonCherry #CharlieHaden #OrnetteColeman

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Lonely Woman
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Dexter Gordon
Go! (1962)

Where Are You?
youtu.be/gzVxLnws6Mg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #DexterGordon #SonnyClark #ButchWarren ##BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
This photo features the album cover for "Go" by Dexter Gordon, a jazz saxophonist. The cover has a minimalist design with large, bold red letters spelling "GO" at the top. Below that, "DEXTER GORDON" is written in black and red text, with the names of contributing musicians—Sonny Clark, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins—listed above. There is also a small blue-tinted image of Dexter Gordon playing the saxophone. The album is a Blue Note release, as indicated by the label at the bottom right. The album cover is displayed on a wooden stand, with decorative items like patterned pottery, a small green frog figurine, and a note in the background, placed against a rustic brick wall.
September 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM Everybody can reply
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Record of the Day:
We’re all going somewhere, might as well ride in style
#MusicSky #Jazz #VinylSky #BobbyHutcherson #VinylRecords #ModalJazz #BillyHiggins #VinylCommunity #HerbieLewis #McCoyTyner #PostBop #JoeHenderson #JazzSky #Vibraphone
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Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Dexter Gordon, Butch Warren & Billy Higgins:
🎵 Watermelon Man

#BBCRadio3 #HerbieHancock #FreddieHubbard #DexterGordon #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins
August 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM Everybody can reply
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Sathima Bea Benjamin, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Buster Williams, Billy Higgins & Kenny Barron:
🎵 Africa

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August 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM Everybody can reply
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⬆️

Second #BlueNoteClassic release of the week.

Lee Morgan - The Procrastinator

Continuing this month’s “themes” of deferred classics, also Shorter and Carter.

#jazzsky

#WayneShorter #BobbyHutcherson #HerbieHancock #RonCarter #BillyHiggins
Colour photo of Lee Morgan broken into four pieces on a cream background. Artist name in orange capitals
August 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM Everybody can reply
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Lee Morgan
The Procrastinator (1967)

The Procrastinator
youtu.be/Sj-yoDI33YM

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #LeeMorgan #WayneShorter #BobbyHutcherson #HerbieHancock #RonCarter #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote
This photo shows the cover of a vinyl record from the Blue Note Jazz Classic Series titled "The Procrastinator" by Lee Morgan. The album cover features a sepia-toned photograph of Lee Morgan sitting thoughtfully with his hand resting on his chin. The text above the photo reads, "Two previously unissued all-star sextet sessions featuring the great trumpeter with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Bobby Hutcherson, Julian Priester, Harold Mabern, George Coleman and others." The album cover is placed on a wooden stand, with some decorative items in the background, including patterned pottery, a green glass sculpture, and a small frog figurine.
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Jackie McLean
Action (1964)

Wrong Handle
youtu.be/O-92fSO4guo

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JackieMcLean #CharlesTolliver #BobbyHutcherson #CecilMcBee #BillyHiggins #AlfredLion #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote #TonePoet
The photo shows the cover of the album "Action Action Action" by Jackie McLean, a renowned jazz saxophonist. The album cover features a striking black-and-white silhouette of McLean playing the saxophone, with bold red and black text highlighting his name and the album title. The cover also lists the names of other musicians featured: Charles Tolliver, Bobby Hutcherson, Cecil McBee, and Billy Higgins. The Blue Note Records logo is visible at the top right. The album is displayed on a wooden stand, with a rustic background that includes some ceramic items and a green frog figurine.
July 20, 2025 at 12:56 AM Everybody can reply
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Dexter Gordon
Gettin' Around (1966)

Heartaches
youtu.be/CQrjq3nIEEk

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #DexterGordon #BobbyHutcherson #BarryHarris #BobCranshaw #BillyHiggins #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote
This photo features a vinyl record album cover displayed on a wooden stand. The album is titled "Gettin' Around" by Dexter Gordon, with other musicians listed: Bobby Hutcherson, Barry Harris, Bob Cranshaw, and Billy Higgins. The album is released under the Blue Note label, indicated by the logo and catalog number "84204" in the top right corner. The cover art is minimalist, showcasing a monochromatic image of a man sitting casually on a bicycle, surrounded by several other bikes, against a plain, textured wall. The setting suggests an urban environment. In the background, there are decorative ceramic items on the left and a green glass bottle on the right, set against a rustic brick wall. The photo is taken in a cozy, eclectic indoor space with warm lighting.
July 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM Everybody can reply
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Jackie McLean
A Fickle Sonance (1961)

Sundu
youtu.be/SJCtK_RVPcg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JackieMcLean #TommyTurrentine #SonnyClark #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
This photo displays the cover of the jazz album "A Fickle Sonance" by Jackie McLean. The album cover features a black-and-white photograph of a man, likely McLean, wearing a houndstooth patterned hat and holding his hand to his head. The album title is written in green and yellow capital letters, while Jackie McLean's name is in bold white. Additional text lists the featured musicians: Tommy Turrentine, Sonny Clark, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The Blue Note label and catalog number "84089" are also visible. The album is propped up on a wooden stand, with a background featuring decorative items, including ceramic drums, a green glass tree, and handwritten notes.
July 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM Everybody can reply
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Jackie McLean
Hipnosis (1967)

Hipnosis
youtu.be/TfJ8X4tx-zU

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #jackiemclean #grachanmoncur #lamontjohnson #scottyholt #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #bluenote
This photo shows a vinyl record album cover from the Blue Note Jazz Classic Series, titled "Hipnosis" by Jackie McLean. The cover features a monochrome image of Jackie McLean playing the alto saxophone, wearing glasses and a hat. The album mentions that it contains two previously unreleased quintet sessions featuring McLean along with renowned jazz musicians Kenny Dorham, Grachan Moncur, Sonny Clark, Lamont Johnson, Butch Warren, Scotty Holt, and Billy Higgins. The record is displayed upright on a wooden stand, with some decorative pottery, a green frog figurine, and other items visible in the background on a wooden surface.
June 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM Everybody can reply
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Chris
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Dexter Gordon Quartet - "Bouncin With Dex" (1975)

#NowPlaying #DexterGordon #BillyHiggins #NielsHenningOrstedPedersen #VinylRecords #vinyl

youtu.be/bsH507tB4RY
Album cover features a b&w photograph of DG playing the sax.
June 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM Everybody can reply
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Andrew Hill
Dance with Death (1968)

Dance with Death
youtu.be/c09IyJJnWwY

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #andrewhill #charlestolliver #joefarrell #victorsproles #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #franciswolff #bluenote #tonepoet
This photo features the album cover of "Dance with Death" by jazz pianist Andrew Hill. The cover has a dark, moody aesthetic with a shadowy image of Andrew Hill, wearing glasses, looking downward. The album title is written in lowercase letters: "andrew hill" in white and "dance with death" in red. Below the title, the names of the contributing musicians—Charles Tolliver, Joe Farrell, Victor Sproles, and Billy Higgins—are listed in small white text. The Blue Note Records logo and catalog number (73160) are also visible. The album is displayed on a wooden stand, set on a table. In the background, there are decorative items, including a pair of hand-painted drums, a small green frog figurine, and a green glass Christmas bottle. The setting appears to be a cozy, eclectic room with a rustic, artistic vibe.
June 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM Everybody can reply
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Billy Higgins, masterful jazz drummer, delivers a stellar trio performance on *The Trio Vol. 2*. Expect soulful grooves and intricate interplay. A must-have for any jazz collection.
#BillyHiggins https://open.spotify.com/album/6NMTOGNNlCgC34TY8hkCN6
June 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM Everybody can reply
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Lee Morgan
Infinity (1965)

Miss Nettie B.
youtu.be/D0JTMNlPzcY

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #leemorgan #jackiemclean #larrywillis #reggieworkman #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #alfredlion #franciswolff #bluenote #tonepoet
This photo features a vinyl record of Lee Morgan's album "Infinity" prominently displayed on a wooden stand. The album cover showcases a close-up image of Lee Morgan deeply focused while playing his trumpet. The text on the cover lists other notable musicians featured on the album: Jackie McLean, Larry Willis, Reggie Workman, and Billy Higgins. The background includes a rustic setting with decorative ceramic items on the left, a small green frog figurine on the right, and a handwritten note partially visible behind it. The warm lighting accentuates the cozy, vintage ambiance.
May 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM Everybody can reply
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Horace Parlan
Happy Frame of Mind (1963)

Home is Africa
youtu.be/R5VTkpchEPc

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylcommunity #horaceparlan #johnnycoles #bookerervin #grantgreen #butchwarren #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #bluenote
This photo features the album cover of "Happy Frame of Mind" by Horace Parlan, released under the Blue Note label. The design has a minimalist, modern aesthetic with bold, oversized black typography that spells out the album's title and artist's name. Above the title, there's a small black-and-white photo of Horace Parlan, accompanied by the names of other featured musicians: Johnny Coles, Booker Ervin, Grant Green, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The album is displayed upright on a wooden stand, placed on a wooden surface. In the background, there are decorative ceramic items, a frog figurine, a green glass tree-shaped ornament, and a handwritten note, all set against an exposed brick wall.
May 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM Everybody can reply
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PM #commuterelief is a Joe Henderson album I have never heard before: “Mirror Mirror”. Cool record. #jazzmusic #joehenderson #roncarter #chickcorea #billyhiggins #jazzsky #music #musicsky
April 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM Everybody can reply
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Bobby Hutcherson
Stick-Up (1966)

Verse
youtu.be/-6csZld6-YU

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #bobbyhutcherson #joehenderson #mccoytyner #herbielewis #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #bluenote #tonepoet
The photo shows an album cover titled "Stick-Up!" by Bobby Hutcherson. The cover features an image of Hutcherson playing the vibraphone, with the names of other musicians: Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Lewis, and Billy Higgins. The design includes a large red title on a white background, with the Blue Note label logo at the bottom. The album is displayed upright on a stand, and the surrounding environment includes a table with decorative objects like pottery and a green glass bottle.
April 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM Everybody can reply
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Jackie McLean
Consequence (1965)

Bluesanova
youtu.be/pBEDJ1Ke5l0

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #jackiemclean #leemorgan #haroldmabern #herbielewis #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #bluenote
The photo features a vinyl record cover titled "Consequence" by Jackie McLean, released under the Blue Note Classics label. The cover art displays an abstract image of a building with a zig-zag pattern, partially reflecting a blue sky with clouds. The record is standing on a wooden stand placed on a table, surrounded by decorative objects such as patterned vases and a small green frog figure.
April 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM Everybody can reply
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Albert Koch
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Sandy Bull "Fantasias For Guitar And Banjo", Vanguard, 1963 (re.) Sandy Bull (guitar, banjo), Billy Higgins (drums). Photography by David Gahr (album cover), #sandybull #billyhiggins #fantasiasforguitarandbanjo #vanguard #vinyl #nowplaying #musicsky #vinylsky
April 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM Everybody can reply
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Dexter Gordon
Gettin' Around (1966)

Heartaches
youtu.be/7c8e4qhx0zw?...

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #dextergordon #bobbyhutcherson #barryharris #bobcranshaw #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #bluenote
The photo features a vinyl record cover of "Gettin' Around" by Dexter Gordon. The cover art displays a vintage black-and-white image of a person on a bicycle, with other bicycles leaning against a wall. The text lists the artist Dexter Gordon and other musicians: Bobby Hutcherson, Barry Harris, Bob Cranshaw, and Billy Higgins. A sticker on the cover indicates that it is part of the "Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series." The image is set in a cozy indoor environment, with decorative pottery visible in the background and a green water bottle on the right.
March 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM Everybody can reply
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