“From the Buddhist perspective, life and death are two phases of a continuum. Life does not begin at birth nor end at death. Everything in the universe—from invisible microbes in the air we breathe to great swirling galaxies—passes through these phases. Our individual lives are
I have no words over the loss of my dear brother of 31 years. We played on a lot of sessions together, traveled a lot of miles together, laughed a lot together, bickered on occasion - and I wouldn’t change our relationship for anything in the world. Bless you, Roy Hargrove.
Ahmad Jamal was someone who always left me completely starstruck. I’ve stood in a room with him numerous times and never had the guts to say hello. His vibe was just too regal. Thank you, Mr. Jamal for all the music you gave us. 🙏🏾❤️ RIP.
This impromptu 1975 jam on @SoulTrain with B.B.King, James Brown and Bobby “Blue” Bland has got to be one of the greatest moments of blues improvisation ever captured on television. From an era when I believe we were much more in touch with the blues. Take it away, Gentlemen....
My dude, the great Wendell Pierce, killed it in “Death of a Salesman” tonight at the Hudson Theater. He’s one of the true living legends. @WendellPierce
What’s a Village Vanguard residency without James Spader? 😊 In my 13 year residency at the Vanguard, he hasn’t missed one band. (Neither has @RealGinaGershon) Love ya, James.
I consider today a national holiday because a national treasure is 97 years old today!! 🥳 🎉 🎂 All praises due to Mr. ROY HAYNES!!!! We love you, Roy. ❤️ I deeply honored to call you a friend and a mentor. Carry on, sir. 🙏🏾