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I'm author of 12 books on music & culture. The best place to follow my work is Substack, where I'm the "Honest Broker" (https://t.co/F6G8RrzTIu).

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The Beatles playing rock & roll music with absolute authority.

The Beatles playing rock & roll music with absolute authority.

814,610 views • 2 years ago

Animation of Chet Baker playing “You Go to My Head.”

Animation of Chet Baker playing “You Go to My Head.”

835,946 views • 3 years ago

I'm mourning the death of Brazilian music star Sérgio Mendes (1941-2024). This track from his famous Brasil 66 band still sounds fresh and vibrant, so many decades later.

I'm mourning the death of Brazilian music star Sérgio Mendes (1941-2024). This track from his famous Brasil 66 band still sounds fresh and vibrant, so many decades later.

279,723 views • 2 years ago

I can’t stop watching these Tom Jones dance moves.

I can’t stop watching these Tom Jones dance moves.

291,402 views • 3 years ago

It’s not every day you get to hear Duke Ellington make music with Louis Armstrong—but this happened in 1961.

It’s not every day you get to hear Duke Ellington make music with Louis Armstrong—but this happened in 1961.

267,714 views • 3 years ago

Laurence Juber, former guitarist with Wings, plays a Beatles song.

Laurence Juber, former guitarist with Wings, plays a Beatles song.

239,820 views • 3 years ago

Here’s the great flamenco virtuoso Paco de Lucia (1947-2014) performing “Entre dos Aguas.” He would have celebrated his 75th birthday yesterday.

Here’s the great flamenco virtuoso Paco de Lucia (1947-2014) performing “Entre dos Aguas.” He would have celebrated his 75th birthday yesterday.

185,275 views • 3 years ago

Cab Calloway cartoons score 11 out of 10 on the hipness scale.

Cab Calloway cartoons score 11 out of 10 on the hipness scale.

125,493 views • 3 years ago

This is special. The Rolling Stones, playing at JazzFest on Thursday, bring New Orleans legend Irma Thomas onstage to sing “Time Is on My Side” with Mick Jagger. Thomas recorded the song back in 1964, two months before the Stones made their hit version.

This is special. The Rolling Stones, playing at JazzFest on Thursday, bring New Orleans legend Irma Thomas onstage to sing “Time Is on My Side” with Mick Jagger. Thomas recorded the song back in 1964, two months before the Stones made their hit version.

92,460 views • 2 years ago

50 people control the culture (from my conversation with Jared Henderson).

50 people control the culture (from my conversation with Jared Henderson).

17,620 views • 3 months ago

Impressive level of handkerchief and cigarette technique.

Impressive level of handkerchief and cigarette technique.

105,863 views • 3 years ago

Monk dances before his solo.

Monk dances before his solo.

82,474 views • 2 years ago

Bill Evans, born 95 years ago today.

Bill Evans, born 95 years ago today.

52,755 views • 2 years ago

Tito Puente features make-believe flute in his band.

Tito Puente features make-believe flute in his band.

44,219 views • 2 years ago

We’re putting the band back together.

We’re putting the band back together.

32,668 views • 3 years ago

Stevie Ray Vaughan brings Texas blues to Montreux, 1985.

Stevie Ray Vaughan brings Texas blues to Montreux, 1985.

23,682 views • 2 years ago

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