passings
Jack DeJohnette, drummer, pianist, composer, August 9, 1942 – October 26, 2025
Jack DeJohnette (drums) with MCOTD Hall-of-Famer Henry Threadgill (reeds), Roscoe Mitchell (reeds), Muhal Richard Abrams (piano), and Larry Gray (bass), Made in Chicago, 2015
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other day, Chicago (Columbus Park)
basement jukebox
The Fabulous Golden Wings (Toledo, Ohio), “I’ve Got a Friend,” 1972
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this morning, Chicago (Columbus Park)
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Billy Boy Arnold (1935-, vocals, harmonica), “School Time,” 1964
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other day, Oak Park, Illinois
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The Caravans (feat. Albertina Walker, 1929-2010), “To Whom Shall I Turn,” live (Jubilee Showcase), Chicago, 1969
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Bill Moss and the Celestials, “God Has Been So Good,” 1964
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other day, Chicago
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DJ Pierre (aka Nathaniel Pierre Jones, 1965-), live, Chicago, published 7/18/25
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other day, Chicago (Columbus Park)
timeless
Soul Stirrers (feat. R.H. Harris, James H. Medlock), “One Day,” 1947
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Alfred Brendel, pianist, writer, January 5, 1931-June 17, 2025
Live, Austria (Vienna), 1979: Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924), Toccata K.287 (1921)
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other day, Chicago
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Rev. Charles Hayes (1937-2014), “By the Grace of the Lord,” live, Chicago, 1999
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George Freeman (guitarist), April 10, 1927-April 1, 2025
Birth Sign,* 1970 (Delmark Records)
When, fifty years ago, I first heard this album, I thought it was wonderful. I still do.
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*1. “Mama, Papa, Brother” 2. “Cough It Up” 3. “My Scenery” 4. “Must Be, Must Be” 5. “Birth Sign” 6. “Hoss” 7. “My Ship”
George Freeman, guitar; Lester Lashley, trombone (track 4); Von Freeman (brother, MCOTD Hall of Fame), tenor saxophone (tracks 2-3, 6-7); Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre, tenor saxophone (track 4); Sonny Burke, organ (tracks 1–6); Robert Pierce, organ (track 4); Billy Mitchell, drums
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