Sunday, August 10th
basement jukebox
Dorothy Love Coates (1928-2002 [MCOTD Hall of Fame], with Gospel Harmonettes), “You’ve Been Good to Me” (D. Coates), 1960s
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Tuesday, August 5th
3n
Marcus Gilmore (drums) with David Virelles (piano), Petros Klampanis (bass), “Cape Stride” (M. Gilmore), live, Greece (Athens), 2023
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other day, Oak Park, Illinois
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Saturday, August 2nd
basement jukebox
Arlene Bell & The Kenyattas, “There’s Something Wrong With You,” 1977
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Friday, August 1st
sounds of Chicago
DJ Pierre (aka Nathaniel Pierre Jones, 1965-), live, Chicago, published 7/18/25
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other day, Chicago (Columbus Park)
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Thursday, July 31st
There are a handful of pianists whose performances I jump on immediately, no matter the piece. He’s one.
Daniil Trifonov (1991-), piano: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), “The Sleeping Beauty,” Op. 66 (Transcr. Pletnev), IV. Andante, published 7/26/25
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Wednesday, July 30th
sounds of Scotland
Brìghde Chaimbeul (bagpipes, with John McSherr [Uilleann Pipes], Francis McIlduff [Uilleann Pipes], Jamie Murphy [Uilleann Pipes]), “Sguabag/The Sweeper” (Trad.), 2025
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other day, Oak Park, Illinois
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Sunday, July 27th
timeless
Soul Stirrers (feat. R.H. Harris, James H. Medlock), “One Day,” 1947
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other day, Chicago
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Wednesday, July 23rd
like nothing else
Tony Malaby (saxophone), Mat Maneri (viola), Daniel Levin (cello), “New Artifacts,” recorded live (New York), 2015
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this morning, Oak Park, Illinois
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Sunday, July 20th
testify!
Slim & The Supreme Angels, “If I’m Too High,” live, 1982
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Friday, July 18th
like nobody else
Terry Riley (June 24, 1935-, composer, musician), 90th birthday celebration, live, New York, 6/24/25: The Holy Liftoff (2024), Claire Chase (flutes); In C (1964), large ensemble
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