what’s new
Nate Smith (drums) with James Francies (keyboards, synthesizer), Josh Johnson (alto saxophone), Ben Williams (bass), “Magic Dance,” live (studio), Seattle, 10/1/25 (published yesterday)
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other day, Chicago (Columbus Park)
timeless
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849), Prelude No. 13
Victor Schiøler (1899-1967), piano (1956)
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yesterday, Oak Park, Illinois
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Elder Sam Windham (guitar, voice), “Yes Lord,” live, New York, 1964
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last night, Oak Park, Illinois
basement jukebox
Cookie Jackson, “Try Love (Just One More Time),” 1961
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other day, Oak Park, Illinois
what’s new
SML, live, Chicago (Empty Bottle), 2025 (published 11/6/25)
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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)
otherworldly
Ran Blake (1935-, piano), “Little Rootie Tootie” (T. Monk), published 10/17/25
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other day, Lake Superior (Copper Harbor, Michigan)
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The Gospel Warriors of Detroit, Michigan, “He’s Using Me,” 1983
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other day, Lake Superior (Copper Harbor, Michigan)
basement jukebox
Betty Harris, “Nearer to You” (written and produced by Allen Toussaint), 1967
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other day, Oak Park, Illinois
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General Assembly Apostolic Church, United Kingdom, live, 2025
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other day, Oak Park, Illinois (Conservatory)
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