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He was also the last musician survivor of “Harlem 1958.” https://uptowngrandcentral.org/harlem-1958 With the death of his fellow saxophonist Benny Golson in 2024, Mr. Rollins became the last survivor of the 58 musicians captured by the photographer Art Kane in his famous Esquire magazine group portrait “Harlem 1958.” “I was a fan,” Mr. Rollins told The Times in recalling the photo shoot in 2024. “I was in the picture, but it wasn’t so much as a musician — although I happened to be there as a musician — but I had been following jazz all my short life up to that time, so I knew a great deal about the guys.” He added that he was particularly proud to have been photographed alongside “my particular idols, Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young.”

I was lucky to see Sonny in 2012 shortly before he was forced to stop playing for health reasons. He was still a colossus. RIP to the true legend.

This is a pretty cool take on a console system....could also go in Amp Porn but I like the wood on this one.

I have to admit I prefer Magnus Öström's style but last night I started reviewing Dan Berglund's discography with Tonbrucket. Then, I felt the need to put on this vinyl: an old friend of this thread but for me it is still magical.

Sorry to hear about Cora. I have my fingers crossed for her?

Sorry to hear that, Jose. Hoping for the best outcome for Cora.

Hard to believe this came out in 1972. It still seems ahead of its time in 2026. Ex.

I had her new album in my queue and then this showed up. so Let X=X by Laurie Anderson (2026) https://open.qobuz.com/album/syta310h4wo50 Example - Just the album opener: Always a treat to have more Laurie.

Every 3-4 years I listen to Paul Simon's The Rhythm of the Saints, and with apologies to Graceland which I love, but has never quite resonated the same, think it's international mix fills a hole no other album does or likely ever will. I'll listen to a dozen or so times in quick succession and promptly stop again. Two times today... so far. Maybe you will find a love That you discover accidentally Who falls against you gently As a pickpocket Brushes your thigh Further to fly

'Til Tuesday - Voices Carry

^ In that post, I just used the URL posted by the guy on the audiophile subreddit. The following will be more UK friendly. Fuck Nigel Farage. This Scandinavian fella is living his best life:

Sonny Rollins, colossus of jazz saxophone, dies aged 95 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/may/26/sonny-rollins-jazz-saxophone-dies-aged-95

I've just come from the Veterinary Hospital... Cora (my dog) underwent emergency surgery. Apparently, she has some kind of problem/infection in her lymphatic system. Doctors have removed his tonsils and will perform a biopsy. They haven't ruled out some type of lymphatic cancer. It's ironic, I also had cancer, my mom died of leukemia two years ago and Cora was a kind of gift to help me get through it. I just pray that my son never goes through that. Sorry, maybe this isn't the place to spit this shit.