Robin James

Saint Paul born, U of M graduate, majored in SPEECH Communication, minored in English & Rhetoric, experienced jazz writer, lover of pineapple and the Bee Gees

[Wynton Marsalis @wyntonmarsalis]

A look at last night’s first concert with the @chicagosymphony, June 4, 2026, at Symphony Center in Chicago.

The evening opened with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performing John Adams’ "The Rock You Stand On" and Copland’s "Suite from Appalachian Spring", conducted by the great Maestro Marin Alsop. After intermission, the @jazzdotorg joined the CSO for movements I, IV, V, and VI of "The Jungle".

Before going on stage, our trumpet section had a chance to pose for a photo with the great trumpet section of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The CSO brass section has long been known for its brilliance, power, and distinctive “Chicago Sound,” and has served as a model for generations of American brass players.

We perform the same program again today in a matinee performance, and tomorrow night for the final concert of this Chicago run.

(photos by: Luigi Beverelli)

[oleg ignashkin @ignashkinjazz]

Stacey Kent performs "One Note Samba" - Leverkusener Jazztage 1914.

[Luther Vandross @luthervandross]

Can never get too much of Luther's classic.

[Vinyl Records🎱✝️🇧🇷👪🗽 @j_c_domingues]

Cheryl Lynn – Encore - 1983

[Forbes @Forbes]

Quote of the day. #qotd

[Jermaine Watkins @JermaineWatkins]

Cheryl Lynn.

Got to Be Real

[Harvey G. Cohen @CultrHack]

Gorgeous behind-the-scenes never-before-seen photos of legendary jazz players in NYC during the early 1960s, featuring commentary by Sonny Rollins, images of Dorothy Ashby, Elvin Jones, Ron Carter, Bill Evans, Coleman Hawkins and Mr Rollins.
https://t.co/ruLxFPyBAA

[Robin James @Robin_James1]

@ThatEricAlper I read they were John Coltrane’s favorite

[Robin James @Robin_James1]

@ThatEricAlper Don’t You Know That? —Luther Vandross

[チル☮ @til_tel]

Cream
#Prince

[Robin James @Robin_James1]

@rnbmusic His music was very popular around the time I visited the US Virgin Islands. We played it a lot during my stay in St. Thomas.

[Richard Brody @tnyfrontrow]

The ultra-sanitized biopic of W.C. Handy, St. Louis Blues, from 1958, has an extraordinary cast (including Nat King Cole, Eartha Kitt, Ruby Dee, Cab Calloway, Pearl Bailey, and young Billy Preston) whose performances say what the script couldn't; @tcm 8pm:
https://t.co/xw88tE8URH

[Robin James @Robin_James1]

@JermaineWatkins My favorite male singer

[Melodies & Masterpieces @SVG__Collection]

“Good Times” by CHIC was released 47 years ago today.

[Kie— @kierraarielhtx]

I miss real music! This song does something to me every time

[Wynton Marsalis @wyntonmarsalis]

A look at yesterday’s first rehearsal day, June 3, 2026, at Symphony Center in Chicago.

The @jazzdotorg Orchestra joined the @chicagosymphony for rehearsal of *The Jungle* with Maestro @marinalsop, as we prepared for the first of three concerts in our Chicago residency.

This morning, we return for the dress rehearsal. Tonight, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra opens the program with John Adams’ *The Rock You Stand On* and Copland’s *Suite from Appalachian Spring*. After intermission, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra joins the CSO for movements I, IV, V, and VI of *The Jungle*.

Looking forward to sharing this music with the Chicago audience tonight.

(photo by: Luigi Beverelli)

[soultracks @soultrackscom]

Happy 65th birthday to the great @ElDeBarge https://t.co/wFGOIlBVXu

[Wynton Marsalis @wyntonmarsalis]

Filming a conversation with Linsey Davis for @ABCNewsLive at @chicagosymphony
The segment will air on July 3

[Luiz Santos Official @LuizSantosMusic]

'Each man has his own music bubbling up inside him.'
- Louis Armstrong
#jazz #art #quote

[The Obama Foundation @ObamaFoundation]

"Democracy requires a basic sense of solidarity — the idea that for all our outward differences, we are all in this together; that we rise or fall as one." — President Obama