Chico Freeman

Chico is an internationally acclaimed musician, composer and producer. He has recorded for Columbia Records, Warner Brothers and is a two-time Grammy nominee.

[Jazz London Radio @officialjazzlon]

You'll Know When You Get There by @chicofreeman now playing on Vinyl Vaults @officialjazzlon

[Chico Freeman @chicofreeman]

@3rdstreetjazz One of our greatest song stylists and her single voice crying in the wind of beauty and creativity.

[Melanie D'Arrigo @DarrigoMelanie]

Elon Musk spent at least $130 million to elect Trump, despite $3300 being the maximum an individual can legally donate.

He increases his wealth by $333 million each day.

But tell me again how taxing billionaires and campaign finance reform are “radical,” “far-Left,” policies.

[The Temptations @thetemptations]

Eddie Kendricks shares how The Temptations formed out of multiple other vocal groups. #TheTemptations #DavidRuffin #EddieKendricks #Motown65

[Ted Gioia @tedgioia]

RIP jazz drum legend Roy Haynes, who leaves us at age 99. What an amazing career….

Along the way, he performed with John Coltrane, Lester Young, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Chick Corea, Sarah Vaughan, Dave Brubeck, Stan Getz, and many, many others.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Donald Trump is not thinking about you. He only sees power as a means to his ends. America is ready to turn the page.

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

Donald Trump is incapable of staying on message because he's operating entirely on impulse and because he has no message.

This video of Seth Meyers tonight is a must-watch.

[The Temptations @thetemptations]

From the Temptations archive: a candid moment of Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin.

Photo Credit: UMe Archives

[Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris]

I’m Kamala Harris, and I’m running for President of the United States.

[Earvin Magic Johnson @MagicJohnson]

I'm devastated to hear about the loss of my friend Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, the father of Kobe Bryant. Joe was not only a talented basketball player; he was also a great coach. A lot of people don't know that he coached the LA Sparks in 2005, 2006, and 2011! Joe was an exceptional human being with a radiant smile that had the power to brighten any room, and a great husband and father. Cookie and I are praying for his wife Pam, daughters Sharia and Shaya, and the rest of the Bryant family, friends, and all those who loved Joe. 🙏🏾

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

🚨🚨🚨MAJOR BREAKING: AOC says she will launch articles of impeachment against Supreme Court justices for corruption.

“The Supreme Court has become consumed by a corruption crisis beyond its control.

Today’s ruling represents an assault on American democracy. It is up to Congress to defend our nation from this authoritarian capture.

I intend on filing articles of impeachment upon our return.”

Do you support this?

[Fascinating @fasc1nate]

Michael Jordan shooting a free throw with his eyes closed, 1991

[The Jazz Estate @thejazzestate]

Marvin Gaye’s isolated vocal track on “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” recorded in 1967.

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

OH THIS IS GOOD!

This old lady handed her bank card to the teller and said “I would like to withdraw $10”. The teller told her “for withdrawals less than $100, please use the ATM.

The old lady wanted to know why... The teller returned her bank card and irritably told her “these are the rules, please leave if there is no further matter. There is a line of customers behind you”.

The old lady remained silent for a few seconds and handed her card back to the teller and said “please help me withdraw all the money I have.” The teller was astonished when she checked the account balance. She nodded her head, leaned down and respectfully told her “you have $300,000 in your account but the bank doesn’t have that much cash currently. Could you make an appointment and come back again tomorrow?

The old lady then asked how much she could withdraw immediately. The teller told her any amount up to $3000. “Well please let me have $3000 now.” The teller kindly handed $3000 very friendly and with a smile to her.

The old lady put $10 in her purse and asked the teller to deposit $2990 back into her account.

The moral of this story is....
Don’t be difficult with old people, they spent a lifetime learning skills.

[The Jazz Estate @thejazzestate]

Duke Ellington on dreaming.

[Sam Cooke @OfficialSCooke]

What’s the secret? Observation.

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

Did you know that a black enslaved man was responsible for introducing innoculation (vaccination) to America?

Onesimus, introduced the idea of vaccination based upon the African practice of inoculation in Libya,to help mitigate spread of smallpox thus saving lives

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[The Temptations @thetemptations]

Thank you Brenton Blanchet and @people for a great conversation about our debut album, 'Meet The Temptations'! Read more at https://t.co/2o8tP3BPZ5

[The Temptations @thetemptations]

60 years ago today, The Temptations released the album that started it all! ‘Meet The Temptations’ encompassed their early singles and included their soon-to-be iconic “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” which featured the lineup of Eddie, Melvin, Paul, Otis, and David.

[Ron Carter @RonCarterBass]

As I approach my 87th birthday, I have been reflecting on the importance of education. The Ron Carter Library is a collection of learning tools for any bassist, comprised of my developed practices & techniques. View the collection on https://t.co/dkg2o5RhLM
📸: Spencer C.Porter