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@peterhoneyman@a2mi.social
2026-04-03 01:40:08

i'm not wild about this LP — it's ok, but maybe i should make space on my shelf and spin something new (i mean old) in its place
i paid six bucks for it a few years ago ... i'll bet i could still get a couple bucks for it!
it bears mentioning that paul chambers went to my high school
tommy flanagan is also from detroit, but he didn't go to cass tech, he graduated from northern (as did my father before him)

This photo shows a classic jazz album from the legendary trombonist J.J. Johnson.

The Album:
"Blue Trombone" by J.J. Johnson

Released on Columbia Records

Features an all-star lineup: Max Roach (drums), Paul Chambers (bass), Tommy Flanagan (piano)

Album Design:
Golden/tan header with bold black text

Atmospheric cover photo showing Johnson's trombone in dramatic lighting against a dark background

The brass trombone gleams in warm tones

Moody, artistic photography typical of late 1950s jazz…
@peterhoneyman@a2mi.social
2026-04-03 02:05:54

i have played the hell out of this LP since i bought it (over fifty years ago!)
oh ha ha there's that stupid arrow on my scrawled signature, a phallic affectation that i picked up in high school, imitating tom wolfe, that i fortunately dropped some time in college
#nowplaying #herbiehancock

This photo shows a striking album cover with bold psychedelic artwork from jazz legend Herbie Hancock.

The Album:
"Head Hunters" by Herbie Hancock

Released on Columbia Records (1973)

One of the best-selling jazz albums of all time

Album Design:
Vivid purple/deep blue background

Title in pink and cyan lettering arcing across the top

Central figure: a stylized African-inspired mask/character in bright yellow, orange, and red gradient

The character has geometric features, circular head desi…