WES MONTGOMERY: Today is the birthday of one of my greatest guitar inspirations, the legendary Wes Montgomery. The meaning, impact and impression of what Wes did and said in music, as with any truth, is universal and timeless. Happy Birthday, Wes Montgomery!
📸: Chuck Stewart
Tonight, March 4th at 7:30 PM, find me at Lyons Township High School, where I’ll be playing in concert with their student jazz ensemble. As a music educator, I always enjoy having the opportunity to work with the next generation. The concert is free and open to the public, so come enjoy the music.
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TODAY! Find me in Colorado at Henriksen Amps for an 11 AM masterclass, then Dazzle Denver for two sets at 4:00 and 6:30 PM. Tickets via my Link in Bio.
Photo by Kira Anderson during my last Dazzle visit.
I enjoyed spending time with Sam Skelton, Trey Wright and the Jazz students at Kennesaw State University in GA. Special thanks to Sam Burrell for putting this together. Looking forward to the next time!
Tomorrow, March 1st: I'll be in Colorado for a masterclass at Henricksen Amps at 11 AM, followed by two sets at Dazzle Denver at 4:00 and 6:30. Tickets via my Link in Bio. See you soon.
I sat down with Kim Berry of KUVO JAZZ in anticipation of my performance at Dazzle Denver on March 1st. See you soon, Denver jazz fans!
I had so much fun during my time in Tallahassee with the FSU Jazz students!
Loads of thanks to Rod Harris for making it happen and hosting me in Tallahassee and to Rodney Jordan, Dir. of Jazz Studies and the FSU College of Music. Shout out to Clarence & Geri Seay at B Sharps Jazz Room as well 🙏🏿
AN EVENING WITH BOBBY BROOM: On February 28th, 2026, I’ll be making my way to Rome, Georgia, for a special appearance presented by the NWGA Jazz Society as part of their “An Evening With…” Jazz Series.
Tickets are available through the link in my bio. I look forward to seeing you there.
Thanks for watching 🙏 It sure was a crazy way to start my career.
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TONIGHT, February 25th! Find me in Tallahassee, Florida, for a concert and masterclass at B Sharp’s Jazz Club with the Florida State University faculty. The evening’s events start at 7:00 PM, hosted by B Sharps' Gerri Seay.
Find your tickets via my Link in Bio.
Photo by Phillip Tawanchaya
Notes of Thanks: Getting the Gig. I was just 16 years old when Sonny Rollins dropped into my life like a colossus from Mt. Olympus. But how did I actually finally become a full-fledged band member at age 20? Here's that story: youtu.be/lJnp8w9naD4?...
AN EVENING WITH BOBBY BROOM: Coming up on February 28th, 2026, find me in Rome, Georgia, for a performance at the NWGA Jazz Society as part of their “An Evening With…” Jazz Series.
Tickets are up via my Link in Bio, so grab yours and I’ll see you soon.
DAZZLE DENVER: One week from now, I’ll be returning to the Rocky Mountains for a show at Dazzle Denver on March 1st, 2026. I had a great time there last year, and I’m looking forward to being back.
Tickets via my Link in Bio
NINA SIMONE: Today, I’m taking a moment to remember Nina Simone on what would’ve been her 93rd birthday.
I’ve enjoyed getting lost in her music many times over the years… the album Nina and Piano is a particular favorite of mine.
Happy heavenly birthday, Nina Simone.
WALTER BECKER: Today I’m remembering Walter Becker on what would’ve been his 76th birthday.
I have such warm memories of Walter, especially from the 2014 tour with Steely Dan, when my Bobby Broom Organi-Sation had the privilege of opening the shows. This pic is from that tour.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: On February 25th, I’ll be travelling down south to Tallahassee, Florida, for a concert and masterclass at B Sharp’s Jazz Club with the Florida State University music faculty. Find your tickets via my Link in Bio.
Photo by Mark Sheldon
NATHAN DAVIS: Today would’ve been the birthday of Nathan Davis, a great jazz educator and saxophonist. Nathan was another mentor of mine as I started down my own jazz education journey, and his help and support is deeply appreciated. Happy Birthday, Nathan Davis.
Photo via the New York Times
JAZZ FLYTE PODCAST: First thing tomorrow morning, on February 15th, you can catch me in conversation with host Darrell Scott on the Jazz Flyte Podcast. We talk about my journey into jazz & the music that influenced me the most in those early days. Find where to listen via my Link in Bio.
TONIGHT! Don’t forget to tune in to my radio show, Jazz Spectrum, airing at 7:00 PM CST on WNIJ.
You can listen the old fashioned way on 89.5 FM if you’re in the Illinois area, or online from anywhere via the WNIJ website. Find the link for digital listening via my Link in Bio.
NOTES OF THANKS: Why now? I wanted to share some of my thoughts about my decision to record a Sonny Rollins tribute album with my trio. It’ll be our first record together in over a decade.
Stay tuned for the release of Notes Of Thanks on May 1st, 2026, on all streaming platforms!
My three-stop tour with my Eastern Standard Trio (Ron Savage, Nat Reeves) went great, and I’d like to thank everyone who came to our shows. Thank you as well to our hosts: Berklee’s David Friend Recital Hall, The Side Door in Old Lyme, CT, and Smalls in my hometown of NYC.
RUFUS REID: Today I’m wishing a very happy birthday to noteworthy bassist and educator Rufus Reid.
Rufus was instrumental to the beginning of my teaching career here in Chicago. Thank you, Rufus, and wishing you all the best.
Photo via Rufus’ official Facebook page.
