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Curtis Burns @thatturtle.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

… 8. Just As You Are (feat. Macie Stewart & Ricardo Dias Gomes) - Church Chords 9. The Threepenny Opera (Die Dreigroschenoper): Tango-Ballade [Kurt Weill/Bertholt Brecht] - Philip Jones Brass Ensemble 10. 12 Tone Samba in 9 - Jure Pukl, John Escreet, Joe Sanders, & Christian Lillinger …

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_Mix_An indecipherable cause by Curtis Burns on Apple Music

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Curtis Burns @thatturtle.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

… 5. Transition Chant - David First 6. Steppin’ [Julius Hemphill] - Marty Ehrlich, Rob DeBellis, Allan Chase, Brian Landrus, Andy Laster, Jeff Lederer, Lisa Parrott, & Jason Robinson 7. Noisette - Delta Saxophone Quartet …

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_Mix_An indecipherable cause by Curtis Burns on Apple Music

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Drawing from the rich tradition of Japanese folklore and martial lore, this graphic ink illustration channels the timeless archetype of the rōnin (masterless samurai) or musha shugyō (wandering martial pilgrim) traversing wild, haunted landscapes.

Silhouetted against a colossal, luminous moon that cuts through turbulent storm clouds, a solitary warrior stands atop a dark crest of wind-swept trees. Long, untamed hair streams into the night air alongside the fluttering hem of a robe, while the unmistakable angle of a sheathed katana projects diagonally from the hip. Rendered in stark, high-contrast monochrome, the composition pits deep black ink against bright white light, capturing the dramatic veil of clouds partially obscuring the lunar disc above. The serrated line of the forest canopy along the bottom edge grounds the figure, evoking the cold whistle of a high-altitude night wind and the charged, quiet tension preceding an encounter with the unknown.
In Japanese oral and literary traditions—from medieval mukai-banashi (ghost tales) to Edo-period kaidan—the full moon (meigetsu) serves as a powerful omen, a moment when the veil between the physical realm and the world of yōkai (supernatural spirits) grows thin. Stylistically indebted to the dramatic chiaroscuro of 19th-century ukiyo-e masters like Tsukioka Yoshitoshi—celebrated for his legendary series One Hundred Aspects of the Moon—this contemporary graphic piece demonstrates the enduring monozukuri (artisanal mastery) of modern Japanese ink illustration, using sweeping brushwork and tonal contrast to distill mythic drama into a single, haunting frame.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Maiko Kokaji, 1939, Japan

Standing in calm, poised repose beside the rough, deeply textured bark of a tree trunk, the young apprentice geisha Maiko Kokaji gazes toward the viewer with a composed, gentle expression. Her kimono is tailored from dark silk densely patterned with a field of small white floral blossoms that drape down her long sleeves and skirts. At her waist, a structured obi with geometric foldings is secured above her white embroidered inner collar (han-eri). Her traditional coiffure is adorned with a prominent white rose on one side and shimmering metal fluttering hairpin ornaments (bira-bira kanzashi) on the other, catching soft ambient light. Rendered in monochrome silver tones, the photograph creates a tactile contrast between the porcelain smoothness of her powdered face, the soft silk of her ensemble, and the raw, weathered bark of the tree beside her.
Captured in 1939—a pivotal moment during the early Shōwa era on the eve of global conflict—this photograph documents Maiko Kokaji within the traditional entertainment districts (hanamachi) of pre-war Japan. During the late 1930s, the centuries-old world of geiko and maiko stood at a historic crossroads between traditional arts (geidō) and the emerging modernities of interwar urban culture. Portrait photography of maiko was widely studio-crafted and circulated through postcards and cultural archives, preserving the visual elegance of young apprentices whose training required years of dedication to classical music, dance, and etiquette. The meticulous creation of her garment, hand-styled hair, and hand-crafted hair accessories reflects the living tradition of Japanese monozukuri (artisanal mastery), showcasing how specialized craftsmen preserved heritage techniques within a rapidly changing society.

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Delta Saxophone Quartet @deltasax.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Looking forward to meeting up with my now slightly older collegues of London Saxophonic at the end of this coming week. 🎷 www.instagram.com/p/Ddeu5OnCH4...

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Lynda Carter @lyndacarter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our music and our memories are being wiped out. AMERICA built this city. Not a president. Join us!

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Post Me Spotify Links For Playlisting! 🎸 @listigeplaylists.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📌 #1 Added to playlist: "Sunset Key - Radio Edit" by Chris Caldwell

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Post Me Spotify Links For Playlisting! 🎸 @listigeplaylists.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🎵 AzureSky Harmonies 🦋 - Hourly Fresh Picks Thanks to our latest contributor(s), choosen from 4 incoming post(s): • @musicontheedge.bsky.social • @deltasax.bsky.social • @tinkerhack.bsky.social 🔁 to spread the word and help us reach more music lovers!

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Post Me Spotify Links For Playlisting! 🎸 @listigeplaylists.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📌 #2 Added to playlist: "Always the Sun" by Delta Saxophone Quartet

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Post Me Spotify Links For Playlisting! 🎸 @listigeplaylists.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thanks @deltasax.bsky.social 💯 I've now playlisted your post, see the details in the post below. Please help out by following, listening, and sharing this playlist! Post me more whenever you like 😀

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phoenixrising @mmcarthur.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Roy Lichtenstein : Bauhaus Stairway Mural, 1989 Oil and Magna on canvas 26 ft 5.75 in × 17 ft 11.75 in Bob Adelman of the Gagosian: "Why mural painting?" Roy Lichtenstein: "For the pleasure of the dance." Further description & info in the alt text 👇

In the 1960s, Lichtenstein forged a new approach to painting by fusing popular culture and Western art history. His work is rooted in the seductive powers of advertising, and elevates the graphic imagery of popular print media and comic book illustrations to the realm of high art. Employing a handmade process, he mimicked the printing techniques of magazines and newspapers, making Benday dots and bright color synonymous with Pop art. Lichtenstein produced murals throughout his career, from Girl in a Window to Times Square Mural.

Measuring more than 26 ft tall and painted in oil and Magna on canvas, Bauhaus Stairway Mural pays homage to German abstract artist Oskar Schlemmer (1888–1943) and his painting Bauhaustreppe (Bauhaus Stairway, 1932).

Lichtenstein’s mural was commissioned for the main atrium of the headquarters of the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in Beverly Hills, which the building’s architect, I.M. Pei, envisioned as a meeting place for writers, directors, actors, musicians, and agents.

The image of the banister expresses stability and direction in a chaotic period, while the geometric bodies of the students reflect Schlemmer’s belief in humanity as “an organic as well as mechanical creation.” The figures in the lower right-hand corner and upper left-hand corner of Lichtenstein’s mural appear to reference Schlemmer’s costume designs and volumetric renderings, as well as Schlemmer’s interest in mechanical movement.

Lichtenstein pays tribute to the German artist’s vision through a Pop aesthetic, using his own distinctive visual language to convey the Bauhaus’s innovative spirit. Finally, both Schlemmer’s painting and Lichtenstein’s mural, through their depiction of a bustling common space primed for dialogue, collaborative effort, and upward movement, speak to a Gesamtkunstwerk, or total work of art, in which artists, designers, and artisans work together toward a single higher goal—an ethos that continuously guided the founders of CAA.

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The Tonearm @thetonearm.com · 20/03/2025

The Tonearm is an online journal of unexpected music and culture, a shared exploration of what it's like to create cool + meaningful things. Check out our latest articles + podcasts: www.thetonearm.com/linkinbio/ and don't forget to subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Talk Of The Tonearm ✨

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The Tonearm @thetonearm.com · 25/08/2026

Damascus-born clarinetist Kinan Azmeh discusses his philosophy of musical freedom, the power of long-term collaboration, and how his album 'Live in Berlin' captures nearly two decades of creative partnership with his CityBand quartet. Kinan Azmeh Takes the Sound of Syria's Streets on a World Tour:

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Kinan Azmeh Takes the Sound of Syria on a World Tour

The Damascus-born clarinetist discusses his philosophy of musical freedom, the power of long-term collaboration, and how his latest release, 'Live in Berlin,' captures nearly two decades of creative partnership with his CityBand quartet.

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Denisovian @denisovian.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

'A damsel with a dulcimer ?'

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Acid Rain @bearysweet.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

During a lull in between clashes between the Persians and Genghis's Mongol forces, you can imagine them coming together for this.. The Stranglers "Golden Brown" performed on the hammered dulcimer and the Morin Khuur (a traditional Mongolian horse-head fiddle) - by @Dulcimerguy1 #music #culture

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BBC Radio 3 Unwind Now Playing Bot (Unofficial) @bbcradio3ubot.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

BBC Radio 3 Unwind Classical Unwind: Refresh your morning with calming melodies Now Playing Philip Glass Metamorphosis (3rd mvt)

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Andrew Long @closetotheedge.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

#NowPlaying" @deltasax.bsky.social : Bowie, Berlin & Beyond: 2018. One of the first DSQ albums I got, I've bought them all since then

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Bowie, Berlin & Beyond, by Delta Saxophone Quartet

14 track album

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6music @6music.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

“Sketch for Summer” by Delta Saxophone Quartet #nowplaying #6music

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BBC Radio 6 Music Now Playing Bot (Unofficial) @bbcradio6musicbot.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

BBC Radio 6 Music Gideon Coe Now Playing Delta Saxophone Quartet Sketch for Summer

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The ᴘʀᴇᴛᴛʏ BBC Radio 6 Music Now Playing Bot @bbc6musicbot.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

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Sketch for Summer, by Delta Saxophone Quartet

from the album Late Music

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BBC Radio 3 Unwind Now Playing Bot (Unofficial) @bbcradio3ubot.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

BBC Radio 3 Unwind Night Tracks: Immersive music for after-hours Now Playing Delta Saxophone Quartet Everything Is You

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6music @6music.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

“No More Heroes” by Delta Saxophone Quartet #nowplaying #6music

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BBC Radio 6 Music Now Playing Bot (Unofficial) @bbcradio6musicbot.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

BBC Radio 6 Music Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone Now Playing Delta Saxophone Quartet No More Heroes

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The ᴘʀᴇᴛᴛʏ BBC Radio 6 Music Now Playing Bot @bbc6musicbot.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

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No More Heroes, by Delta Saxophone Quartet

from the album Hanging Around

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Laura Eek!! Hall @lauraehall.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Really enjoying this classic Sesame Street segment, two minutes of freestyle jazz riffing on saxophone factory footage

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Music on the Edge @musicontheedge.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Traditional values earlier today at Westcliff-On-Sea .. rude not too! #Britishsummer #westcliff #southend #essex #england

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Ian Martin @ianmartin.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

funny because true

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(un)Tidy Music @untidymusic.com · 24/07/2026

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Hingehead @hingehead.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I hadn't realised he'd done one - but I can see it was on his version of 'Pinups' in 2010 called "Scratch My Back". I do, however, have covers by Mike Garson, The Magnetic Fields, Delta Saxophone Quartet, Nico, Postmodern Jukebox, The Wallflowers, Big Ben Tribe, Depeche Mode and Clan Of Xymox.

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Porous Collective @porouscollective.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

NP Paul Rutherford. Solo in Berlín 1975. EMANEM 4144.

Black and white. Trombone player. CD cover. Paul Rutherford. Solo in Berlin 1975.

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BBC Radio 3 Now Playing Bot (Unofficial) @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

BBC Radio 3 Night Tracks: Immersive music for after-hours Now Playing Delta Saxophone Quartet Everything Is You

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BBC Radio 3 Unwind Now Playing Bot (Unofficial) @bbcradio3ubot.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

BBC Radio 3 Unwind Night Tracks: Immersive music for after-hours Now Playing Delta Saxophone Quartet Everything Is You

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radio3 @radio3.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

“Everything Is You” by Delta Saxophone Quartet #nowplaying #radio3

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Delta Saxophone Quartet · Dedicated to you but you weren't listening · Song · 2007

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David Lancaster @david-lancaster.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Available now from Elastic Stage, the latest recording for the Delta Saxophone Quartet, that includes my energetic 'Allegro Strangolato' and a handful of new arrangements. It's available on CD and lovely vinyl - don't miss out on this one! elasticstage.com/deltasax/rel...

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Hanging Around - elasticStage

HANGING AROUND The idea for this intriguing album came from the quartets Baritone Saxophonist Chris Caldwell when he heard The Stranglers classic, Golden Brown, on the radio whilst on a drive home to ...

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Andrew Long @closetotheedge.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

#NowPlaying: @deltasax.bsky.social : Minimal Tendencies: 1998. Works of Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Gavin Bryars, Michael Nyman, Terry Reid. Was this your first full length album lads? It's the earliest one I've got anyway. #DebutAlbums.

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Delta Saxophone Quartet @deltasax.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Let’s get Physical 😅😎🎷 Vinyl & CD 20% OFF EVERYTHING. Valid until 30/06 only. Share it with your fans. Stack a few records yourself. Order Now Your code: JUNEFLASHSALE Offer valid until 30th June 2026, 23:59 BST elasticstage.com/deltasax #Thestranglers #hangingaround

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David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Nightmare for a friend of mine in London. Please share.

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