jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026jimmacnie.substack.com/p/must-see-t... let's all go see jazz this weekendjimmacnie.substack.comMust-See Three (+1) - Jazz in NYC This Weekgo get some good news at a show... 020
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 18/09/2026brass and strings, brass and strings, brass and strings... jimmacnie.substack.com/p/must-see-t... 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 08/09/2026jimmacnie.substack.com/p/must-see-t...jimmacnie.substack.comMust-See Three - Jazz in NYC This Weekdrums, guitar, saxophone, bass - it’s all a beautiful dream, isn’t it? 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 06/09/2026maybe Sunday morning is a good time to fling some folk. more ears in a more receptive "state." jimmacnie.substack.com/p/far-flung-...jimmacnie.substack.comFar Flung Folk, WRIU, August 19from Cuba to London to Johannesburg to Bahia to New Orleans to Bulgaria to Nashville to Leeds to Naul to Haiti to Petrolia to the Windy City... 000
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 02/09/2026get up and get out! jimmacnie.substack.com/p/must-see-t...jimmacnie.substack.comMust-See Three +2 - Jazz This Week in NYCJohn Patitucci Trio Village Vanguard Tues, Sept 2 - Sun, Aug 30 000
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 26/08/2026lots of jazz in NYC this week jimmacnie.substack.com/p/must-see-t... 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 16/08/2026jimmacnie.substack.com/p/far-flung-...jimmacnie.substack.comFar Flung Folk, WRIU June 24, 2026featuring bank-robbing music, pep-pill music, it's-nice-out-today music, crepescular music, take-off-yr-undies-n-throw-'em-in-the-corner music, and dylan covering paxton 000
Reposted by @jimmacnie.bsky.socialDavid Cantwell @cantkill.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Another batch of music recommendations--from Stik Figa and The $100 Quartet, from Devon Gilfillian and Cain Culto, plus a tribute to L7's Jennifer Finch and more--at No Fences Review, w/ @charleshughes2.bsky.socialopen.substack.comTurn It Up - 7/22/2026Earworms, obsessions, recommendations 031
Reposted by @jimmacnie.bsky.social(Screams From The) Burning Ambulance @burningambulance.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Have you checked out this amazing archival release? 14 full sets by a 15-member Cecil Taylor big band, from 2004: ceciltaylor-bam.bandcamp.com/album/at-iri... 3175
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 22/07/2026just some suggestions, that's all. jimmacnie.substack.com/p/must-see-t...jimmacnie.substack.comMust-See Three - Jazz in NYC This Week3dom frogs and forrester, invisible guys pulverize the sound, and saturday in the park with branford (no, it's not the fourth of july)... 020
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 08/07/2026 ready to go?jimmacnie.substack.comMust-See Three - Jazz in NYC This Weeknew orleans heads north in the form of lady nealand and her rumba pals. plus alessi's atmospherics and the free spirits of brooklyn 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 03/07/2026beat the heat at an nyc jazz club. jimmacnie.substack.com/p/must-see-t...jimmacnie.substack.comMust-See Three - Jazz in NYC This Weekstay in town for the holiday and have a blast 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 23/06/202620/20 Vision in NYC this week. jimmacnie.substack.com/p/must-see-t...jimmacnie.substack.comMust-See Three - Jazz in NYC This WeekThe Vision Fest dominates the action. Time to celebrate its 30th go-round at the Abrons Art Center, June 23-28. The must-see’s are all part of this year's annual gathering. 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 17/06/2026quite a bit of jazz action in NYC this week. let me help you sort it... jimmacnie.substack.com/p/must-see-t...jimmacnie.substack.comMust-See Three - Jazz in NYC This Weekinternational exchange, the end of an era, Ornette in Gowanus 011
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 10/06/2026make a plan, arrive on time. start tonight with Kalia Vandever at LPR. jimmacnie.substack.com/p/must-see-t... 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 02/06/2026we all could use a little guidance...jimmacnie.substack.comMust-See Three - Jazz in NYC This Weekall roads lead to Roulette 000
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Moore, Torn, Mekons, Marty - too much, I tell ya! too much going on. jimmacnie.substack.com/p/sunday-spi...jimmacnie.substack.comSunday Spinninghere's what's been floating through chez macnie this week 000
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 27/05/2026i moved to Substack. Come hang out. Lots to do in the NYC clubs this week. jimmacnie.substack.com/p/must-see-t...jimmacnie.substack.comMust-See Three - Jazz in NYC This Weekdon't be nuts - go out and see live music 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 20/05/2026moved over to Substack. this week's Must-See Three is the kickoff. jimmacnie.substack.com/p/must-see-t...jimmacnie.substack.comMust-See Three - Jazz in NYC This Weekgotham show recommendations - don't forget to tip yr servers 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 06/05/2026plenty to do this week. if #jazz is your deal, that is. lamentforastraightline.wordpress.com/2026/05/06/m...lamentforastraightline.wordpress.comMust-See Three – Jazz in NYC This WeekYvonne Rogers SEEDS:Brooklyn Thursday, May 7 Each time I’ve seen Rogers onstage she’s made a handful of moves that come out of nowhere–half curiosities, half revelations, and ofte… 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 03/05/2026last day of Bang On A Can's Long Play Fest in Brooklyn. Make sure you stick your head into Marty Ehrlich playing Julius Hemphill and the Lederer/LaRose updates of Dolphy, Coleman and Nelson. scroll a bit and the info is here. @bangonacan #longplayfestival lamentforastraightline.wordpress.comlamentforastraightline.wordpress.comLament For A Straight LineJim Macnie's Music Blog 020
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 02/05/2026when you're roaming the #LongPlayFestival today, be sure to get a seat for the Amina Myers performance. lamentforastraightline.wordpress.com/2026/05/01/c...lamentforastraightline.wordpress.comCountdown to Long Play 2026: Amina Claudine MyersBang on a Can’s annual Long Play Festival is underway, running through Sunday, May 3 at various BK venues. I’ve been sharing some recommended shows as a ramp-up to the weekend’s wealth of activitie… 021
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 01/05/2026all the usual action PLUS the Long Play Fest. here comes the weekend. lamentforastraightline.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/m... 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 10/04/2026lots of jazz possibilities in NYC this weekend. lamentforastraightline.wordpress.com/2026/04/07/m... 000
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 07/04/2026big week in nyc jazz lamentforastraightline.wordpress.com/2026/04/07/m... 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 20/03/2026 lots of jazz in NYC this weekend. lamentforastraightline.wordpress.com/2026/03/18/m...lamentforastraightline.wordpress.comMust See Three + 1 – Jazz in NYC This WeekOrrin Evans Trio Birdland Friday, March 20 – Sunday, March 22 I’m thinking it’s attack, or maybe it’s attack’s cousin, volition, that gooses the pianist’s trio p… 000
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 13/03/2026where will you go this weekend? what will you do? shorturl.at/v40mashorturl.atMust-See Three – Jazz in NYC This WeekTyrone Allen II Close Up Thursday, March 12 – Fri, March 13 Sometimes it feels like artists who work a varied palette are hedging their bets — as if dabbling was the only way to sate li… 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 26/02/2026NYC sidewalks ain't so bad now. get out there and walk to your favorite #jazz shows. here are some options. shorturl.at/uUofMlamentforastraightline.wordpress.comMust-See Three – Jazz in NYC This WeekMara Rosenbloom’s Flyways Jazz Gallery Friday, Feb 27 Just thinking out loud here, but listening to pianist Rosenbloom’s latest effort with bassist Jordyn Davis and percussionist/vocali… 000
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 20/02/2026please enjoy jazz in new york city this weekend. lamentforastraightline.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/m...lamentforastraightline.wordpress.comMust-See Three – Jazz in NYC This WeekAlden Hellmuth’s Holding Patterns Jazz Gallery Weds, Feb 18 (photo: Pete Agraan) Sat in front of the able young alto player and her band at the LOOVE Annex during Winter Jazz Fest. They rocke… 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Action central this week. where you goin'? lamentforastraightline.wordpress.com/2026/02/10/m... 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 04/02/2026lots of #jazz to absorb this week. don't slip on the sidewalk. shorturl.at/u7Dp9 @nyccloseup.bsky.socialshorturl.atMust-See Three – Jazz in NYC This WeekMaria Schneider Orchestra Birdland Tues, Jan 3 – Sat, Jan 7 Killing time watching TV shows on a recent 10-hour flight to Patagonia, I was happily surprised to see James Spader’s Ra… 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 09/01/2026Lots and lots and lots and lots of choices at the Winter Jazz Fest this weekend. hope this guides you a little bit. #NYCWJF shorturl.at/Rds2Klamentforastraightline.wordpress.comMust-See Six (X2) – Winter Jazz Fest MarathonsThe big blast is underway. Long nights, lotta performances. We all need help with our choices. Here’s a look at several valuable shows from the Marathons on Friday and Saturday in Manhattan a… 020
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Lots of jazz options in NYC this week. Lots. shorturl.at/KLJOu 020
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 13/12/2025go out and see some jazz this weekend ya damn fools...https://tinyurl.com/msfy7jkm 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 06/12/2025@AmirElSaffar.bsky.social brings the luminous music of his New Quartet to Roulette in Brooklyn TONIGHT, Sat, Dec 6. Go! (not in NYC? watch the #Livestream on the Roulette.org site) shorturl.at/iEI1xshorturl.atJim MacnieAmir ElSaffar New Quartet + Hamid Al-Saadi Roulette TONIGHT SATURDAY, DEC 6 (photo: Daniel Wetzel) The measured volition of the trumpeter’s Live at Pierre Boulez Saal (Maqām Records) is what does... 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Far Flung Folk radio show starts at 6 pm ET www.facebook.com/jim.macnie/p...facebook.comJim MacnieTONIGHT!!!!! Wednesday, November 26, 6 pm ET, revel in the sounds of FAR FLUNG FOLK, radio'ing at WRIU 90.3 FM and STREAMING on WRIU.org and the radio app of your choice. Somewhere along the way, you.... 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 26/11/2025jazz in nyc this thanksgiving week? yes, of course, please. shorturl.at/sMdcvshorturl.atMust-See Three – Jazz in NYC This WeekBilly Hart Smoke Friday, Nov 28 – Sun, Nov 30 The sound of Jabali’s toms open the new Multidirectional (Smoke Sessions). Their regal demeanor is obvious. When the band comes in, there&#… 020
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 22/11/2025NYC is jazz city. weekend options: shorturl.at/M5QR6shorturl.atMust-See Three – Jazz in NYC This WeekJon Irabagon Record Shop Weds, Nov 19 /// Cafe Ornithology Thurs, Nov 20 You’ve heard him blow the Little Rascals theme on mezzo soprano. You’ve heard his reeds squeeze the daylights ou… 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 14/11/2025shorturl.at/ZTXtj a weekend's worth of NYC jazz awaitsshorturl.atMust-See Three (+1) – Jazz in NYC This WeekDave Holland/Chris Potter/Brian Blade Dizzy’s Thurs, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 16 I remember making note of the locked-in connection between bassist Holland and drummer Blade about a decade ago… 020
Reposted by @jimmacnie.bsky.socialChuck Eddy @chuckeddytor.bsky.social · 06/11/20252022 was supposedly the year neo-traditionalism returned to country radio while everybody showed how much they missed to the ’90s. But what mostly caught my ear were dance songs - flat-out disco, at times - by women, as often as not w/o big label recording contracts, or recording contracts at all.chuckeddy.substack.com40+ Best Country Singles of 2022From what I’ve read, 2022 is supposed to be the year that neo-traditionalism (i.e., singers trying to sound like Travis and Strait and McEntire trying to sound like Haggard and Jones and Wynette) retu... 023
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 06/11/2025lots of jazz action in NYC this week tinyurl.com/5e8c7vdr 020
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 04/11/2025two smart people chatting it up tonight at Rizzoli lamentforastraightline.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/h...lamentforastraightline.wordpress.comHenry Horenstein & Laura Cantrell Hit Rizzoli Nov 4Photographer Henry Horenstein is a pro when it comes to framing rural culture and those who revel in it. His 2003 HonkyTonk collection illustrated country music artists in action. His new Miles and… 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 30/10/2025who's playing where, jazz-wise? this week? in #NYC? this may help. shorturl.at/Hkmm8 010
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 26/10/2025perhaps Far Flung Folk fits better in your Sunday morning sched. lamentforastraightline.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/f...lamentforastraightline.wordpress.comFar Flung Folk, WRIU, Oct 23Ivor Cutler, On The Trail, Vladamir Sidorov, Michael Hurley, Brother’s Ivan, Nora Brown, Dr. K Gyasi & His Noble Kings, Chris Smither, Laura Nyro, Los Straightjackets, Leroy Jenkins, Beau… 000
Reposted by @jimmacnie.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Everything Trump is doing now is a preamble for his regime's real goal: to invoke the Insurrection Act. I don’t want to unduly alarm you, but you need to be aware of this imminent danger. Let me explain what’s going on. 15837241893
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 09/10/2025NYC is action central for jazz heads this week. from Jaleel Shaw to Orrin Evans to Arturo O'Farrill, here's a list of options. shorturl.at/uqv0tshorturl.atMust-See Three (+1) – Jazz in NYC This WeekTony Malaby Close Up Friday, Oct 10 – Sunday, Oct 12 Dude likes charging up whatever hill is in front of him just to see what’s on the horizon. He also likes laying claim to that new gr… 020
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 26/09/2025lots of jazz action in the boroughs this weekend. shorturl.at/tSE3D 020
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 23/09/2025mucho action on the nyc jazz scene this week. lamentforastraightline.wordpress.com/2025/09/22/m...lamentforastraightline.wordpress.comMust-See Three – Jazz in NYC This WeekPatricia Brennan Trio Bar Bayeux Weds, Sept 24 Been spending lots of time with the vibraphonist’s follow-up to Breaking Stretch, and it’s just as enticing as its celebrated predecessor.… 030
jimmacnie.bsky.social @jimmacnie.bsky.social · 21/09/2025don't forget about Allison Miller's Trio with Caroline Davis and Rashaan Carter at Rizzoli's Music Aperitivo series at 4:30 THIS AFT. 020
