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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 25/09/2026

Three times through the Steve Swallow album “Real Book” in the pass couple days. So burning. #music #musicsky #jazzmusic #jazzsky

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 24/09/2026

Incredible footage of Stevie Wonder performing what would become his first number 1 hit (this was recorded at the Apollo, the actual #1 was recorded at the Regal Theater in Chicago). #music #musicsky #steviewonder #goat youtu.be/YOidjxPM6lY?...

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One of Stevie Wonder's 1st Concerts: The Epic 1963 Motortown Revue with Marvin Gaye & The Supremes!

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 24/09/2026

Been listening to a Chick album called “Sundance”, which I had in the 80s on a cassette called “The Denon Sessions”. So burning, and I think, perhaps the deepest cuts. #music #musicsky #jazzmusic #jazzsky

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 23/09/2026

Happy 100th, Mr. Coltrane. Love this track, and the first motif of the theme is one of those frequently quoted lines that has lost its title. #music #musicsky #jazzmusic #jazzsky #johncoltrane www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfte...

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John Coltrane - While My Lady Sleeps (Official Audio)

YouTube video by John Coltrane

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 19/09/2026

THURSDAY! The adventure is always fun with Russ Gershon and Brooke Sofferman, and since I have been playing music with each for decades, some freaky ESP happens whenever we get together. Witness the adventure. #music #musicsky #livemusic #jazzmusic #jazzsky www.eventbrite.com/e/the-russ-g...

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The Russ Gershon Trio (Monkfish Concert Series)

Russ Gershon Trio brings sax, flute, bass & drums through ballads, freebop, Ethiopian jazz and surprises from a fearless bandleader.

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 17/09/2026

This is tonight, and based upon the discussions we are having behind the scenes, it will be an extra adventurous evening! Swing by! #music #musicsky #jazzmusic #jazzsky #livemusic

Concert poster for Dave Bryant’s third Thursdays, 8pm Sept 17 at Harvard Epworth Church outside of Harvard Square. Bryant, McLaughlin, Tom Hall, James Kamal Jones

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 16/09/2026

Though this is Youtube specific, there are some very interesting perspectives herein on copyright infringement, IP, AI, deep fakes, etc. #music #musicsky #copyright #intellectualproperty www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8Hx...

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I Finally Defeated Every Copyright Claim on My Channel (ft. LegalEagle)

YouTube video by Rick Beato

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 16/09/2026

Was reminded this morning of an incredible concert I saw but can’t find any evidence of. Is it just me, or is this a thing? Mine was Jan Garbarek and the Hilliard Ensemble in Belgium, in the summer of 1993 or 1994. What is yours? #music #musicsky #jazzmusic #jazzsky #livemusic

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 12/09/2026

VERY interesting interview with Stanley Clarke. Mr. Lovano does a really good job of bringing both depth in the answers and breadth in the line(s) of questioning. Fascinating life! #music #musicsky #jazzsky #jazzmusic #bassist #doublebass #electricbass #holisticbassist youtu.be/2odEkMtGZPo?...

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Stanley Clarke: His Full Story! Chick Corea, Return to Forever, School Days, Bass & Beyond

YouTube video by Go with Elmo Lovano

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 06/09/2026

If you are near McCarthy's in Cambridge this afternoon, be sure to swing by! Ensemble Eclectica Boston plays music from the 1600s through the 1900s at Fabio Pirozzolo's World Review. #music #musicsky #livemusic #holisticbassist www.mccarthystoad.com/calendar

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Calendar — McCarthys and Toad

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 06/09/2026

James Taylor tickets for sale NOW - tonight's concert at MGM Fenway, 7:30pm - selling via Ticketmaster, $100 each, OR BEST OFFER. General admission, SR200 (great seats!). DM me right away! #jamestaylor #mgmfenway #livemusic #concerttickets #forsale

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 04/09/2026

New Sullivan Fortner album, “Leave That in There” is fascinating. Of course it is! #music #music #jazzsky #jazzmusic

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 02/09/2026

Love the new Gretchen Parlato album so much! I think I’ve been through it 4-5 times. But this one, with Robert Glasper, and “Never Come Down” with Meshell Ndegeocello are the tracks I keep listening to over and over. #music #musicsky #jazzmusic #jazzsky youtu.be/1M7NNavMWSM?...

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Rainbow

YouTube video by Gretchen Parlato - Topic

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 01/09/2026

I did not know that I needed a version of “War Pigs“ to be performed by a French band with an Ethiopian vocalist, yet here we are. I wonder what would happen if “War Pigs” were to be translated into every language and every dialect. #music #musicsky #warpigs #blacksabbath youtu.be/8kVYdLjoyPE?...

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uKanDanZ - WAR PIGS (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by ukandanz

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 29/08/2026

Selling: Four tickets to James Taylor at MGM Fenway on Saturday Sept 5, 7:30pm show. And if we can transfer a great parking space, that's for sale also. #youvegotafriend...with tickets, so reach out! #livemusic #music #musicsky #jamestaylor

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 26/08/2026

Had a great rehearsal today for Ensemble Eclectica Boston at McCarthy's on September 6, 7pm. Our percussionist, Fabio Pirozzolo, is booking a great series there, and I'm psyched to be a part of it. #music #musicsky #livemusic #jazzmusic #jazzsky tickets.24hourmusic.com/eventperform...

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Tickets | Fabio Pirozzolo Presents: World Review Upstairs at McCarthy's | 24 Hour Music, LLC

Check This Out: Get tickets and show information for Fabio Pirozzolo Presents: World Review Upstairs at McCarthy's - 24 Hour Music, LLC

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 25/08/2026

I was “yesterday year’s old” when I first heard the whole Eddie Palmieri “In Concert Live at the University of Puerto Rico”. Mind blown. The whole thing is killer. #music #musicsky

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 24/08/2026

Was working on some Cuban-oriented music in a class today, and...giant thank you to Tom Halter for suggesting this tune for Either/Orchestra back in the 90s, and to Russ Gershon for keeping it in the set for a pretty long time. I love this: #music #musicsky #salsa www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epmn...

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LA MALANGA - EDDIE PALMIERI LIVE

YouTube video by Luckylouie522

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 19/08/2026

Been taking a closer look at this over the past couple of days for courses I have coming up in the fall. Wow. #jazzmusic #jazzsky #musicsky #music youtu.be/8jujOdT5lEo?...

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Bill Evans Trio - Walking Up (Official Visualizer)

YouTube video by Bill Evans

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 17/08/2026

Dreary Monday morning soundtrack is the Keith Jarrett Trio Standards records. So great. I love Gary Peacock's playing on these records, so much! #doublebassist #jazzmusic #jazzsky #music #musicsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wnY...

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So Tender

YouTube video by Keith Jarrett - Topic

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 17/08/2026

The Great Elephant Migration Boston installation is super cool! #boston #art #installationart #greatelephantmigration

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 14/08/2026

Well, Todd Rundgren’s “A Wizard, A True Star” certainly is an adventure! First time through this morning! #commuterelief #music #musicsky #toddrundgren

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 12/08/2026

Best calendar app for 2-way synchronization across multiple calendars? #apps #computer #technology #calendar #tech

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 11/08/2026

Going through a Todd Rundgren moment, thanks to Beato and a great conversation with a former teacher. His harmonic language is so cool! Image attached of my fave moment in "Love is the Answers", and link to the moment in comments. #music #musicsky #toddrundgren #utopia #musiceducation

Eb/Db Db7 Cmaj7(9) D7/C for the Interlude of "love is the Answer".

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 07/08/2026

Linda May Han Oh is such a fantastic musician. Her bass playing is incredible - her pitch, alone, is incredible. Great composer, great vocalist. Awesome. Her band is *pretty good* too!! Wow. #doublebassist #bassist #jazzmusic #jazzsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyWG...

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Linda May Han Oh: Tiny Desk Concert

YouTube video by NPR Music

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 06/08/2026

Happy birthday, Charlie Haden! I think Charlie Haden's solo on "The Cost of Living" is just as great as any of the greatest moments in music history. #bassist #doublebassist #jazzmusic #jazzsky #holisticbassist youtu.be/3nQO8xsbOFY?...

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The Cost Of Living

YouTube video by Michael Brecker - Topic

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 01/08/2026

New Beato/Domi/JD Beck convo is so interesting. This passage about harmony is especially cool. Be sure to watch 34:19 when she plays and then they talk about process #music #musicsky #musiceducation #harmony #voiceleading youtu.be/bGLFJ685Ins?...

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Are These Two The Future Of Music?

YouTube video by Rick Beato

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 29/07/2026

Been listening more carefully to the Velvet Underground today, and I have a new appreciation for Doug Yule. Don’t really know the history but he seems like the glue. #music #musicsky

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 28/07/2026

Been listening to Freddie Hubbard's "First Light" while doing stuff for the past couple days. Love that record, but I think the Ron Carter/Jack DeJohnette hookup and groove on this track is magic. #music #musicsky #jazzmusic #jazzsky #roncarter #doublebass www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9V8...

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Fantasy In D (Polar AC)

YouTube video by Freddie Hubbard - Topic

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 27/07/2026

"Astral Weeks meets Velvet Underground" - pick up tickets to Morning Camera at Club Passim, July 31; ft. members of Treat Her Right, Either/Orchestra and Session Americana. Link to band camp in comments. #livemusic #music #musicsky #holisticbassist www.passim.org/live-music/e...

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Morning Camera | Passim

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 26/07/2026

Had a blast playing the Mad Monkfish with Russ Gershon and Brooke Sofferman. There's a FB archive of the show. Sorry to bounce out of here and into there, but if one had an inquiring mind, one might click: #music #musicsky #jazzmusic #jazzsky #livemusic www.facebook.com/share/v/1EJd...

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 24/07/2026

Dear bassists of BSKY - any leads on a double bass to borrow/rent in Geneva Switzerland? TIA! #bass #bassist #doublebass #doublebassist #geneva

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 24/07/2026

Fantastic concert last night the Mad Monkfish! We will be back in the fall. Next up, for the poetry minded, a Sunday performance with Massachusetts Poet Laureate Regie Gibson and my bruv Russ Gershon. Link below. #livemusic #holisticbassist nepoetryclub.org/we-too-the-p...

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We (too) The People – New England Poetry Club

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 23/07/2026

TONIGHT! Russ Gershon Trio at Mad Monkfish, 7pm. Russ Gershon woodwinds, fearless leadership Brooke Sofferman drums, hi hats, top hats Rick bass, Adidas #musix #musicsky #jazzmusic #jazzsky #holisticbassist #livemusic www.themadmonkfish.com/event/723-ru...

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7/23 Russ Gershon Trio 7pm Mad Monkfish Concert Series at The Mad Monkfish

live jazz music with sushi and Asian food in Cambridge MA

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 22/07/2026

Started the commute with McCoy’s “Fly with the Wind” and am nearing the end of the commute with the 1982 album “Weather Report”. Love that sorta later WR album. #commuterelief #music #musicsky #hazzmusic #jazzsky youtu.be/9tw9uYQ5k50?...

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Volcano for Hire

YouTube video by Weather Report - Topic

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 18/07/2026

Been digging Grace Pehrman's new album "SUBURBIA". She's a super talented songwriter and vocalist who graduated from Berklee a few years ago, and her band is excellent (also many familiar names from the chord factory). #music #Musicsky youtu.be/-kPRymiWyAk?...

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CENTRIFUGE

YouTube video by Grace Pehrman - Topic

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 17/07/2026

Sometimes the only way a PM commute can go is with “Fly with the Wind” by McCoy Tyner. Extra energy required. #music #musicsky #jazzmusic #jazzsky #commuterelief youtu.be/wQOBfc10gVg?...

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Fly With The Wind (Album Version)

YouTube video by McCoy Tyner Trio - Topic

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Rick McLaughlin @rickmclaughlin.com · 17/07/2026

Listening to Freddie Hubbard’s “Rollin’” for the first time this morning. What a burning record! Billy Childs is amazing as always, but I don’t think I have ever heard Larry Klein play double bass, and he sounds so great on this! #music #musicsky #jazzmusic #jazzsky

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