G is for... Giving Thanks

Music is the universal language ... it brings people closer together.

Ella Fitzgerald

As Thanksgiving draws near, we stop to think about what we are thankful for. Top of the list, we are thankful for you: our friends, family, and fans.

Here are different ways we say “Thank you”:

• “Gratitude” with Chris Potter

• “Thank You (Dziekuje)” with Dave Brubeck

• “Thanks a Million” with Louis Armstrong

• “Thanksgiving” with Eric Lewis

While we may be unable to celebrate together, or play live, we can still share the gift of music, and have a little fun. Let’s dive into a quick “meal” of music!

Pull up a plate, gobble, and groove:

• “Carving the Bird” with Charlie Parker

• “Cornbread” with Lee Morgan

• “Sweet ‘Tater Pie” with Mongo Santamaria

• “Soul Dressing” with Booker T. and the M.G.’s

• “Wavy Gravy” with Kenny Burrell

• “Yams” with Jackie McLean

• “Sugar” with Django Reinhardt

Stay safe & have a great holiday!

We’ll leave you with Jon Batiste’s lovely version of “What a Wonderful World.”