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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Z27_RdgpRp0 - “Thank You (Dziekuje)” with Dave Brubeck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=xTKz6LtAzKQ - “Thanks a Million” with Louis Armstrong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=oDrIUn_B0lk - “Thanksgiving” with Eric Lewis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=61ibYLn8pAE
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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=n2R8omkH-Wg - “Cornbread” with Lee Morgan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=G4XFrBCJcbI - “Sweet ‘Tater Pie” with Mongo Santamaria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=b1jO5hyhbbo - “Soul Dressing” with Booker T. and the M.G.’s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=1ggJa30Dh8k - “Wavy Gravy” with Kenny Burrell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=wOROsAQEf9k - “Yams” with Jackie McLean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=lfQb3ABtRTA - “Sugar” with Django Reinhardt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=UHd-2XJz52o
Looking for an evening IN?
Join us as the CJO Octet livestreams from the Bop Stop on Friday, December 11th at 8 p.m. Pull up a sofa & enjoy.
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good.
Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
Will you join us?
Stay safe & have a great holiday!
We’ll leave you with Jon Batiste’s lovely version of “What a Wonderful World”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?