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Amy Shook
3D Jazz Trio - 9 to 5 (2022) "One can't help but learn about the meaning of style and sophistication from the 3D Jazz Trio. Since the release of its debut—3Divas (Self-Produced, 2017)—pianist Jackie Warren, bassist Amy Shook and drummer Sherrie Maricle have proven to be a collective paragon of taste. Whether swinging for the fences, setting scenes ablaze in Latin quarters, captivating with balladic charms or taking playfulness to new peaks, this band is always a model for musicality." ~ Dan Bilawsky - AllAboutJazz.com

Jackie Warren Website, Sherrie Maricle Website, Amy Shook Website, and DC Bebop page.

MUSIC CD ARCHIVE: ONECD

The Empress

The Empress - Square One (2025)  "Cellar Music Group is thrilled to announce the March 21, 2025 release of Square One, the debut release from a new all-female saxophone quartet The Empress. The project, spearheaded by award-winning jazz artist Pureum Jin breathes new life into classic jazz standards while making a powerful statement about representation and artistry in the jazz world. Along with Jin, The Empress comprises two-time Grammy Award-winning baritone saxophonist Lauren Sevian (also the album’s production advisor), internationally acclaimed alto saxophonist Erena Terakubo, and versatile tenor saxophonist Chelsea Baratz. Supporting the quartet is a rock-solid rhythm section consisting of Steve Ash (piano), Joey Ranieri (bass), and Pete Van Nostrand (drums)." ~ Lydia Liebman Promotions.

Links: Pureum Jin Website, Lauren Sevian Website, Erena Terakubo Website, and Chelsea Baratz Facebook.

MUSIC CD ARCHIVE: DOUBLECD

Boney James
Boney James - Slow Burn (2024) 
"Slow Burn: A feeling that grows with a slow but deliberate intensity. That sums up Boney James’ music, career and the vibe of his newest album. The iconic 4x Grammy nominated sax man’s 19th album is another deliberate step on his creative journey. Featuring legendary Jazz/R&B artists Marcus Miller and Cory Henry, the record also spotlights R&B’s next superstar October London. With 10 songs, 8 originals plus homages to Herbie Hancock and Stanley Turrentine, Slow Burn is Boney James at his best.".  - ~ smoothjazzdaily,  Discography, , YouTube and Wikipedia

Boney James – Honestly (2017) 
"Honestly follows futuresoul, James’ 2015 release which spent eleven weeks at #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart. The New York Times raved, “Boney James performs with panache…His arc as a soloist is emotional…he can paint a scene.” Honestly, says James, is quite different sounding than the previous record. “It’s more exposed,” he says of the 10-track collection. “Some of the arrangements are not as dense. A number of the songs have a more buoyant, cheerful, happy quality to them.” James produced the record and co-wrote all but one track, his interpretation of the Johnny Mercer-Hoagy Carmichael classic ‘Skylark.’"  ~ Smooth Jazz Daily

MUSIC ARTS: SESSION

Music Arts session - Concert, Station, PBS, NPR and other live mini concert sessions and interviews.

Miles Davis- Night Music with David Sanborn (October 18, 1989)
Sunday Night, later named Michelob Presents Night Music, is a late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists. It was hosted by David Sanborn Sunday Night - Wikipedia

Miles Davis- trumpet, Kenny Garrett- flute -1, alto saxophone -2, 3, David Sanborn- alto saxophone -1, 3, Joe "Foley" McCreary- piccolo bass -1, 3, Adam Holzman- synthesizer, Marcus Miller- bass guitar -1, 3, fretless bass -2, Ricky Wellman- drums, Don Alias- percussion
Miles Davis - Wikipedia, Miles Davis Website, Discography

BOOK RACK: FEATURED BOOK

Michael Crichton & James Patterson - Eruption (2024) "It’s not often that two of the biggest storytellers (Crichton and Patterson) to ever put pen to paper collaborate on a single project, and if anticipation wasn’t high enough already, toss in endorsements from heavyweights like Don Winslow and Jeffrey Deaver, and you’ve got all the makings for a generational blockbuster. The question is, can it live up to the hype? One thing is for sure . . . Eruption—a seismic event in today’s literary world—is aptly titled, as it’s an explosion of stomach-knotting suspense, action, and the kind of secrets worth killing to protect"     ~ therealbookspy.com, KOBO Books

BOOK RACK: FEATURED SERIES

Kevin Kwan - The Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy "New Yorker Rachel Chu does not know that her loving boyfriend, Nicholas Young, also happens to be Singapore’s most eligible bachelor and likely heir to a massive fortune. So when she agrees to spend the summer in Nick’s home, her life unexpectedly becomes an obstacle course of old money, new money, nosy relatives, and scheming social climbers. And that’s all before she discovers the true identity of her long-lost father . . ."      ~ Penguin Random House, Books: Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend, Rich People Problems..   KOBO Books

Watch Crazy Rich Asians online: Amazon Prime

MOVIES: FEATURED MOVIE

Network (1976)

"Strange, how Howard Beale, "the mad prophet of the airwaves," dominates our memories of "Network." We remember him in his soaking-wet raincoat, hair plastered to his forehead, shouting, "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take this anymore." The phrase has entered into the language. But Beale (Peter Finch) is the movie's sideshow. The story centers on Diana Christiansen (Faye Dunaway), the ratings-hungry programming executive who is prepared to do anything for better numbers. The mirror to which she plays is Max Schumacher (William Holden), the middle-age news executive who becomes Diana's victim and lover, in that order.." ~ ~ RogerEbert.com   Link: Network (1976) - Buy/Rent Watch online

CUISINE: FEATURED RESTAURANT

Toki Underground -    Located at 1234 H Street NE in Washington DC. "Toki Underground is a popular noodle shop located in Washington, D.C. Known for its hip, eclectic atmosphere and vibrant decor, it offers a unique dining experience. The restaurant specializes in Taiwanese-style ramen and dumplings, crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Toki Underground's cozy setting and flavorful dishes have made it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. The house specialty is tonkotsu, a broth steeped with pig bones for 20-some hours. It’s fantastic–porky and full-flavored (don’t forget the dumplings on the side)." ~ Excerpt from Eat Around Town and Website

*The most recent featured musicians and play lists from the five Music listings on DC Bebop.   A musician listed on a DC Bebop page with an intro, is featured for 10 days with one of their songs.  Included in the play list are songs by nine other musicians in a table on DC Bebop. The songs are linked to a page (Reverbnation, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, YouTube or where ever the song can be heard). The play list is not a top 10 list. It features songs I liked and think perhaps others might appreciate the music as well.

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