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Kiyoshi’s passing was sudden and heartbreaking, leaving Yuka to face overwhelming medical and funeral costs just days after losing her husband. This fundraiser is just getting started, and sharing helps so much in the early days. Even if you can’t donate, a quick share can help it reach people who may be able to support during this difficult time. Please consider sharing or donating if you can—every bit of support means a lot.

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Life won't be the same without you here my brother.
Rest In Peace, Power, and Paradise Kiyo!!! I'm already missing you terribly.

My deepest condolences to @yukatadano & Pocono

Kiyoshi Kitagawa Obata
(December. 5th, 1958-April 28th, 2026)

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The German Jazz Prize 2026 has crowned Johnathan Blake’s “My Life Matters” (Blue Note Records, 2025) as the International Album of the Year. Presented in Bremen on April 25th during jazzahead!, this award recognizes one of the most emotionally charged and socially committed jazz albums of the year.

A suite of 14 original compositions, “My Life Matters” was born from a Jazz Gallery commission and addresses police violence and racial injustice in the United States. Blake assembled a stellar cast including Dayna Stephens, Fabian Almazan, Dezron Douglas, Jalen Baker, Bilal, and DJ Jahi Sundance, with production by Derrick Hodge. Personal and political at once, the album features Blake’s own children on two tracks, continuing a family tradition of speaking out through music.

Rest In Paradise Maestro Sonny Rollins!!!
Thank you

Walter Theodore “Sonny” Rollins
9.7.30-5.25.26

Celebrating @milesdavis' Centennial this week @jazzstlouis w/ the @terellstafford & @jazzy_gentleman Quintet feat. @brucebarthmusic & @davidwong

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Steppin out w/ @yamahadrumsofficial @istanbulagop @vaterdrumsticks @baldmanpercussion

#grateful 🙏🏿

New interview in this month's @allaboutjazzmedia about my latest effort on @bluenoterecords "My Life Matters"

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Thank you @pantapulp for the beautiful piece

Not what you wanna see after just throwin' down in the very same restaurant...🤢

#shanghai

Thank you Tokyo & @cottonclubjapan
Now it's on to China. @jzclubsh tonight with @lagelund

Happy Heavenly 64th Sensei!!!
Continue to Rest in Paradise. Till we meet again ❤️

Miss you much Unc!

Ralph Peterson Jr.
5/20/62-3/1/21

Happy 76 Trips around the Sun to mentor Maestro Victor Lewis. Love you much Unc.

Last week’s Thursday Night Jazz, headlined by @johnathanblakedrums , was an incredible show to close the series! Check out a few images from the concert in today’s post.

Also stay tuned for our next live music events! We’re presenting Riddim Section on June 24, featuring @adamsjazz.

Get tickets at JCAL.org

Photos by @profspearman

Last week’s Thursday Night Jazz, headlined by @johnathanblakedrums , was an incredible show to close the series! Check out a few images from the concert in today’s post.

Also stay tuned for our next live music events! We’re presenting Riddim Section on June 24, featuring @adamsjazz.

Get tickets at JCAL.org

Photos by @profspearman

Last week’s Thursday Night Jazz, headlined by @johnathanblakedrums , was an incredible show to close the series! Check out a few images from the concert in today’s post.

Also stay tuned for our next live music events! We’re presenting Riddim Section on June 24, featuring @adamsjazz.

Get tickets at JCAL.org

Photos by @profspearman

Last week’s Thursday Night Jazz, headlined by @johnathanblakedrums , was an incredible show to close the series! Check out a few images from the concert in today’s post.

Also stay tuned for our next live music events! We’re presenting Riddim Section on June 24, featuring @adamsjazz.

Get tickets at JCAL.org

Photos by @profspearman

Last week’s Thursday Night Jazz, headlined by @johnathanblakedrums , was an incredible show to close the series! Check out a few images from the concert in today’s post.

Also stay tuned for our next live music events! We’re presenting Riddim Section on June 24, featuring @adamsjazz.

Get tickets at JCAL.org

Photos by @profspearman

Last week’s Thursday Night Jazz, headlined by @johnathanblakedrums , was an incredible show to close the series! Check out a few images from the concert in today’s post.

Also stay tuned for our next live music events! We’re presenting Riddim Section on June 24, featuring @adamsjazz.

Get tickets at JCAL.org

Photos by @profspearman

Last week’s Thursday Night Jazz, headlined by @johnathanblakedrums , was an incredible show to close the series! Check out a few images from the concert in today’s post.

Also stay tuned for our next live music events! We’re presenting Riddim Section on June 24, featuring @adamsjazz.

Get tickets at JCAL.org

Photos by @profspearman

Last week’s Thursday Night Jazz, headlined by @johnathanblakedrums , was an incredible show to close the series! Check out a few images from the concert in today’s post.

Also stay tuned for our next live music events! We’re presenting Riddim Section on June 24, featuring @adamsjazz.

Get tickets at JCAL.org

Photos by @profspearman