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Where the needle drops & memories come alive. Jazz, Soul, Funk & R&B—the music that shaped our lives. Welcome to Waving Memories Vinyl Music Lounge. 🎶

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On this beautiful Friday night, I’m sending a little musical freedom to everyone who loves a sound that moves the soul—Pharoah Sanders performing “You’ve Got to Have Freedom” live. There’s something powerful about the way his saxophone cries out, then draws you into that irresistible groove—raw, joyful, and full of spirit. This is music that doesn’t just ask you to listen; it invites you to feel something. Sanders brings together melody, fire, and that unmistakable sense of freedom that makes this tune so special. Turn it up, let the week fall away, and spend a little time with the music. 🎷✨ by @wavingmemories

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This Friday night, settling into the soulful spirit of Doug Carn and “Little B’s Poem” from Infant Eyes, his 1971 debut for Black Jazz Records. Originally composed by vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, the tune takes on another dimension here through Doug’s lyrics and arrangement, with his then-wife Jean Carn giving the melody a radiant vocal presence. Her words celebrate a newborn, bringing a sense of tenderness and possibility to a performance that feels joyful rather than hushed. That’s part of what makes Infant Eyes special: Doug reimagines modern jazz compositions as songs, allowing Jean’s remarkable voice to bring their emotional character into fresh focus. A beautiful soundtrack for slowing down, welcoming the weekend, and appreciating music with both soul and imagination—what’s catching your ear tonight? by @wavingmemories

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Friday night calls for a little soul at the piano, and Gene Russell brings just that with “My Cherie Amour” from New Direction (1971). The first album released on Black Jazz Records, it introduced a label whose artistic direction Russell himself helped shape, blending straight-ahead jazz with soulful touches. Here, he takes the Stevie Wonder favorite—co-written with Henry Cosby and Sylvia Moy—and lets the piano do the singing, bringing a jazz perspective to that familiar melody without losing its romantic appeal. That’s the charm of this selection: a song you already know becomes an invitation to hear it a little differently. A lovely way to ease into the weekend—something familiar, something soulful, and a little Black Jazz history along the way. by @wavingmemories

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Friday night feels right for Walter Bishop Jr. and Coral Keys, his 1971 release on Black Jazz Records. A pianist who played with Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, Bishop brought deep bebop roots to music with a soulful, easy-flowing touch. The album features seven of his own compositions, with Harold Vick on reeds and flute, Reggie Johnson on bass, Idris Muhammad on drums for the first four tracks, and Woody Shaw joining on trumpet for the final three. There’s plenty here to lean into, from the inviting title track to the groove of “Soul Turn Around”—the kind of jazz that sets a Friday-night mood without fading into the background. by @wavingmemories

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Dexter Gordon’s “I Was Doing All Right” is the perfect way to ease into a Thursday night—warm, swinging, and full of that unmistakable big-tenor presence. Recorded for Blue Note in 1961 as the opening track of Doin’ Allright, it finds Gordon taking George Gershwin’s breezy melody and turning it into pure late-night conversation, with Freddie Hubbard’s trumpet, Horace Parlan’s piano, and a rhythm section that never rushes the feeling. After a difficult stretch away from music, this session marked a major return for Dexter, and you can hear it: relaxed on the surface, but deeply confident underneath. Pour something good, dim the lights, and let Dexter remind you that sometimes doing all right is more than enough. by @wavingmemories

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On this beautiful Thursday afternoon, let Oscar Peterson’s live rendition of “My One and Only Love” from Con Alma: The Oscar Peterson Trio – Live in Lugano, 1964 carry you somewhere warmer. Recorded with his classic trio—Ray Brown on bass and Ed Thigpen on drums—this is Peterson in full command: tender at first, then opening into those luminous, flowing piano lines that feel like sunlight moving across a room. It’s a love song, yes, but it’s also an invitation—to slow down, breathe deeply, and let a little beauty into the middle of your day. 🎹✨ #OscarPeterson #ConAlma by @wavingmemories

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Someone asked me where have I been and you know the deal we are still living life and still listening to music even when we’re not posting. Sometimes you have to tune out from the posting and really get into the music with no distractions at all! Here’s Tina Brooks from the album The Waiting Game and he’s doing something called Stranger in Paradise. Enjoy on a Thursday afternoon and what a beautiful day it is. by @wavingmemories

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Hey everybody, it’s been a busy day here today. Just stopping in for a brief moment. Charles Tolliver on a Wednesday night with Peace With Myself. by @wavingmemories

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Happy Monday, everyone! Today’s musical lift is Oliver Nelson’s “111-44,” a wonderful little gem from his 1961 album Straight Ahead, featuring Eric Dolphy. Nelson wrote the tune and plays alto saxophone, while Dolphy brings his distinctive voice on bass clarinet, joined by Richard Wyands on piano, George Duvivier on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums—a beautiful gathering of jazz personalities in just under three and a half minutes. What makes Nelson and Dolphy such a compelling pairing is the contrast between Nelson’s clear, soaring sound and Dolphy’s adventurous musical imagination: different voices bringing out something special in each other. For this Monday, let “111-44” be a little invitation to pause, breathe, and make room for some joy. Whatever you’re carrying today, you don’t have to pretend everything is easy—just give yourself a few minutes with this music and let a little light into your day. by @wavingmemories

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A little Wes Montgomery for your Monday afternoon—“Down Here on the Ground,” from his 1968 album of the same name. Wes had a beautiful way of making the guitar sing, using his thumb instead of a pick to create that warm, unmistakable sound. To my ears, this tune feels like a gentle invitation to slow down, breathe, and leave a little room for joy. Whatever today has brought your way, I hope this music gives you a moment of peace and a reason to smile. We may be down here on the ground, but a little jazz can still lift our spirits. 🎶☀️ by @wavingmemories

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Happy Sunday evening everybody hope you have had a great one! Thank you to all of those who hung out with us on a Soulful Sunday. ✌🏽♥️We are out💥 by @wavingmemories

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Hey, as we are getting ready to shut it down soon, we’ve been having a great day on the Soulful Sunday pulling some albums off the shelf that haven’t gotten a spin in a while. Here is Kool and The Gang and the title track, Wild and Peaceful. by @wavingmemories

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