Today we celebrate the incomparable Chris Dave, one of the most inventive and influential drummers of his generation. Here at Jazz à la Villette in 2010, with the Robert Glasper Trio, his presence is unmistakable: all sweat and laser-sharp focus under his “Undefeated” cap, anchoring Derrick Hodge’s rock-solid bass and Glasper’s playful, genre-bending piano explorations. Watch the full performance on Qwest TV. Link in bio. | Qwest TV

John Coltrane's modal experiments in albums like Africa/Brass and My Favorite Things stretched harmony, embraced drones, repetition, and non-Western influences. 🎷 These elements caught the ears of early minimalists like Terry Riley and Steve Reich, who drew from modal jazz and Coltrane’s intensity to shape a new sound world. Coltrane became a bridge between jazz and the avant-garde, opening doors that composers and musicians are still walking through today. Watch the full documentary on QWEST T

Today, we say goodbye to Jimmy Cliff, who passed away at 81, a towering figure whose voice, charisma, and cultural impact shaped the global sound of Jamaica. Born in St. James Parish and raised in Kingston, Jimmy rose from local talent to international icon, becoming one of the first artists to carry ska, rocksteady, and reggae far beyond the island. His songs, from "Many Rivers to Cross" to "The Harder They Come", became anthems of resilience, hope, and identity, turning him into a bridge betwe