#jazzlegends — Public Fediverse posts
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Watch 'Rhythm n ning' Thelonious Monk - 1961 https://youtu.be/YjfoeS8PKEk?si=1qZ6u1Wv_a61sL8J
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Watch 'Rhythm n ning' Thelonious Monk - 1961 https://youtu.be/YjfoeS8PKEk?si=1qZ6u1Wv_a61sL8J
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Keith Jarrett European Quartet - Germany 1976_The Longer Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gNQEvc51iQ&list=PLA6154A5587F1EF8D&index=29&pp=gAQBiAQB8AUB
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Keith Jarrett European Quartet - Germany 1976_The Longer Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gNQEvc51iQ&list=PLA6154A5587F1EF8D&index=29&pp=gAQBiAQB8AUB
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Chucho Valdes, Chick Corea. LIVE - 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8J0xLCUBJk&list=PLvzgIRc5GZr4gw0XQaVZr-NjQOpRcq5LY&index=223&t=903s&pp=gAQBiAQB8AUB
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Chucho Valdes, Chick Corea. LIVE - 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8J0xLCUBJk&list=PLvzgIRc5GZr4gw0XQaVZr-NjQOpRcq5LY&index=223&t=903s&pp=gAQBiAQB8AUB
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North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees: Hip-Hop, Funk, Jazz, Bluegrass, and Indie Rock Legends Honored
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Reveals 2026 Inductee Class
The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has officially announced its Class of 2026, recognizing six groundbreaking artists, musicians, producers, and innovators whose contributions have shaped American music across multiple genres.
The induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville, North Carolina. Presented by Visit Mooresville, the annual celebration honors artists with deep North Carolina roots who have made a lasting impact on the music industry.
Tickets for the public are available now and start at $80.
2026 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Inductees
MC SHA-ROCK (Wilmington, NC)
Widely recognized as the first female MC in Hip-Hop culture, MC SHA-ROCK helped define the early sound and style of rap music as a member of the pioneering group Funky 4 + 1.
Her groundbreaking work helped establish modern microphone techniques, lyrical delivery, and live performance standards. In 1981, Funky 4 + 1 became the first Hip-Hop group to perform on national television during an appearance on Saturday Night Live, introducing Hip-Hop culture to mainstream America.
Sugar Bear (Red Springs, NC)
Gregory “Sugar Bear” Elliott is best known as a founding member of Experience Unlimited (E.U.), one of the most influential groups in Go-Go music history.
The band achieved national success with the hit single “Da Butt,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Black Singles chart in 1988 and earned a Grammy nomination. E.U.’s impact helped bring Washington D.C.-style Go-Go music to audiences worldwide.
Arrogance (Chapel Hill, NC)
Formed in Chapel Hill, Arrogance is considered one of North Carolina’s original indie rock bands.
The group pioneered the DIY music movement through self-produced recordings and independent distribution strategies long before independent music became mainstream. Their influence helped lay the foundation for future generations of independent artists and bands.
Barry Poss (Durham, NC)
As founder of Sugar Hill Records, Barry Poss played a crucial role in the evolution of bluegrass and Americana music.
Through Sugar Hill Records, Poss worked with legendary artists including Doc Watson, Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton, Jerry Douglas, Nickel Creek, and many others. His work helped modernize bluegrass music and introduce it to new audiences across the globe.
Billy Strayhorn (Hillsborough, NC)
One of jazz music’s most respected composers and arrangers, Billy Strayhorn is best known for his decades-long collaboration with Duke Ellington.
Strayhorn composed jazz classics such as “Take the ‘A’ Train” and “Lush Life,” both of which remain essential pieces of the American jazz canon. His contributions continue to influence musicians around the world.
Eddie Ray Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
George Clinton (Kannapolis, NC)
Music icon George Clinton will receive the prestigious Eddie Ray Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2026 ceremony.
As the founder of Parliament-Funkadelic, Clinton transformed the landscape of funk music and influenced generations of artists in Hip-Hop, R&B, rock, and pop music.
Already a member of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame since 2009, Clinton is being honored for more than five decades of innovation, creativity, and cultural impact.
2026 Induction Ceremony Details
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Location: Charles Mack Citizen Center, Mooresville, NC
Tickets: Starting at $80
Public Event: YesThe ceremony will feature special appearances and live performances from inductees and guests. Additional performers and event details will be announced in the coming months.
Visit the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Museum
Located in Kannapolis, the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Museum celebrates the state’s rich musical heritage with exhibits honoring artists from every genre.
Visitors can explore memorabilia from legendary North Carolina artists, including Charlie Daniels, Roberta Flack, Luke Combs, Jermaine Dupri, Randy Travis, The Avett Brothers, and many more.
New exhibits featuring memorabilia from the 2026 inductees will debut in October alongside the induction ceremony.
Admission to the museum is free.
North Carolina’s Musical Legacy Continues
From Hip-Hop and funk to jazz, bluegrass, Americana, and indie rock, the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame’s 2026 class showcases the incredible diversity of talent that has emerged from the Tar Heel State.
Their stories remind us that North Carolina continues to be a powerful force in shaping American music and culture.
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#AmericanaMusic #ArroganceBand #ArtsAndCultureNC #BarryPoss #BillyStrayhorn #BluegrassMusic #ConcertsNorthCarolina #DoRaleigh #FunkMusic #GeorgeClinton #HipHopHistory #JazzLegends #MCSHAROCK #MooresvilleNC #MusicNewsNC #NCMusicHallOfFame #News #NorthCarolinaEvents #NorthCarolinaMusic #NorthCarolinaMusicHallOfFame #RaleighMusicNews #SugarBear -
THELONIOUS MONK Rhythm-a-ning London 1965 https://youtu.be/ZtCFjAwoZLA?si=DDxKK5eFt2MH6j_1 #jazz #art #jazzmusic #jazzlegends #piano
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THELONIOUS MONK Rhythm-a-ning London 1965 https://youtu.be/ZtCFjAwoZLA?si=DDxKK5eFt2MH6j_1 #jazz #art #jazzmusic #jazzlegends #piano
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New Jazz Underground HOODIES
The "New Jazz Underground" album "Hoodies" features the trio of Sebastian Rios on bass, TJ Reddick on drums, and Abdias Armenteros on saxophone, blending traditional jazz with contemporary influences. The album's thirteen tracks explore themes of identity, brotherhood, and cultural solidarity, highlighted by energetic improvisation and structured rhythms. -
New Jazz Underground HOODIES
The "New Jazz Underground" album "Hoodies" features the trio of Sebastian Rios on bass, TJ Reddick on drums, and Abdias Armenteros on saxophone, blending traditional jazz with contemporary influences. The album's thirteen tracks explore themes of identity, brotherhood, and cultural solidarity, highlighted by energetic improvisation and structured rhythms. -
#BillieHoliday sings "GOD BLESS THE #CHILD" #JAZZ #JAZZ.LEGENDS #JAZZ.LADIES #JAZZ.Standards music.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmb-...
God Bless The Child -
#BillieHoliday sings "GOD BLESS THE #CHILD" #JAZZ #JAZZ.LEGENDS #JAZZ.LADIES #JAZZ.Standards music.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmb-...
God Bless The Child -
#BillieHoliday sings "GOD BLESS THE #CHILD" #JAZZ #JAZZ.LEGENDS #JAZZ.LADIES #JAZZ.Standards music.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmb-...
God Bless The Child -
#BillieHoliday sings "GOD BLESS THE #CHILD" #JAZZ #JAZZ.LEGENDS #JAZZ.LADIES #JAZZ.Standards music.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmb-...
God Bless The Child -
Weather Report - Badia ( Live At Montreux 1976)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIJ-LpSlA7w&pp=ygUjV2VhdGhlciBSZXBvcnQtTW9udHJldXgtMTk3Ni1QYXJ0IDE%3D
#jazz #art #fusionjazz #instrumental #jazzlegends
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Weather Report - Badia ( Live At Montreux 1976)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIJ-LpSlA7w&pp=ygUjV2VhdGhlciBSZXBvcnQtTW9udHJldXgtMTk3Ni1QYXJ0IDE%3D
#jazz #art #fusionjazz #instrumental #jazzlegends
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Chick Corea, Art Blakey, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, and Herbie Hancock
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Chick Corea, Art Blakey, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, and Herbie Hancock
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John Coltrane backstage at the Monterey Jazz Festival, September 24, 1960
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John Coltrane backstage at the Monterey Jazz Festival, September 24, 1960
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Chick Corea Akoustic Band - Chasin' The Trane (1991) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynNAZUQ5LEk&list=PLvzgIRc5GZr4gw0XQaVZr-NjQOpRcq5LY&index=220&pp=gAQBiAQB8AUB
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Chick Corea Akoustic Band - Chasin' The Trane (1991) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynNAZUQ5LEk&list=PLvzgIRc5GZr4gw0XQaVZr-NjQOpRcq5LY&index=220&pp=gAQBiAQB8AUB
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Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane - https://youtu.be/VeGBod2koKk?si=0ktKTClzW8zyvpAO
Recorded on November 29, 1957 by Voice of America at Carnegie Hall, New York City.
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Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane - https://youtu.be/VeGBod2koKk?si=0ktKTClzW8zyvpAO
Recorded on November 29, 1957 by Voice of America at Carnegie Hall, New York City.
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Weather Report - Live in Cologne, 1983 (Full Live Concert Video)
https://youtu.be/eRwrhOVkJhk?si=SeW5Zm4nG4cjyTgo
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Weather Report - Live in Cologne, 1983 (Full Live Concert Video)
https://youtu.be/eRwrhOVkJhk?si=SeW5Zm4nG4cjyTgo
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Thelonious Monk Quartet - Bright Mississippi *Brussels* (1963) https://youtu.be/LqxcdYvSmww?si=0YFPiHANN5RsqxJg #jazz #art #jazzmusic #jazzlegends #piano
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Thelonious Monk Quartet - Bright Mississippi *Brussels* (1963) https://youtu.be/LqxcdYvSmww?si=0YFPiHANN5RsqxJg #jazz #art #jazzmusic #jazzlegends #piano
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Tony Williams and Cecil Taylor pictured during the recording sessions for 'The Joy of Flying' at CBS Recording Studios, New York in late 1978. Photo by Dee Kalea of Creative Music Photography.
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Tony Williams and Cecil Taylor pictured during the recording sessions for 'The Joy of Flying' at CBS Recording Studios, New York in late 1978. Photo by Dee Kalea of Creative Music Photography.
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Miles Davis & Sonny Rollins at the 2nd Annual New York Jazz Festival in Randall's Island, New York City, August 1957. #jazz #art #jazzlegends
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Miles Davis & Sonny Rollins at the 2nd Annual New York Jazz Festival in Randall's Island, New York City, August 1957. #jazz #art #jazzlegends
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Miles Davis with Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb (+ Bill Evans not pictured) at the Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island, July 3, 1958.
#Photo : Collection F.Driggs/Magnum Photos #jazz #art #jazzlegends -
Miles Davis with Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb (+ Bill Evans not pictured) at the Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island, July 3, 1958.
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Miles Davis & Sonny Rollins at the 2nd Annual New York Jazz Festival in Randall's Island, New York City, August 1957.
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Miles Davis & Sonny Rollins at the 2nd Annual New York Jazz Festival in Randall's Island, New York City, August 1957.
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“SPAIN” LIVE Soundstage - 1979
https://youtu.be/JmNd83q2PLc?si=pN-dfU5t32H3T0MW
Chick Corea - Keys
Gail Moran Corea- Vocals
Al Jarreau - Vocals
Tom Brechtlein - Drums
Bunny Brunel - Bass
Gary Burton - Vibraphone
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“SPAIN” LIVE Soundstage - 1979
https://youtu.be/JmNd83q2PLc?si=pN-dfU5t32H3T0MW
Chick Corea - Keys
Gail Moran Corea- Vocals
Al Jarreau - Vocals
Tom Brechtlein - Drums
Bunny Brunel - Bass
Gary Burton - Vibraphone
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JOHN COLTRANE QUARTET- Ascension France, 1965 LIVE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDwqPCAw_7k&list=LL
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JOHN COLTRANE QUARTET- Ascension France, 1965 LIVE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDwqPCAw_7k&list=LL
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Celebrating 100 years of Miles Davis!
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Celebrating 100 years of Miles Davis!
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Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey, Sonny Stitt, Dizzy Gillespie - 'Round Midnight' • World of Jazz https://youtu.be/1gQuSdoN1nA?si=cm8Qt7tL_7h2Gfwm
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Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey, Sonny Stitt, Dizzy Gillespie - 'Round Midnight' • World of Jazz https://youtu.be/1gQuSdoN1nA?si=cm8Qt7tL_7h2Gfwm
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Jaco Pastorius - Live at Toad's Place, New Haven CT July 1st, 1982
https://youtu.be/xzzTIV7x_Ck?si=MivKNhawr2i75DZ7
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Jaco Pastorius - Live at Toad's Place, New Haven CT July 1st, 1982
https://youtu.be/xzzTIV7x_Ck?si=MivKNhawr2i75DZ7
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Nutty - Thelonious Monk Quartet, Live From Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, 1969
https://youtu.be/CWDqg3NDA_Q?si=UxVnZxWYCYgwM3WH
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Nutty - Thelonious Monk Quartet, Live From Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, 1969
https://youtu.be/CWDqg3NDA_Q?si=UxVnZxWYCYgwM3WH
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John Coltrane - Untitled Original 11386 (Audio)
youtu.be/sIv4elylwsA
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John Coltrane - Untitled Original 11386 (Audio)
youtu.be/sIv4elylwsA
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Weather Report - Fast City Live 1983
https://youtu.be/tR9JJQUF8cE?si=QJxDN0VPkgPb2bTV
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Weather Report - Fast City Live 1983
https://youtu.be/tR9JJQUF8cE?si=QJxDN0VPkgPb2bTV
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Thelonious Monk Quartet, at the University Aula, Oslo, Norway, April 15th, 1966 (Colorized) https://youtu.be/GuEVN3BTFHM?si=LJLAV-UzzWxBkhQS #jazz #art #jazzmusic #jazzlegends #piano
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Thelonious Monk Quartet, at the University Aula, Oslo, Norway, April 15th, 1966 (Colorized) https://youtu.be/GuEVN3BTFHM?si=LJLAV-UzzWxBkhQS #jazz #art #jazzmusic #jazzlegends #piano
