jasonwryan’s first jam of 2015 was “Free Jazz” by Ornette Coleman, and 32 more jams followed. Lots of Ornette Coleman, bebop, and avant garde jazz. jasonwryan did some crate-digging too, and found “Cherokee” by Charlie Parker. All things must end; jasonwryan closed it out with “The Last Straw” by The Last Straw.
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jasonwryan’s first jam of 2014 was “Knock Yourself Out” by Ken Vandermark, and 51 more jams followed. It was a year of Art Ensemble of Chicago, saxophone, and avant garde. jasonwryan posted a rare gem: “The Golden Number” by Charlie Haden. “India” by John Coltrane got a lot of love. “Down Home New York” by Archie Shepp closed out the year.
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jasonwryan’s first jam of 2013 was “Stupid Fuck” by Sonny Sharrock Quartet. jasonwryan found their eternal jam in November — “Many Mansions” by Sonny Sharrock. Plenty of Art Ensemble of Chicago, avant garde, and saxophone. jasonwryan posted a rare gem: “The Infinitive Flow” by Muhal Richard Abrams. “Tippi-Toes” by The Meters got a lot of love. In November, jasonwryan posted their 100th jam. “My Song” by Sonny Sharrock closed out the year.
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In January, jasonwryan joined This Is My Jam, and kicked things off with “Who Does She Hope To Be?” by Sonny Sharrock. Nice. It was a year of Art Ensemble Of Chicago, funk, and avant garde jazz. jasonwryan found a rare one: “No Woman No Cry” by Art Ensemble of Chicago. People really liked “Yesternow” by Miles Davis. jasonwryan was first to pick “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” by Sly & The Family Stone, in February — 39 others followed suit! jasonwryan posted their 50th jam in November! jasonwryan’s 2012 came to a close with “There Is a Balm in Gilead” by Mahalia Jackson.
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