Jaleel Shaw

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Thank you, Finland. It was a beautiful week and so great to work with the faculty at Sibelius Academy alongside two of my heroes - Nat Reeves & Ralph Alessi. 🇫🇮

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Rest Well, Russell Malone 🕊️

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I’ll be performing at The Jazz Gallery in New York City on July 30th & 31st w/ my quartet featuring Lawrence Fields on piano, Dezron Douglas on bass, and Joe Dyson on drums. Sets at 7:30pm & 9:30pm. Tickets are available here:

https://jazzgallery.org/calendar/jaleel-shaw-july30-2024

📷 by Bill Douthart

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Looking forward to working with the students (4/6) and performing at @texastech (4/7) in Lubbock, Texas at the Allen Theater this week for their 51st Annual Jazz Festival. For more info, visit the link in my bio #saxophone #altosaxophone #texas #lubbock #lubbockmusic #festival #music (at Texas Tech University)

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Ten years ago, I released my second album "Optimism", featuring @lagelund on #guitar, @robertglasper on #piano & #fenderrhodes, #joemartin on #bass, @blakedrumz on #drums, and @peltjazz on #trumpet. It was also the first album I released independently on my label, Changu Records. It was a LOT of work, but well worth it in the end. 📷by @lafiya_renee artwork by @kiku_llama #10yearanniversary #optimism #music #saxophone #timeflies (at Systems Two Recording Studio)

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Me with the great Freddie Hubbard in Los Angeles many years ago. #master #freddiehubbard #trumpet (at Los Angeles, California)

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The full video for the Tiny Desk performance at @nprmusic w/ @natesmithdrums is now up on YouTube and the @NPR website. Here's a clip w/ @jonnycow6 @fima_ephron @ammawhatt #npr #tinydesk (at NPR Music)

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#shadows 📷by Lafiya Watson #tbt #altosaxophone

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#tbt From the photo shoot w/ Lafiya Watson for my 2008 release "Optimism". Here's a pic that didn't make the album art. #sax #saxophone #altosaxophone #brooklyn #dumbo (at DUMBO, Brooklyn)

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This week has been a seriously rough one for me. I got out on Tuesday to express myself a bit at the evolution session w/ @jamesfrancies88, Bob Hurst, @karriemriggins1, and others. If there's one thing I am now, it's extremely thankful for music and people that truly care and have been there for me. Extra shout out to @marcusstrickland for the chat and getting me to eat, and to @supremeuniter for capturing this moment. #breathe #thankful #music #saxophone #bass #drums (at Zinc Bar)

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Whenever I tell someone I'm originally from Philly, I'm always asked where's the best cheesesteak sandwich spot. Truth is, I haven't had beef for over 20 years now, but the amazing thing about Philly is that there's something for everyone when it comes to a steak sandwich. This is my favorite fish cheese steak from Bilal's Garden. And I'm about to go IN. Good to be home. #phillycheesesteak #foodie #fishsteak #philly #philadelphia (at North Philadelphia)

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It was a huge pleasure to see & spend some time with this master in my hometown, Philadelphia this week. Rayburn Wright was my saxophone teacher from my beginnings until I left for college. He taught me SO much about music, the saxophone, and life than I can even explain. I am extremely thankful to have this incredible mentor in my life. Thank you Mr. Wright! #saxophone #mentor #inspiration #thankful #hero #philly #baritonesaxophone (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

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I had a great time playing trio at @atlaspacdc in Washington, DC this weekend w/ @benallisonmusic & Easy Way, featuring Steve Cardenas on #Guitar, playing the music of Jim Hall, Jimmy Giuffre, and originals by Ben. #bass #altosaxophone (at Atlas Performing Arts Center)

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#inspiration #johncoltrane #saxophone #music

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#fbf That time I performed on the Late Night Show w/ David Letterman with Roy Haynes for Drum Week. Fun times. #master #drummer #drums #drum #saxophone #sopranosaxophone #piano #bass #royhaynes (at Late Show With David Letterman)

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Congrats to my bro @christiansandsjazz on the release of his new album "Reach" w/ @marcusstrickland, @ghex, & @marcusbaylor7 #music #newmusic #itunesmusic

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I'm looking forward to performing Tonight (April 18th) at @jazzdotorg in New York City with my quartet. • Joining me will be Lawrence Fields, on #piano, Linda Oh @lmoh000 on #bass, & Joe Dyson @joe_dyson on #drums. • Sets are at 7:30pm & 9:30pm & tickets are available via the link in my bio. • Hope to see you there. #livemusicnyc #saxophone #altosaxophone #sopranosaxophone #thingstodoinnyc #dizzysclubcocacola #nyc (at Columbus Circle)