Brad Barker
@bradjbarker
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Joined October 2009
This weekend, catch up on the latest #episode of The View from L.A. with #JeffBabko in special #tribute to @davidsanborn Joining Jeff in this episode are Bob James, Geoff Keezer, Paul Shaffer, Will Lee & Grace Kelly. 📻Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/XUh5nQrW64
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Wonderful news! (heh, sorry...) FOR THE FIRST TIME, The Wonderful World of The Pursuit of Happiness is coming out remastered ON VINYL! 🍹🥳 Pre-orders happening NOW for the release on July 26! Check out our merch site: https://t.co/iAFaYbYniv Or Bandcamp! https://t.co/p9Zzfb8MHA
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We are saddened to learn that Phil Nimmons, the legendary musician who was widely respected as an elder statesman of Canadian jazz, has died at the age of 100. We send our condolences to the Nimmons family.
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Phil Nimmons, the legendary musician who was widely acclaimed as an elder statesman of Canadian jazz, has died. He was 100.
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TPOH bassist & noted Toronto radio personality @bradjbarker talks about one of the tracks on the new EP TPOH Acoustic Live In the Studio, NOW streaming everywhere! ❤️🤘🏼 https://t.co/kOK1scOnvS
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THE EP IS OUT! 🥳 TPOH Acoustic Live In The Studio is NOW available at your streaming-type places, including Spotify and Apple Music/iTunes Store. ❤️🤘🏻 https://t.co/kOK1scOnvS
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The past, present and future of jazz were all well represented throughout this year. Amidst all of that great music, these are JAZZ.FM91's top albums of 2023:
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These are JAZZ.FM91’s favourite albums of 2023, a year that reflected the past, present and future of jazz.
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Giddy-up
It’s UZEB o’clock❣️ #InternationalJazzDay Sending this out to my friend @bradjbarker who always keeps it Smiles & Chuckles on the @JAZZFM91 Afternoon Drive 🎷🎶🎺📻 https://t.co/0UgBwFr7fW
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Breaking: Wayne Shorter, the iconic saxophonist and composer who helped shape the landscape of modern jazz, has died at 89.
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Wayne Shorter, the iconic saxophonist and composer who helped shape the landscape of modern jazz, has died at the age of 89.
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Emilie-Claire Barlow has announced Spark Bird, her first full album in more than five years. Coming up, she'll join @bradjbarker to introduce the first single — stay tuned today at 3 p.m. ET.
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Emilie-Claire Barlow has announced Spark Bird, the Canadian singer’s first full album in more than five years.
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Coming up on today's episode of The View From L.A. with @bradjbarker and Jeff Babko, drummer Simon Phillips joins us to talk about writing and recording with the late @jeffbeckmusic.
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My fav…best birthday ever!
Sending out my #DesertIslandTop10 🏝 pick, to my fellow Metheny-loving friend @bradjbarker ✨ HaPpY BiRtHdAy Brad🎂 Cheers!🍹🍹❤️ ⭐️ Pat Metheny Group ⚫️ Travels 🎶 Farmer’s Trust https://t.co/a9TJOCg1JQ
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Music educators "want to share that with someone who's going to be able to carry the flag when they stop playing," says @RonCarterBass. "I'm right there."
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Legendary bassist, composer and bandleader Ron Carter talks about his musical process, his new documentary and more.
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Big interview! Today, @bradjbarker is joined by the legendary Ron Carter to talk about his upcoming documentary and more. Stay tuned today at 5 p.m. ET.
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You are the best Lara…thank you… rah rah ole’
I’m blessed to live in a city that’s got a 24hr jazz radio station 🎷 that gives me a daily dose of Metheny.🥰 Sending this amazingness out to my pal, @bradjbarker who holds down the 2-6pm timeslot…❤️ https://t.co/y8kYxDcDx7
#31Days31DJs
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Some Consciousness Raising at a Q107 holiday thing in 2014 (12/13/14 to be exact 🤔), featuring the lovely & talented @ReneeSooKee. Join her & the whole gang in October for the Northern Happiness Tour thru Southern Ontario! (with @northernpikes) Details: https://t.co/kOK1scOnvS
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🚨CONTEST🚨 Listen to Afternoon Drive with @bradjbarker today for your chance to win tickets to see @PatMetheny at Meridian Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 13!
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"When I'm about to fall asleep, what do I find myself thinking about?" @PatMetheny says in this interview. "That's often a clue for me to look for things that I have not gotten to yet. I feel like I'm just now starting to crack a bunch of things."
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Guitar icon Pat Metheny talks about his new Side-Eye group, the importance of feel, and the thrill of playing with multiple generations of jazz talent.
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Legendary guitarist @PatMetheny is joining @bradjbarker for an interview this Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET! You can hear them talk about Metheny's latest work, his upcoming Canadian tour dates, and much more.
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