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On October 9th, I'll premiere the music video for

On October 9th, I'll premiere the music video for "Soulful Bill," a song that appears on my new album, "Keyed Up." https://youtu.be/DES_f7t2K3g This beautiful song was written by the piano great, James Williams, who was one of my early musical supporters in the jazz world. The idea for the short film came to me in a daydream, as a clear feeling with vague details. It was then brought to life when I enlisted the direction of Andrea Nordgren (Heroine Films), with Erika Arlee's visual script, and Mandi Nodorft's production. I can't wait for you to see it!! Soulful Bill Video Credits: My supreme thanks to all the folks who made this project possible with their stellar work. Director: Andrea Nordgren @anordgren Producer: Mandi Nodorft @mandisinstagram Writer/Editor: Erika Arlee: @erika.arlee Editor: Logan Tabor: @logtab Colorist: Brian De Herrera-Schnering/Pinto Pictures: @pinto_color DP: Mike Gillis @milwdp Crew: (including Gaffer, Key Grip, 1st AC, BBG, BBE, Art Dept, and HMU) Vinnie Besasie @vinoscopy Ryan Brooks @steadicambrooksy Jackson Sutter jacksonsutter Maria Petrella @camerapixie Jenni Schenk @jennischenkartistry Kerrie Clark @kerrieclarkcameraready Photographer: Andrew Feller @andrewfeller Cast: Bill, model_ajkn Anthony Norwood Edna, Mae, @peklein Pam Klein Gus, @david_ferrie Basma, @soccer_mom_dj Clara Lara the neighbor, @andrewfeller Musicians: Justin Dillard, piano @jus10dillard Kobie Watkins, drums @kobac39 Dennis Carroll, bass @dennis.carroll.9256

Thanks to Jazziz Magazine for showing “Keyed Up” love in their “Cheat Sheet” album previews column! https://www.jazziz.com/bobby-broom-samara-joy-the-baylor-project-more-new-release-cheat-sheet/

***NEW ALBUM RELEASE DAY*** - KEYED UP marks Bobby

***NEW ALBUM RELEASE DAY*** - KEYED UP marks Bobby Broom’s 14th album as a leader, adding to his previous recordings which had success on US jazz radio charts, such as “…Plays for Monk,” his Deep Blue Organ Trio’s “Wonderful,” and his latest, “Soul Fingers.”⁠ ⁠ With the addition to the ensemble of Chicago keyboard whiz, Justin Dillard, “Keyed Up” expands Broom’s former acoustic trio, as well as his highly regarded, airplay friendly catalogue.⁠ ⁠ Bobby Broom - Keyed Up⁠ Release Date: September 23, 2022⁠ ⁠ 1. Hallucinations (aka Budo) (Bud Powell)⁠ 2. Second Thoughts (Mulgrew Miller)⁠ 3. Humpty Dumpty (Armando Corea)⁠ 4. Soulful Bill (James Williams)⁠ 5. Quicksilver (Horace Silver)⁠ 6. Misty (Erroll Garner)⁠ 7. Driftin’ (Herbie Hancock)⁠ 8. Blues On The Corner (Take 2) (McCoy Tyner)⁠ 9. Scoochie (Booker Ervin)⁠ 10. Blues On The Corner (Take 1) (McCoy Tyner)⁠ ⁠ Bobby Broom – Guitar, Producer⁠ Justin Dillard – Piano and Hammond SKX⁠ Dennis Carroll – Bass⁠ Kobie Watkins – Drums, Co-producer⁠ ⁠ BUY NOW > https://linktr.ee/bobbybroomkeyedup⁠ www.BobbyBroom.com @bobby.broom⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #BobbyBroomKeyedUp #KeyedUp #BobbyBroomGuitar #BobbyBroom #BobbyBroomJazz

The new album will be available at all stores and

The new album will be available at all stores and digital platforms this Friday, September 23rd!⁠ ⁠ Meanwhile, check out this short interview piece on what the album is all about – its inspiration, personnel, musical theme and program, etc. View/watch > https://youtu.be/aj_31Y_KA5k⁠ ⁠ We hope you enjoy it!!⁠ www.BobbyBroom.com @bobby.broom⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #BobbyBroomKeyedUp #KeyedUp #BobbyBroomGuitar #BobbyBroom #BobbyBroomJazz

Part 2 of Bobby Broom talking about and practicing

Part 2 of Bobby Broom talking about and practicing “Quicksilver,” the Horace Silver tune on his new, piano quartet release, "Keyed Up." ⁠ “Keyed Up” hits stores on September 23, 2022 and is available for pre-order now at: https://a.co/d/3Ml6543⁠ ⁠ You can view the Bobby Broom – Keyed Up – Sneak Peek #2 here: https://youtu.be/CWD_V7MzHEc⁠ ⁠ As a special thanks for your pre-order, if you join our mailing list at bobbybroom.link, we’ll send you access to a music video of the quartet's performance of McCoy Tyner’s "Blues On the Corner," one of the tracks as it was being recorded for the new album!⁠ www.BobbyBroom.com @bobby.broom⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #BobbyBroomKeyedUp #KeyedUp #BobbyBroomGuitar #BobbyBroom #BobbyBroomJazz

Some shots from yesterday at the “Soulful Bill” video shoot. What an experience!! So many thanks to Andrea Nordgren’s Heroine Films, a wonderfully talented and dedicated crew, and crack cast. 🙏🏿❤️🎈

I have beautiful memories of him and our relations

I have beautiful memories of him and our relationship. The most recent and last was this past summer when I heard his original version of this tune that I got to record with him in 2005. There were some old pop songs on that album of his from 1970 ("The Piano Player"). Hearing him play one of them nearly brought me to tears, so I called him to tell him. We playfully argued about which one of us was making the other's day more! What a gentleman he was. I'm so proud to have known him and grateful to know how much he supported me.

***TONIGHT***⁠ Bobby Broom Quartet⁠ Thursday,

***TONIGHT***⁠ Bobby Broom Quartet⁠ Thursday, September 8th, 2022 ⁠ Kalamazoo, MI @ Jazz at The Crawlspace Series⁠ Time: 7:30pm⁠ BUY TICKETS > https://bit.ly/3ehweqf 🎸🎼🎧⁠ www.BobbyBroom.com @bobby.broom⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #JazzatTheCrawlspaceSeries #BobbyBroomKeyedUp #KeyedUp #BobbyBroomGuitar #BobbyBroom #BobbyBroomJazz #KalamazooMI

Bobby Broom gives a glimpse of his new (September

Bobby Broom gives a glimpse of his new (September 23, 2022) piano quartet release, "Keyed Up," available for pre-order now at: https://a.co/d/3Ml6543⁠ ⁠ You can view the Bobby Broom – Keyed Up – Short Interview EPK here: https://youtu.be/v5R1lHjobH8⁠ ⁠ As a special thanks for your pre-order, if you join our mailing list at bobbybroom.link, we’ll send you access to a music video of the quartet's performance of McCoy Tyner’s "Blues On the Corner," one of the tracks as it was being recorded for the new album!⁠ www.BobbyBroom.com @bobby.broom⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #BobbyBroomKeyedUp #KeyedUp #BobbyBroomGuitar #BobbyBroom #BobbyBroomJazz

“I’m excited to you all to hear my new release

“I’m excited to you all to hear my new release, Keyed Up, with my new piano quartet! It will be available in stores and on all digital platforms on September 23rd. ⁠ ⁠ You can pre-order now by clicking the Linktree below and choose how you’d like to purchase. ⁠ ⁠ As a thanks for your pre-order, if you join my mailing list at bobbybroom.link, we’ll send you access to a video of our performance of McCoy Tyner’s Blues On the Corner, one of the tracks that we recorded for the new album."⁠ ⁠ Thanks,⁠ Bobby⁠ www.BobbyBroom.com @bobby.broom⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #BobbyBroomKeyedUp #KeyedUp #BobbyBroomGuitar #BobbyBroom #BobbyBroomJazz

“Hey, there’s Bobby(s)!!” So nice running

“Hey, there’s Bobby(s)!!” So nice running into my man Baabe (Robert) Irving, lll in downtown Evanston this morning! Thanks to Kobie Watkins for the timely capture. Baabe helped to make my introduction to Miles Davis. We also played in our band of Miles alums, ESP, touring EU and recording in the ‘90s and again in 2002. He’s not only a keyboard wiz, but also an astute business musician and Black Music historian. It was fun to listen and learn as he and Kobie went down into the many nooks and crannies that Gospel music provides as the foundation for all our music. #happyfriday #evanstonillinois

Available on all platforms September 23rd! Pre-ord

Available on all platforms September 23rd! Pre-order yours today... Link in the bio. Thanks

Pre-order my new album,"Keyed Up" via the bobbybro

Pre-order my new album,"Keyed Up" via the bobbybroom.link that’s active in my IG bio. That link will also take you to the entire “Practice Secrets” video by clicking the YouTube button. ✌🏿

New record out September 23rd... Pre order Today!

New record out September 23rd... Pre order Today! https://bobbybroom.link (live link in my bio 👆🏿), at Amazon, or at your favorite online music retailer! Thank You!!

Alumni activity!! 👊🏿

Alumni activity!! 👊🏿

Bobbin' and weavin,' duckin' and dodgin,' sticking

Bobbin' and weavin,' duckin' and dodgin,' sticking and moving. All boxing terms that apply here. Oh yeah, I forgot TKO. Thanks to Greg Ward for the uplift last week at the Jazz Showcase.

The youngsters helping this cat across the street

The youngsters helping this cat across the street this weekend at the Jazz Showcase. 😉

Old Berto Center kinda morning. ALL STAR COLLEGE

Old Berto Center kinda morning. ALL STAR COLLEGE EXPOSURE Tournament

Tomorrow... 3/25 & 26

Tomorrow... 3/25 & 26

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