SHAOLIN JAZZ

SHAOLIN JAZZ

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Highlighting the intersections between hip-hop, jazz, and martial arts | www.shaolinjazz.com

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@thejazzestate Bassist and composer Charles Mingus on jazz and peace. Excerpt from an interview with Bob Quintrell in Vancouver, Canada, 1961. via @charlesmingusofficial #charlesmingus #jazzquotes #jazzis #myphilosophy #wisewords

The League, a design based on the logos for the NBA and the MLB. Having fun with design appropriation has long been a foundational thing in hip hop, so this fits right in with our ethos. Design: @latenightgenius Shop: tinyurl.com/smbxdpw6 #tshirtlife #silhouette #sportsleague #shaolinjazz

TONIGHT IN DC! If youโ€™re in the area, join us this evening for CAN I KICK IT? @songbyrddc ft the haunting 1994 cult classic THE CROW, *Live soundtrack by DJ 2-Tone Jones ๐Ÿ“… Tues Oct 27 ๐Ÿšช Doors โ€” 7 PM ๐ŸŽฌ Film โ€” 7:30 PM ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE RSVP: tinyurl.com/3zwzbhkb #canikickit #shaolinjazz

@martial_ronin The late Brandon Lee talking about his training and his Fathers Martial Arts Philosophy. #martialartslife #brandonlee #thecrow #jkd #nakmuay

What if? Who you would play as and who would win? Specialty moves? An exploration of the movies weโ€™ve screened in our CIKI? catalog #blade #thepredator #90svideogames #canikickit #shaolinjazz

Professor Ronald Duncan helped bring ninjutsu into the American spotlight, earning recognition as the โ€œFather of American Ninjutsu.โ€ A Panama-born Marine veteran, Duncan developed the Way of the Winds martial arts system, became known for extraordinary weapons demonstrations

How we do Halloween If youโ€™re in DC, join us next Tues for CAN I KICK IT? @songbyrddc ft THE CROW @dj2tonejones creates an original soundtrack LIVE, scoring the film scene by scene with a mix of hip-hop, soul, rock, and more ๐Ÿšช Doors: 7 PM ๐ŸŽฌ Film: 7:30 PM ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE Info: tinyurl.com/3zwzbhkb

@jazzcorner_ Few artists embodied the spirit of modern jazz quite like Roy Hargrove. He lived and breathed music. A fearless trumpeter and bandleader, he carried the torch of jazz tradition while lighting new fires in hip-hop, R&B, and beyond. Roy Hargrove: Oct 16, 1969 - Nov 2, 2018

CAN I KICK IT? is returning to @lincolncenter Sat Oct 31 for a special Halloween presentation of FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN! @dj2tonejones gives the film a new soundtrack in real time ๐ŸŽฌ Movie โ€” 7:30 PM ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE RSVP: tinyurl.com/mryd36m4

The iLLest, courtesy of: @rodney_shapes โ€œEmergency Lineโ€ TV Series 1976 - Sonny Chiba in top form here , great soundtrack as well @skemerichards @breakbaron73 @djcredit1 #sonnychiba #legend #martialarts #japaneseaction #breakbeats

CAN I KICK IT? | Oct โ€˜26 Mark your calendars ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 10.27.26 | THE CROW | @songbyrddc (DC) 10.29.26 | SPIDER-VERSE | @virginia.tech (VA) 10.31.26 | FRI THE 13TH JASON TAKES MANHATTAN | @lincolncenter (NYC) Info: tinyurl.com/2x7hmsjd #canikickit #octoberevents #shaolinjazz

๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ Next Thurs 10/29 - 6:30-9pm @VTDITC vol 70: presents CAN I KICK IT? featuring SPIDER-MAN INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE *Live soundtrack by DJ 2-Tone Jones Location: The Black Cultural Center (Room 126, Squires Student Center, Blacksburg, VA) Cost: $0 To RSVP visit: www.shaolinjazz.com

The League, a design based on the logos for the NBA and the MLB. Having fun with design appropriation has long been a foundational thing in hip hop, so this fits right in with our ethos. Now available online. To shop click: tinyurl.com/smbxdpw6 #theleague #designlanguage #nba #mlb #theleague

Halloween in DCโ€ฆ On Tues, Oct 27, CAN I KICK IT? returns to @songbyrddc ft THE CROW, starring Brandon Lee, son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee @dj2tonejones creates an original soundtrack LIVE with a of hip-hop, soul, rock ๐Ÿšช Doors โ€” 7 PM ๐ŸŽฌ Film โ€” 7:30 PM ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE RSVP: tinyurl.com/3zwzbhkb

Due to inclement weather todayโ€™s CAN I KICK IT? @seagarten at Port Covington Marina has been postponed Weโ€™ll post the new date once itโ€™s been confirmed Apologies for any inconvenience and we look forward to seeing you at the next one #shaolinjazz #canikickit #portcovington #baltimore

โ€œA fresh cutโ€ Part of our design language exploring the relationship between hip hop and martial arts Design: @latenightgenius #shaolinjazz #designlanguage #hiphopmeetsmartialarts #freshcut #rza

@dannyhastings Wrath of the Math- 30 Year Anniversary. 30 years ago today, we put this vision on film. โ€‹Happy 30th Anniversary to Wrath of the Math and to my brother @jeru_thedamaja. โ€‹#WrathOfTheMath #JeruTheDamaja #HipHopHistory #GoldenEra #AnalogPhotography FilmArchives 30thAnniversary

Dr. Moses Powell โ€ข Founded Sanuces Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, rooted in survival and simplicity โ€ข Achieved the rank of 10th-degree black belt โ€ข Demonstrated at the 1965 New York Worldโ€™s Fair โ€ข Presented his martial arts skills at the United Nations โ€ข Taught martial arts legend Ron โ€œThe Black Dragonโ€ van Clief

Because, Sat Via @ausar.ai Migosโ€™ Hotel Lobby, except itโ€™s Neo and Agent Smith on the same scene. See you 10.17 @seagarten at Port Covington Marina CIKI? ft The Matrix *Live soundtrack by @dj2tonejones ๐Ÿด Food + drinks: 6 PM ๐ŸŽฌ Movie: 8 PM ๐ŸŒ™ After Glow: 10 PM ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE RSVP: tinyurl.com/mr3ma298

SEE YOU SAT, BMORE! Join us on 10.17.26 for our next CAN I KICK IT? as we bring THE MATRIX to Seagarten at Port Covington Marina (@seagarten), via @BaltimorePeninsula *Live soundtrack by @dj2tonejones ๐Ÿด Food + drinks: 6 PM ๐ŸŽฌ Movie: 8 PM ๐ŸŒ™ After Glow: 10 PM ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE RSVP: tinyurl.com/mr3ma298

NEXT SAT, BMORE. Join us on 10.17.26 for our next CAN I KICK IT? as we bring THE MATRIX to Seagarten at Port Covington Marina (@seagarten), courtesy of @BaltimorePeninsula *Live soundtrack by @dj2tonejones ๐Ÿด Food + drinks: 6 PM ๐ŸŽฌ Movie: 8 PM ๐ŸŒ™ After Glow: 10 PM ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE RSVP: tinyurl.com/mr3ma298

Simon โ€œThe Oneโ€ Marcus (@simonmarcusno1): IFMA World Champion and World Combat Games gold medalist, to capturing world titles in Muay Thai, to becoming a two-time GLORY Middleweight World Champion

Weโ€™re excited to announce that CAN I KICK IT? is returning to @lincolncenter Sat Oct 31 for a special Halloween presentation of FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN! ๐Ÿ“ Lincoln Center | David Rubenstein Atrium ๐ŸŽฌ Movie โ€” 7:30 PM ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE RSVP: tinyurl.com/mryd36m4 #fridaythe13th

NEXT SAT, BMORE! Join us on 10.17.26 for our next CAN I KICK IT? as we bring THE MATRIX to Seagarten at Port Covington Marina (@seagarten) *Live soundtrack by @dj2tonejones ๐Ÿด Food + drinks โ€” 6 PM ๐ŸŽฌ Movie โ€” 8 PM ๐ŸŒ™ After Glow โ€” 10 PM ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE RSVP: tinyurl.com/mr3ma298 #baltimoreevents

The iLLest courtesy of: @rodney_shapes โ€œRevenge of the Shaolin Kidโ€ Trailer 1978 - Chi Kuan Chun, Lo Lieh, Judy Lee #kungfu #martialarts #kungfumovies #martialartsincinema #kungfufilm

BMORE READY On Sat Oct 17, CAN I KICK IT? is bringing THE MATRIX to Seagarten at Port Covington Marina (@seagarten) *Live soundtrack by DJ 2-Tone Jones ๐Ÿด Food + drinks: 6 PM ๐ŸŽฌ Movie: 8 PM ๐ŸŒ™ After Glow: 10 PM ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE RSVP: tinyurl.com/mr3ma298

CAN I KICK IT? | Oct โ€˜26 Mark your calendars ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 10.2.26 | THE RUNNING MAN 10.9.26 | TBD 10.17.26 | THE MATRIX 10.24.26 | SPIDER-VERSE 10.27.26 | THE CROW 10.29.26 | SPIDER-VERSE 10.31.26 | FRI THE 13TH JASON TAKES MANHATTAN Info: tinyurl.com/2x7hmsjd

@evil.eye.records When you come unprepared and Duke Ellington turns the question back on you. โ€˜Are you telling me or asking me?โ€™ Calm, sharp, and in control the whole time. #DukeEllington #JazzHistory #jazzinterview #photography #bigband

On Sat Oct 17, CAN I KICK IT? is bringing THE MATRIX to Seagarten at Port Covington Marina (@seagarten), courtesy of @BaltimorePeninsula Live soundtrack by @dj2tonejones ๐Ÿด Food + drinks โ€” 6 PM ๐ŸŽฌ Movie โ€” 8 PM ๐ŸŒ™ After Glow โ€” 10 PM ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE RSVP: tinyurl.com/mr3ma298 #thematrix #canikickit

Join us this Fri, 10.3.26, for a special ed of CAN I KICK IT? ft the โ€™80s OG sci-fi classic THE RUNNING MAN Weโ€™re teaming up with AMERICA THE GAME, a pop-up art exhibition ๐Ÿ“ @unionstationdc 50 Massachusetts Ave NE Mezzanine Level ๐Ÿšช Doors โ€” 7 PM ๐ŸŽฌ Movie โ€” 8 PM ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE RSVP: tinyurl.com/zafcu42c