Jul 9, 2024 11:35 AM
Trumpeter, Educator Jim Rotondi Dies at 61
Jim Rotondi, a renowned hard-bop trumpeter, composer and educator, died suddenly on July 7 at a hospital in France. He…
The complete lineup has just been released for this year’s JVC Jazz Festival – New York, which will be held from June 12 through the 24. The event will feature more than 300 musicians performing at 100 events in more than 20 venues throughout the city. Every facet of jazz is embraced for the event, from ragtime and swing to Latin and free jazz.
“Jazz in itself is a celebration and this year we have plenty of great music as well as milestones, debuts, returns and reunions to commemorate,” said George Wein, CEO of Festival Productions and producer of the JVC Jazz Festival.
Concerts include Ornette Coleman at Carnegie Hall on June 16 and the Dave Brubeck Big Band at Carnegie on June 21. Roberta Gambarini will perform at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College on June 13, Andrew Hill will be at the Studio Museum in Harlem on June 15 and Stanley Clarke will join the George Duke Project at Avalon on June 13.
For more information on the 2006 JVC Jazz Festival – New York go to festivalproductions.net.
Jim Rotondi was acclaimed for his wide, round trumpet tone, remarkable virtuosity and assured swing.
Jul 9, 2024 11:35 AM
Jim Rotondi, a renowned hard-bop trumpeter, composer and educator, died suddenly on July 7 at a hospital in France. He…
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