Jun 3, 2025 11:25 AM
In Memoriam: Al Foster, 1943–2025
Al Foster, a drummer regarded for his fluency across the bebop, post-bop and funk/fusion lineages of jazz, died May 28…
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones—along with Alison Krauss, Boz Scaggs, Jill Scott, Lake Street Dive and Seal—have been announced as headliners at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival.
(Photo: Courtesy Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival)Béla Fleck and the Flecktones are among the headliners for the 17th annual Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival.
Alison Krauss, Boz Scaggs, Jill Scott, Lake Street Dive and Seal also are slated to perform.
In addition to these top-billed performers, more than 1,500 players are scheduled for about 300 shows at 20 venues throughout Rochester, New York, during the nine-day festival, which runs June 22-30.
Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot! and the Tower of Power—which is celebrating its 50th anniversary—are set for free outdoor shows. Prices for other performances range from $30 to $115, and package deals are available.
For more information about the festival, visit the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival website. DB
Foster was truly a drummer to the stars, including Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson.
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