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…
Goddard College in Plainfield, Vt., is offering a unique educational event Aug. 4-11. “Salsa Meets Jazz 2002” is the only Afro-Caribbean jazz sminar for high school and college musicians in the United States. It’s a week-long intensive musical experience with the members of the Eddie Palmieri Orchestra, offering daily listening sessions with Eddie Palmieri, faculty-led combos, Afro-Cuban big bands, a rumba ensemble, instrumental and vocal master classes (piano, trombone, trumpet, saxophones, guitar/tres, bass, percussion and vocals), and understanding clavé, with faculty
concerts and exciting jam sessions throughout the week,salsa dancing, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
In addition, eight full scholarships to “Salsa Meets Jazz 2002” are availavle to New York/Tri-State area residents through the New York Daily News.
Visit www.goddard.edu/salsajazz for seminar and scholarship information and an application.
Foster was truly a drummer to the stars, including Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson.
Jun 3, 2025 11:25 AM
Al Foster, a drummer regarded for his fluency across the bebop, post-bop and funk/fusion lineages of jazz, died May 28…
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