Oct 28, 2025 10:47 AM
In Memoriam: Jack DeJohnette, 1942–2025
Jack DeJohnette, a bold and resourceful drummer and NEA Jazz Master who forged a unique vocabulary on the kit over his…
Brazilian jazz singer Ithamara Koorax kicked off her European tour on March 18. Backed by the Swiss Peter Scharli Trio, she will perform songs from the group’s latest CD release, Obrigado Dom Um Romao (TCB), as well as the songs from a new album that will be recorded live during the tour.
Koorax will also present master classes about vocal jazz improvisation and vocal jazz history in the Musik der Hochschule Luzern (Music School of Luzern, at the Luzern University) March 23-24.
Here’s the list of the first concerts in Switzerland, Germany and Czech Republic:
Birrwil, Bären, March 18
Wädenswil, Wadin Jazz Club, Theater Ticino, March 19
Hochdorf, Rest. Braui, March 20
Luzern, Vasco da Gama, March 21
Luzern, Hochschule, Master Classes, March 23
Luzern, Hochschule, Master Classes, March 24
Lugano, Rete 2, March 26
Bern, BeJazz, Vidmarhallen, March 27
Sion, Ferme Asile, March 28
Prague, Praha Jazz Festival, March 30 (CZ)
Prague, Jazzclub U Staré Pani, March 31 (CZ)
D-Nürnberg, Tafelhalle, April 1 (Germany)
D-Erfurt, Jazzclub, April 2 (Germany)
Liestal, Kulturscheune, April 4
Jack DeJohnette boasted a musical resume that was as long as it was fearsome.
Oct 28, 2025 10:47 AM
Jack DeJohnette, a bold and resourceful drummer and NEA Jazz Master who forged a unique vocabulary on the kit over his…
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