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…
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, The Jazz Foundation of America is holding its eighth annual gala benefit concert, “A Great Night in Harlem,” on Thursday, May 14, at 8 p.m. at New York’s Apollo Theater. Hosted by Danny Glover, Chevy Chase and Michael Imperioli, over 50 jazz artists will be special guests.
Slated to perform are Lou Reed, Dave Brubeck, Eric Lewis and Alberta Adams. “A Great Night in Harlem” will commemorate the long-term support and assistance that The Jazz Foundation of America has provided jazz and blues musicians with for the past 20 years. This year’s honorees include “Saint Agnes” Varis, Geoffrey Menin, Dr. Frank Forte and Jay Nadel of Englewood Hospital, William Douglass and Jarrett Lilien.
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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