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…
Vocalist Kate McGarry is following last spring’s release of The Target (Palmetto) with several new musical endeavors.
McGarry—known for the diversity of influences that play on her jazz stylings, including traditional Irish music—will join the faculty at Manhattan School of Music next month. She will also take on several recording projects, including singing with the vocal group MOSS, and writing, recording and producing 63 children’s songs for the Heinle Picture Dictionary For Children.
In a recent interview on National Public Radio, McGarry discussed her approach as a singer, bandleader and composer. “I love jazz music and I’ve had different times in my life where I focus really strongly on different genres,” McGarry said. “So I look at it like there’s a well inside and I’m just putting different things in that well and then they’re going to come out later.”
For more information on Kate McGarry, visit katemcgarry.com.
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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