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In Memoriam: Gordon Goodwin, 1954–2025
Gordon Goodwin, an award-winning saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger, died Dec. 8 in Los Angeles.…
Acid Jazz pioneer Melvin Sparks performed for one night at The Jazz Standard in New York on July 1 to celebrate his new album and to provide relief after a recent robbery of his house.
Joining Sparks at the Standard were organists Reuben Wilson and Ron Levy, guitarists Randy Johnson, Rodney Jones, Doug Munro, and Dave Stryker, saxophonists Ed Pazant and Bill Saxton, pianist Danny Mixon, and drummer Mike Clark.
In the wake of recent collaborations with DJ Logic and Soulive, Sparks’ new album What You Hear Is What You Get features Reuben Wilson and saxophonist Topaz in a mix of old and new school jazz and funk.
Part of the proceeds from the show helped buy Sparks a new guitar and other equipment that was stolen from his home earlier this year.
For more information, go to www.nybluesandjazz.com
Goodwin was one of the most acclaimed, successful and influential jazz musicians of his generation.
Dec 9, 2025 12:28 PM
Gordon Goodwin, an award-winning saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger, died Dec. 8 in Los Angeles.…
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