Jul 9, 2024 11:35 AM
Trumpeter, Educator Jim Rotondi Dies at 61
Jim Rotondi, a renowned hard-bop trumpeter, composer and educator, died suddenly on July 7 at a hospital in France. He…
Concord will release Marcus Miller’s new album, Marcus, March 4, 2008. Marcus’ seventh solo release includes guest appearances by Corinne Bailey Rae, Lalah Hathaway, Keb’ Mo’ and others. The 13-track funk-jazz album will feature covers of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground,” Miles Davis’ “Jean Pierre” and “What is Hip?” from Tower of Power. Corinne Bailey Rae sings Deniece Williams’ “Free.”
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