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…
Rudder, a jazz-rock quartet of accomplished young players from New York, has announced the dates for its upcoming tour.
The group consists of Keith Carlock on drums, Henry Hey on keyboards, Chris Cheek on saxophone and Tim Lefebvre on bass. Rudder recently released their eponymous debut CD on Nineteen-Eight Records.
For more information about the band, visit ruddermusic.com.
Confirmed dates thus far:
Oct. 2, 55 Bar, New York, N.Y.
Oct. 4, Clinic at Lemoyne University, Syracuse, N.Y.
Oct. 4, Ohm Lounge, Syracuse, N.Y.
Oct. 5, The Rex, Toronto, Canada
Oct. 6, The Rex, Toronto, Canada
Oct. 7, Lucky Dog Music Hall, Worcester, Mass.
Oct. 9, Regata Bar (w/Club D’Elf), Boston, Mass.
Oct. 11, Gezellig (w/Snarky Puppy), Dallas, Texas
Oct. 12 Clinic at University of North Texas Lyceum, Denton, Texas
Oct. 12, Hailey’s (w/Snarky Puppy), Denton, Texas
Oct. 13, The Parrish (w/Snarky Puppy and Mingo Fishtrap), Austin, Texas
Oct. 14, Acorn Theatre (w/Crawl), Three Oaks, Mich.
Oct. 16, Martyrs’ (w/Crawl), Chicago, Ill.
Oct. 17, Red Stone Room (w/Crawl), Davenport, Iowa
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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