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…
The Steve Turre All-Star Septet with Dave Valentin will play Dec. 10 as part of Bright Moments: The Life & Legacy Of Rahsaan Roland Kirk, at Saint Peter’s Church in New York. The evening will feature music and oral tributes by George Wein, record producer Joel Dorn, saxophonist Frank Foster and his wife/business partner Cecilia Foster and more.
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Jul 9, 2024 11:35 AM
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