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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…
Friends and collaborators Chris Chew, Cody Dickinson and Luther Dickinson (of North Mississippi Allstars), keyboardist John Medeski and pedal-steel guitarist Robert Randolph will be re-forming The Word for four shows this December.
“The history of The Word reached back to our early years,” said North Mississippi Allstars’ guitarist Luther Dickinson. “In 1998 we toured with Medeski Martin & Wood and came up with the idea. This tour means a lot to us and we’re looking forward to getting back together with old friends.”
The group’s tour dates include:
Dec. 26: Hartford, Conn, The Webster Theatre
Dec. 27: New York City, Terminal 5
Dec. 28: Philadelphia, Electric Factory
Dec. 29: Washington, 9:30 Club
More info: thewordtour.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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