Jun 3, 2025 11:25 AM
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…
Terri Lyne Carrington and Social Science are among the groups planning to stream live sets this week.
As performers look to replace income from lost gigs and regain a sense of community amid the coronavirus pandemic, a number of musicians are using online streaming services to connect directly with fans. We’ll keep a running tab for the week below.
A fee is associated with some of the material listed here, and several items have been sourced from WBGO and Jazz at Lincoln Center. DB
May 18: Lafayette Gilchrist
May 19: Allan Harris
May 19: Ben Williams
May 20: Rajna Swaminathan
May 20: Bill Frisell
May 20: Joel Ross
May 21: Sara Serpa
May 21: Jason Marsalis’ Trio Excursions
May 21: Ron Carter
May 21: Chick Corea
May 21: Harold López-Nussa
May 21: Dave Stryker & Jared Gold
May 22: Keyon Harrold
May 22: Vijay Iyer masterclass
May 22: Roberta Donnay
May 22: SFJAZZ Fridays at Five
May 22: William Parker & Isaiah Parker
May 23: Terri Lyne Carrington and Social Science
May 23: Ran Blake (Jazz Journal Association Local Hero Award Boston 2020)
May 23: Jaleel Shaw
May 23: Marcus Miller
May 23: Felix Pastorius
May 23: Ben Rosenblum
May 24: Terri Lyne Carrington and Social Science
May 24: Benjamin Jephta
May 24: Brandee Younger & Dezron Douglas
May 24: Ben Rosenblum
Updated May 21
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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