Jun 9, 2026 10:54 AM
In Memoriam: James Blood Ulmer, 1940–2026
With deep sorrow and profound love, we announce the passing of James Blood Ulmer, a boldly innovative guitarist,…
Luke Stewart is set to stream a Thursday performance.
(Photo: Jake Meginsky/thelukestewart.com)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
Sept. 7: Detroit Jazz Festival
Sept. 7: Jeb Patton Trio
Sept. 7: Eric Revis interview/listening party
Sept. 8: Frank Lacy Group
Sept. 9: Hiromi & Chassol
Sept. 9: Tarik Shah Quintet
Sept. 9: Isabella Mendes
Sept. 9: Louis Armstrong Legacy Virtual Jazz Jam
Sept. 10: Elastic Arts 3rd Annual Benefit
Sept. 10: Roxy Coss Quintet
Sept. 10: Amir ElSaffar, Jomion & the Uklos, Pablo Mayor
Sept. 10: Luke Stewart/Devin Brahja Waldman/Aquiles Navarro/Tcheser Holmes
Sept. 11: Elastic Arts 3rd Annual Benefit
Sept. 11: Gerry Gibbs Group
Sept. 11: Bill Charlap Trio
Sept. 11: John Scofield Trio
Sept. 11: Connie Han, Matthew Whitaker, Veronica Swift, Alicia Olatuja
Sept. 11: Cyrus Chestnut Trio
Sept. 11: Artemis listening event
Sept. 12: Bill Charlap Trio
Sept. 12: Artists for a Free World Protest Concert (Dickey/Swell, Larry Roland Trio, Sam Newsome Trio)
Sept. 12: Michel Camilo
Sept. 12: Elastic Arts 3rd Annual Benefit
Sept. 12: Ed Cherry Quartet
Sept. 12: Tamir Hendelman’s Thelonious Monk Tribute
Sept. 12: Cyrus Chestnut TrioSept. 13: Pasquale Grasso Quartet
Sept. 13: The Alexis Morrast Quartet, The Matthew Whitaker Quartet, The Mark Gross Quartet
Updated Sept. 11
To the world, James Blood Ulmer was a legend, a visionary and a musical force whose sound was distinctive and unique. To his family, he was their teacher, their storyteller and a source of strength.
Jun 9, 2026 10:54 AM
With deep sorrow and profound love, we announce the passing of James Blood Ulmer, a boldly innovative guitarist,…
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