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…
Johnaye Kendrick is set to stream a performance with her quartet on Friday.
(Photo: Courtesy of Artist)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.
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Oct. 19: Happy Hour Hang with Darcy James Argue
Oct. 19: Joe Farnsworth Trio
Oct. 20: A Conversation with Wynton Marsalis, Ken Burns and Dr. Carla Hayden
Oct. 20: Alto Madness: Charlie Parker Centennial Celebration with Charles McPherson and Donald Harrison
Oct. 20: Lezlie Harrison Group
Oct. 21: Hiromi & Avishai Cohen
Oct. 21: Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society
Oct. 21: Bob Mintzer
Oct. 21: Rudy Royston’s Flatbed Buggy
Oct. 21: Lafayette Harris/Lonnie Plaxico
Oct. 21: Son Little
Oct. 21: Freddie Hendrix Quartet
Oct. 22: Christian Sands Duo
Oct. 22: Lucinda Williams
Oct. 22: Wynton Marsalis in Conversation with Jon Batiste
Oct. 22: Amy Denio & Tarik Abouzied
Oct. 22: Ayesha Brooks/Wayne Horvitz/Ha Yang Kim
Oct. 22: Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet
Oct. 22: Bruce Harris Quartet
Oct. 22: James Francies
Oct. 23: Joel Ross’ Who Are You Album Release Concert
Oct. 23: Bootsy Collins album release
Oct. 23: Mario Pavone & His Dialect Trio
Oct. 23: George Cables Quartet
Oct. 23: Kurt Elling
Oct. 23: Charles Lloyd Ocean Trio
Oct. 23: Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog
Oct. 23: Hitomi Oba Quartet
Oct. 23: Roy Ayers
Oct. 23: Johnaye Kendrick Quartet
Oct. 23: Tarbaby
Oct. 23: Taj Mahal Quartet
Oct. 23: Hayes Greenfield/Dean Johnson
Oct. 23: Ant Law
Oct. 23: Rick Germanson Trio
Oct. 23: Muriel Anderson
Oct. 23: Ravi Coltrane Quartet
Oct. 24: Joe Lovano’s Joyous Encounter
Oct. 24: George Cables Quartet
Oct. 24: Roy Ayers
Oct. 24: Makaya McCraven
Oct. 24: Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto
Oct. 24: John Hollenbeck
Oct. 24: Veronica Swift
Oct. 24: Jazzmania 2020 by Nashville Jazz Workshop
Oct. 24: Vincent Herring: Bird at 100
Oct. 24: Ravi Coltrane Quartet
Oct. 25: Houston Jazz Festival: Message From Bu
Oct. 25: Christian Euman
Oct. 25: Roy Ayers
Oct. 25: Gary Smulyan Plays Alec Wilder
Oct. 25: Marina Albero Trio
Oct. 25: David Gibson Quintet
Oct. 25: The Outsiders Improvised & Creative Music Festival
Oct. 26: The Outsiders Improvised & Creative Music Festival
Updated Oct. 23
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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