Dec 9, 2025 12:28 PM
In Memoriam: Gordon Goodwin, 1954–2025
Gordon Goodwin, an award-winning saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger, died Dec. 8 in Los Angeles.…
Maria Schneider and Donny McCaslin are set to stream a Tuesday conversation.
(Photo: Briene Lermitte)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
Nov. 9: Mondays With Milford Graves
Nov. 9: In Conversation with Miguel Zenón And Kurt Rosenwinkel
Nov. 9: Lucas Pino Nonet
Nov. 10: Anna Wray Espinosa
Nov. 10: Ryley Walker
Nov. 10: Warren Wolf Trio
Nov. 10: Jeff Hamilton/Tamir Hendelman
Nov. 10: Data Lords: Maria Schneider & Donny McCaslin In Conversation
Nov. 11: Sullivan Fortner
Nov. 11: Adam Kolker Quartet
Nov. 11: Helio Alves Quartet
Nov. 12: Ulysses Owens Jr.‘s Generation Y
Nov. 12: Lucinda Williams
Nov. 12: Cassie Wieland
Nov. 12: Joel Ross
Nov. 12: Freda Payne
Nov. 12: Ken Peplowski Trio
Nov. 12: Zakir Hussain/Mickey Hart/Rakesh Chaurasia
Nov. 13: Kurt Elling
Nov. 13: Remy Le Boeuf
Nov. 13: Sons Of Kemet
Nov. 13: Mike LeDonne Quintet
Nov. 13: 60th Anniversary Hartford Jazz Society Concert And Fundraiser With Steve Turre
Nov. 13: Emi Makabe Anniversary Album Release
Nov. 13: Freda Payne
Nov. 13: Chris Thile & Madison Cunningham
Nov. 13: Lonnie Holley & Friends (Big Ears)
Nov. 13: Renee Rosnes
Nov. 14: Miki Yamanaka Quartet
Nov. 14: Freda Payne
Nov. 14: David Shenton & The Mark Wade Trio
Nov. 14: Tipitina’s “Save Tip’s” Fundraiser
Nov. 14: Renee Rosnes
Nov. 15: Juliet Kurtzman & Pete Malinverni
Nov. 15: Joe Magnarelli Quintet
Nov. 15: Gregg August
Updated Nov. 13
Goodwin was one of the most acclaimed, successful and influential jazz musicians of his generation.
Dec 9, 2025 12:28 PM
Gordon Goodwin, an award-winning saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger, died Dec. 8 in Los Angeles.…
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