Jul 9, 2024 11:35 AM
Trumpeter, Educator Jim Rotondi Dies at 61
Jim Rotondi, a renowned hard-bop trumpeter, composer and educator, died suddenly on July 7 at a hospital in France. He…
Brian Charette plans to stream a set marking the release of a new album on Saturday.
(Photo: Anna Yatskevic)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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Nov. 30-Dec. 5: We Jazz Festival
Nov. 30: Bill Ware’s Live Score for The Adventures of Prince Achmed
Nov. 30: Rob Schneiderman/Marcus G. Miller
Dec. 1: Hedvig Mollestad Trio, Eivind Aarset Quartet (Big Ears)
Dec. 1: Marcos Varela/Leo Genovese/Jay Sawyer
Dec. 2: Melissa Aldana Quartet
Dec. 3: Lucinda Williams
Dec. 3: Sachal Vasandani
Dec. 3: Billy Hart At 80
Dec. 3: Thana Alexa
Dec. 3: Cyrille Aimée
Dec. 4: Graham Haynes/Lucie Vítková/Shakur Hakeem
Dec. 4: Pink Martini
Dec. 4: Misha Piatigorsky
Dec. 4: Christian McBride
Dec. 4: Maurice “Mobetta” Brown
Dec. 4: Tia Fuller
Dec. 5: Brian Charette Album Release
Dec. 5: Christian McBride
Dec. 5: Chip Shelton
Dec. 5: Eddie Palmieri
Dec. 5: Darlene Love
Dec. 5: Tia Fuller
Dec. 6: Sarah Elizabeth Charles & Jarrett Cherner
Dec. 6: Kurt Elling’s Christmas In Chicago
Dec. 6: Romarna Campbell/Val Jeanty, Caroline Davis/Maya Keren, Jen Shyu/Sumi Tonooka
Dec. 6: Nobuki Takamen Trio
Updated Dec. 4
Jim Rotondi was acclaimed for his wide, round trumpet tone, remarkable virtuosity and assured swing.
Jul 9, 2024 11:35 AM
Jim Rotondi, a renowned hard-bop trumpeter, composer and educator, died suddenly on July 7 at a hospital in France. He…
Charles Lloyd, seen here at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, makes DownBeat Poll history!
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“Being president of Blue Note has been one of the coolest things that ever happened to me,” Was said. “It’s a gas to serve as one of the caretakers of that legacy.”
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