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…
Bassist and bandleader Dezron Douglas is set to stream a trio set from Smalls on Wednesday.
(Photo: Brandee Younger)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
June 15: Interviews with Randy Brecker, George Schuller, Rufus Reid and more
June 15: Jonathan Michel Trio
June 15: Nicki Parrott presents Chez Nicki Jams
June 15: John Scofield Q&A
June 16: Interviews with Dave Liebman, Richie Beirach, Joe Magnarelli and more
June 16: Spike Wilner Quintet
June 17: Interviews with Lenny White, Jamey Aebersold, Ran Blake and more
June 17: Dezron Douglas Trio
June 17: David Helbock
June 18: Kenny Barron
June 18: Hyde Park Jazz Festival Benefit with Camille Thurman & Darrell Green
June 18: Interviews with Laurie Antonioli, Bob McChesney, Phil Markowitz and more
June 18: Rachel Z Quartet
June 19: Interviews with Adam Nussbaum, Joe Lovano, Ingrid Jensen and more
June 19: Kris Davis, Lina Allemano & Anna Webber
June 19: Billy Drummond Group
June 19: Great Black Music Ensemble (with Ernest Dawkins, Dee Alexander, Angel Bat Dawid)
June 19: Tatsu Aoki, Mars Williams & Jamie Kempkers
June 19: Dawn Clement
June 20: Vijay Iyer Trio (Nick Dunston, Jeremy Dutton)
June 20: Summer Solstice Concert with Hamid Drake & Michael Zerang
June 20: BadBadNotGood
June 20: Tamir Hendelman’s Cole Porter tribute
June 20: Jason Brown Group
June 21: Steven Feifke & Alexa Tarantino
June 21: Vijay Iyer Trio (Nick Dunston, Jeremy Dutton)
June 21: Father’s Day with Warren Wolf Trio
June 21: Both Sides Now Tentet with Christine Jensen
June 21: Ralph Lalama Group
June 21: Kasia Pietrzko
June 21: Dee Dee Bridgewater (interview)
June 21: Marshall Keys
June 21: Helen Sung
Updated June 18
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…
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