Jun 3, 2025 11:25 AM
In Memoriam: Al Foster, 1943–2025
Al Foster, a drummer regarded for his fluency across the bebop, post-bop and funk/fusion lineages of jazz, died May 28…
SFJAZZ is set to rebroadcast a performance by Maceo Parker on New Year’s Eve.
(Photo: Simone Quattrociocchi/CC BY-SA 3.0)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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Dec. 28: Lafayette Gilchrist
Dec. 28: Steve Turre
Dec. 28: Jon Beshay Quartet
Dec. 29: A Live Virtual Chat With Women Leaders In Jazz
Dec. 29: Spike Wilner Quartet
Dec. 29: Eva Novoa
Dec. 29: Allan Harris
Dec. 29: Buster Williams Quartet
Dec. 30: John Chin Quintet
Dec. 30: Louis Hayes Cannonball Legacy Quartet
Dec. 30: Tim Berne/Scott Colley/Nasheet Waits
Dec. 31: Lucinda Williams
Dec. 31: Emmet Cohen Trio
Dec. 31: Hiromi
Dec. 31: Chris Potter Quartet
Dec. 31: Johnny O’Neal
Dec. 31: Pink Martini Holiday Spectacular
Dec. 31: The Jungle Show With Billy F. Gibbons, Jimmie Vaughan & Sue Foley
Jan. 1: Chris Potter Quartet
Jan. 1: Maceo Parker
Jan. 1: Corey Wallace Dubtet
Jan. 1: Jake Shimabukuro
Jan. 2: David Gibson Quartet
Jan. 3: Bill Heid Trio
Jan. 3: Ralph Lalama & Bop-Juice
Updated Dec. 29
Foster was truly a drummer to the stars, including Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson.
Jun 3, 2025 11:25 AM
Al Foster, a drummer regarded for his fluency across the bebop, post-bop and funk/fusion lineages of jazz, died May 28…
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