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.…
Vocalist Alicia Hall Moran is set to interpret portions of the Motown catalog during a Friday streaming performance.
(Photo: Venice Biennial)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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Jan. 4: Ari Hoenig Trio
Jan. 5: James Brandon Lewis/Kirk Knuffke/Gerald Cleaver
Jan. 5: Ed Cherry Group
Jan. 6: Clifford Brown At 90: Brownie Speaks
Jan. 6: Greg Glassman Quartet
Jan. 6: 50 Years Of Weather Report With Christian McBride
Jan. 7: Randy Ingram/Drew Gress
Jan. 7: Nicole Glover Trio
Jan. 7: Fay Victor Chamber Trio/Tony Malaby’s Turnpike Trio
Jan. 8: Kris Davis Borderlands Trio
Jan. 8: Alicia Hall Moran
Jan. 8: Audrey Silver/Bruce Barth
Jan. 8: Chris Botti
Jan. 8: Lew Tabackin Trio
Jan. 9: Alex LoRe And Weirdear
Jan. 9: Kris Davis Borderlands Trio
Jan. 9-10: Chris’ Jazz Café Virtual Fundraiser (Christian McBride)
Jan. 10: Neal Caine Quartet
Updated Jan. 8
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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