Oct 25, 2022 1:04 PM
Blue Note Records Honors Leonard Cohen with Inspired Tribute
There’s a reason why, for more than five decades, Leonard Cohen’s songs have been covered by countless artists…
Ashley Kahn and Brandee Younger are set to discuss the legacy of Alice Coltrane on Wednesday.
(Photo: DownBeat Archives)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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Feb. 1: TJG Lockdown Session, No. 32 with Taylor Ho Bynum, Giveton Gelin, Mike Rodriguez, Marta Sanchez
Feb. 1: Omer Avital Trio
Feb. 2: Rob Brown/Chris Lightcap/Gerald Cleaver/Jo Wood-Brown
Feb. 2: Eric McPherson Group
Feb. 3: Alice Coltrane: The Swamini Who Swung with Ashley Kahn and Brandee Younger
Feb. 3: A Tribute to Lee Konitz (Sebastien Ammann/Lena Bloch/Cameron Brown/Michael Sarin)
Feb. 3: Ken Peplowski Group
Feb. 4: JD Parran/Dave Ross/Warren Smith/De’Jonerio Jones
Feb. 4: Gilad Hekselman Quartet
Feb. 4: Scott Wendholt/Adam Kolker Quartet
Feb. 4: Brownswood Celebrates The Release Of Indaba Is
Feb. 4: Dezron Douglas & Brandee Younger
Feb. 5: E.J. Strickland Quintet
Feb. 5: Christian McBride’s New Jawn
Feb. 5: Tyshawn Sorey/Joe Lovano/Bill Frisell
Feb. 6: David Bixler/Rogerio Boccato/Jon Cowherd/Ike Sturm
Feb. 6: Palladium Plays The Music Of Wayne Shorter
Feb. 6: Tyshawn Sorey/Joe Lovano/Bill Frisell
Feb. 7: Ehud Asherie Trio
Feb. 7: Tyshawn Sorey/Joe Lovano/Bill Frisell
Updated Feb. 5
Norah Jones opens Here It Is: A Tribute To Leonard Cohen (Blue Note) with a delicate, wistful rendition of “Steer Your Way.”
Oct 25, 2022 1:04 PM
There’s a reason why, for more than five decades, Leonard Cohen’s songs have been covered by countless artists…
Idolatry has become a fact of life for the saxophonist, flutist, NEA Jazz Master and self-described dreamer.
Oct 18, 2022 1:26 PM
Flying on an early summer night in a season of tricky air travel, Charles Lloyd’s plane from Ottawa, Canada, touched…
“I think jazz needs more provocative personality, and it needs more sex,” Han says.
Nov 1, 2022 11:50 AM
Of all of the interesting things Connie Han said during a recent interview, this was perhaps the most unexpected: “I…
Cuber had the ability to bring out the lyricism of the baritone saxophone.
Oct 11, 2022 2:55 PM
Saxophonist Ronald Edward Cuber passed away on Oct. 7. He was 80.
Known on stage as Ronnie, Cuber drew praise as a…
Leo P wants to bring the party back to jazz.
Oct 25, 2022 1:01 PM
Named Baritone Saxophonist of the Year in the 87th Annual DownBeat Readers Poll, Leo P will be releasing his debut…
