Jul 22, 2026 12:37 PM
In Memoriam: Rodney Holmes, 1966–2026
Drummer Rodney Holmes, a powerful presence behind the kit who emerged as an in-demand player on the New York scene…
Reedist Ingrid Laubrock is set to stream a Tuesday performance alongside bassist Brandon Lopez, drummer Tom Rainey and visual artist Yuko Otomo.
(Photo: Helmut Berns)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. 22: Paul Jost Quartet
Feb. 22: Ari Hoenig Trio
Feb. 23: Ingrid Laubrock/Brandon Lopez/Tom Rainey/Yuko Otomo
Feb. 23: Michael Mayo/Ike Sturm
Feb. 23: Queens Streaming Winter JazzFest
Feb. 23: Steve Nelson Quartet
Feb. 24: Zach Brock/Jon Cowherd
Feb. 24: Jazz + Hip Hop: Twin Branches On The Same Tree With Ashley Kahn, Kassa Overall And Lee Hogans
Feb. 24: Nir Felder
Feb. 25: Ralph Peterson Marks Release Of Raise Up Off Me
Feb. 25: Michael TA Thompson/Ken Filiano/Cooper-Moore/Tom Cabrera
Feb. 25: Helio Alves/Paul Socolow Projeto Do Momento
Feb. 25: Meanie Charles Quintet
Feb. 25: Ravi Coltrane Freedom Trio
Feb. 26: Paula West: Great American Politic
Feb. 26: Hayes Greenfield & Dean Johnson Duo
Feb. 27: Jazz From Detroit: Virtual Music Marathon with Regina Carter, Charles McPherson & Other Artists
Feb. 27: Maria Chavez And Sandy Ewen
Feb. 27: Randal Despommier Quartet
Feb. 28: From Rahsaan Roland Kirk To McCoy Tyner With Steve Turre
Feb. 28: The Gathering for Harry (A 94th Birthday Celebration For Harry Belafonte)
Feb. 28: Joe Dyson Quintet
A drummer’s drummer, Rodney Holmes gigged with everyone from Joe Zawinul and Carlos Santana to Steve Kimock and the Brecker Brothers.
Jul 22, 2026 12:37 PM
Drummer Rodney Holmes, a powerful presence behind the kit who emerged as an in-demand player on the New York scene…
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Gabrielle Cavassa is an avowed perfectionist. So when she failed to place despite becoming a finalist in the 2018 Sarah…
