Jun 9, 2026 10:54 AM
In Memoriam: James Blood Ulmer, 1940–2026
With deep sorrow and profound love, we announce the passing of James Blood Ulmer, a boldly innovative guitarist,…
Bassist Adi Meyerson is set to stream an Art Is Alive set Friday.
(Photo: David Everly)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 22: Andrew Bernstein
June 22: The Prime Rib Big Band featuring Joel Frahm
June 22: Sarah Hughes (interview)
June 22: Regina Carter & Alvester Garnett
June 22: Akua Dixon
June 22: Yuko Mabuchi
June 23: Dan Tepfer
June 23: Dave Douglas (masterclass)
June 23: Emmet Cohen
June 23: Orrin Evans
June 24: Randy Brecker & Ada Rovatti
June 24: Jane Bunnett
June 25: Joe Morris Instantiation
June 25: Aaron Myers
June 25: Chelsea Green
June 25: Jerome Jennings
June 25–26: Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things (film)
June 26: Nicole Zuraitis
June 26: Cyrus Chestnut
June 26: John Lake
June 26: Marcus Strickland (interview)
June 26: Marcus Strickland (performance)
June 26: Elijah Balbed
June 26: Adi Meyerson
June 26: Kansas Smitty’s
June 27: Joe Martin Quartet (Mark Turner, Kevin Hays, Nasheet Waits)
June 27: Ramsey Lewis
June 27: Warren Wolf (interview)
June 27: Warren Wolf (performance)
June 27: Kameleon Beats
June 27: Oscar Peterson & Oliver Jones (from 2004 Montreal International Jazz Festival)
June 28: Joe Martin Quartet (Mark Turner, Kevin Hays, Nasheet Waits)
June 28: Tarus Mateen (interview)
June 28: Tarus Mateen, Dana Hawkins & Tamika Love Jones
June 28: Joe Lovano & Judi Silvano
June 28: Sara Serpa
June 28: Jaco Pastorius (from 1982 Montreal International Jazz Festival)
Updated June 23
To the world, James Blood Ulmer was a legend, a visionary and a musical force whose sound was distinctive and unique. To his family, he was their teacher, their storyteller and a source of strength.
Jun 9, 2026 10:54 AM
With deep sorrow and profound love, we announce the passing of James Blood Ulmer, a boldly innovative guitarist,…
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