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…
As performers look to replace income from lost gigs and regain a sense of community amid the coronavirus pandemic, some are using online streaming services to connect directly with fans. Here are a few events streaming this week.
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March 8: UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra: Awakening—New Music for Jazz Orchestra
March 9: Kermit Ruffins from the House of Blues (New Orleans)
March 10: Maria Schneider for New England Conservatory’s Grow Your Art
March 11: Shuffle—Luxembourg Jazz Meeting
March 11: Matthew Evan Taylor, The Unheard Mixtapes
March 11: Helen Sung Quartet: Live From Dizzy’s
March 12: Winter’s Jazz Club Jazz Revival, Part 2
March 13: Alligator Records 50th Anniversary Streaming Celebration Launch
March 13: Brass Fest In The Bubble (New Orleans)
March 13: Camila Mennite Pereyra Quintet at Constellation (Chicago)
March 13: Winter’s Jazz Club Jazz Revival, Part 2
March 13: Camila Mennitte Pereyra Quintet at Constellation (Chicago)
March 14: Winter’s Jazz Club Jazz Revival, Part 2
March 14 Dr. Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band at Snug Harbor (New Orleans)
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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