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,…
Reedist Scott Robinson is set to stream a set via the Smalls website Friday alongside pianist Helen Sung, bassist Martin Wind and drummer Peter Van Nostrand.
(Photo: Bud Glick)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
July 13: Mingus Mondays
July 13: NYChange (Joe Farnsworth/Peter Bernstein/Keith Brown/Peter Washington)
July 14: Miki Yamanaka Quartet
July 14: Dan Tepfer
July 14: Don Braden Quartet
July 14: Sharel Cassity & Richard Johnson (rescheduled from July 12)
July 15: Nicole Zuraitis Trio
July 15: Aaron Diehl & Dan Tepfer
July 15: Dafnis Prieto (JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Wednesday Summer Sessions with the Masters)
July 15: Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman
July 15: Cyrus Chestnut Group
July 15: Dave Rempis
July 16: Zaccai Curtis/Kris Allen Duo
July 16: Billie Holiday’s Lady In Satin performed by The Jazz Record Art Collective
July 16: Jonathan Barber Quartet
July 16: Regi Wooten & Brian Cornish
July 17: The Terell Stafford Quartet
July 17: Joel Ross
July 17: Scott Robinson Quartet
July 17: Jonathan Wires Quintet
July 17: Juan de Marcos & Afro-Cuban All Stars
July 18: Concert For Cuba
July 18: The Terell Stafford Quartet
July 18: Yoko Miwa
July 18: Chris Thile
July 18: Godwin Louis
July 18: Caroline Davis Quintet
July 18: José James
July 19: Concert For Cuba
July 19: “The Evolution of Contemporary Jazz Drummers” with Billy Hart
July 19: Jeremy Pelt Trio
July 19: Guy Mintus Trio (benefit for Jazz Foundation of America’s COVID-19 Musician’s Emergency Fund)
July 19: Orrin Evans presents Club Patio
Updated July 16
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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