Apr 2, 2024 12:59 PM
Saxophonist, Sonic Explorer Casey Benjamin Dies at 45
Casey Benjamin, the alto saxophonist, vocalist, keyboardist and producer who stamped his distinctive sounds on the…
Mette Rasmussen, shown here performing at Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville in 2018, is set to stream a performance on Monday.
(Photo: Martin Morissette/FIMAV)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 27: Mette Rasmussen
July 27: Ari Hoenig Trio
July 27: Mingus Monday Live with Wayne Escoffery
July 27: Jonathan Finlayson
July 28: Julian Lage
July 28: Mako Sica with Tatsu Aoki
July 28: Frank Lacy Group
July 29: Joe Farnsworth Group
July 29: JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Wednesday Summer Sessions with Maria Schneider
July 29: Weather Report’s Heavy Weather performed by The Tim Seiser Sextet
July 29: Mara Rosenbloom/Melanie Dyer/Sam Newsome
July 30: Sae Hashimoto
July 30: Willerm Delisfort Project
July 30: Johnathan Blake
July 30: Scott Hamilton/Jan Lundgren Quartet featuring Ulf Wakenius
July 30: Nduduzo Makhathini (Jazz Coalition commission)
July 30: Alexa Tarantino featuring Riley Mulherkar
July 31: Fred Hersch Trio
July 31: Chris Walters
July 31: Wayne Shorter Celebration, Part 3
July 31: Dan Tepfer
July 31: Charlie Parker Tribute w/Thomas Fonnesbaek at Ystad Sweden Jazz Festival
Aug. 1: Fred Hersch Trio
Aug. 1: Oracle Blue
Aug. 1: Brandon Lee Lewis’ Program of Deprogramming
Aug. 1: Vijay Iyer, Eric Revis, Kokayi, Vanisha Gould
Aug. 1: Nils Landgren and Johan Norberg featuring Ida Sand
Aug. 2: Delfeayo Marsalis Keep NOLA Music Alive fundraiser
Aug. 2: Julius Rodriguez Trio
Aug. 2: Alexa Quarantino & Steven Lock and Feif-Key play The Beatles
Updated July 30
Benjamin possessed a fluid, round sound on the alto saxophone, and he was often most recognizable by the layers of electronic effects that he put onto the instrument.
Apr 2, 2024 12:59 PM
Casey Benjamin, the alto saxophonist, vocalist, keyboardist and producer who stamped his distinctive sounds on the…
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Larry Goldings’ versatility keeps him in high demand as a leader, collaborator and sideman.
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Are you having any fun? Larry Goldings certainly is. Consider just two recent examples:
Scene 1: “If anyone had…
