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Pianist, Educator Hal Galper Dies at 87
Hal Galper, a pianist, composer and arranger who enjoyed a substantial performing career but made perhaps a deeper…
Claudia Acuña will perform on March 6 in honor of International Women’s Day.
(Photo: Courtesy thirdrow.live)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.
A fee is associated with some of the material listed, and some items have been sourced from WBGO, WDCB and WWOZ. So, please support jazz radio, too. DB
March 1: Chick Corea Tribute on Scientology TV (available on demand)
March 2: WDCB’s Bluesday Tuesday with Billy Branch and The Sons of the Blues (Chicago)
March 3: Helen Gillet, Jason Marsalis and Rick Trolsen (New Orleans)
March 4: UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra: Frozen Petals
March 5: Winter’s Jazz Club (Chicago) Presents “A Jazz Revival & Fundraiser”
March 5: Ra/Rempis at Constellation (Chicago)
March 6: Claudia Acuña performs in honor of International Women’s Day
March 6: Larry Fuller Trio with Warren Wolf
March 7: Charmaine Neville Band from Snug Harbor (New Orleans)
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