Journalists and colleagues bid farewell to the jazz community’s departed.
Buddy Deppenschmidt, a drummer and teacher who made a significant contribution to jazz history by helping to spark the international bossa nova craze in the … Read More “Remembering Buddy Deppenschmidt (1936–2021)”
Jack Bradley, a masterful jazz photographer, devoted longtime companion of Louis Armstrong, gifted sailor, and beloved Cape Codder, passed away on Sunday, March 21, at … Read More “Remembering Jack Bradley (1934–2021)”
Freddie Redd, a hard-bop pianist and composer who alternated over a 70-year career between periods of high profile, obscurity, and locally based resurgences, died early … Read More “Freddie Redd 1928–2021”
Chris Barber, a trombonist, bassist, and bandleader who was crucial in Britain’s trad-jazz revival of the 1950s—and who helped pave the way for rock’s “British … Read More “Chris Barber 1930–2021”
Ralph Peterson Jr., a drummer, composer, bandleader, educator, and entrepreneur who was among the most acclaimed and influential artists in current-day jazz, died early on … Read More “Ralph Peterson Jr. 1962–2021”
David Owen Mackay, a jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter of eclectic taste, died on July 29, 2020 in Van Nuys, Calif., at the age of … Read More “Tamir Hendelman and Lori Bell Remember Dave Mackay”
Milford Graves, a drummer whose work in the free-jazz milieu helped to transform the voice of his instrument, died February 12 at his home in … Read More “Milford Graves 1941–2021”
Chick Corea, a pianist, keyboardist, and composer who was among the most popular and successful jazz musicians of all time, died February 9. He was … Read More “Chick Corea 1941–2021”
Let us celebrate Stanley Crouch’s benevolent impact on jazz criticism. True, he incited viral gossip with his gusty eviscerations and performative tantrums, but all that … Read More “Gary Giddins Remembers Stanley Crouch”
It was August of 1981 and I had just moved from Wisconsin to Wayne, N.J. to go to school at (then) William Paterson College. My … Read More “Carl Allen Remembers Charli Persip”
