Richie Cole 1948–2020
Richie Cole, an alto saxophonist whose rise to jazz prominence in the 1970s augured the following decade’s bebop revival, died May 2 in his sleep … Read More “Richie Cole 1948–2020”
Tributes & Obituaries
Journalists and colleagues bid farewell to the jazz community’s departed.
Tony Allen 1940–2020
Tony Allen, an innovative and astonishingly adept drummer who was one of the creators of Afrobeat, died April 29 at Georges-Pompidou European Hospital in Paris, … Read More “Tony Allen 1940–2020”
Lee Konitz 1927–2020
Lee Konitz, an alto saxophonist whose 75-year career was both prolific and profoundly influential in the history of jazz, died April 15 at Lenox Hill … Read More “Lee Konitz 1927–2020”
Ryo Kawasaki 1947–2020
Ryo Kawasaki, a jazz fusion guitarist, software designer, and audio engineer who was also one of the inventors of the guitar synthesizer, died April 13 … Read More “Ryo Kawasaki 1947–2020”
Dave Liebman Remembers Vic Juris
The first time I recall meeting and playing with Vic was at a workshop in Germany. I was thinking of breaking up Quest [Liebman’s principal … Read More “Dave Liebman Remembers Vic Juris”
Jymie Merritt 1926–2020
Jymie Merritt, a bassist and composer who was best known as a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers but was also a trailblazer in his … Read More “Jymie Merritt 1926–2020”
Andy González 1951–2020
Andy González, a bassist who was among the most influential in the history of Latin jazz and who co-founded three of the genre’s seminal ensembles, … Read More “Andy González 1951–2020”
Ken Peplowski Remembers Jack Sheldon
It was the late 1980s or early ’90s when I got a phone call out of the blue from Jack Sheldon. I’d played with him … Read More “Ken Peplowski Remembers Jack Sheldon”
Onaje Allan Gumbs 1949–2020
Onaje Allan Gumbs, a widely respected and sought-after jazz pianist, composer, and arranger who also cut deep inroads in the R&B, smooth jazz, and hip-hop … Read More “Onaje Allan Gumbs 1949–2020”