Jazz Articles about Jack DeJohnette

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Birthday Remembrances for Jack DeJohnette, Mulgrew Miller, and others

by David W. Daniels
August 18, 2026

In addition to the musicians named in the headline, we recognize the birthdays of Ben Sidran, Patti Austin, Oscar Peterson, and others. More classic jazz from Sonny Rollins, Gene Krupa wih Anita O'Day, and additional artists. Newly released music from Tommy Smith, Joe Alterman, David Sanchez, and more.Playlist Grachan Moncur III “Sonny's Back!" from Exploration (Capri) 00:00 Sonny Rollins “The Bridge" from The Best Of The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (Compilation) (RCA Victor) 6:34 Kenny Burrell “Yes Baby" ...

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Miles Davis' 3rd Quintet: Reference: Bitches Brew Live 1969 In Europe

Read "Reference: Bitches Brew Live 1969 In Europe" reviewed by Mark Corroto

by Mark Corroto
July 11, 2026

For Miles Davis, timing was everything. His music rarely stood still long enough for audiences to catch up. The Columbia releases of Filles de Kilimanjaro (January 29, 1969) and In a Silent Way (July 30, 1969) marked the decisive bridge between his acoustic past and electric future. Yet Davis was already moving beyond that bridge before listeners had a chance to cross it. Less than a month after In a Silent Way reached record stores, he assembled musicians for what ...

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Mick Goodrick: In Pas(s)ing

Read "In Pas(s)ing" reviewed by Jack Kenny

by Jack Kenny
July 10, 2026

Let us start with the recording itself. For this album the quality of the recording is as important as the playing. It was made at Talent Studio in Oslo by Jan Erik Kongshaug--and is typically in the style of ECM Records: spacious, detailed, each instrument given room to breathe without being isolated from its neighbor. But here it genuinely enhances the music's atmosphere. The recording never feels artificially distant; instead, it amplifies the sense that the quartet is improvising inside ...

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Mick Goodrick: In Pas(s)ing

Read "In Pas(s)ing" reviewed by Frank Housh

by Frank Housh
July 9, 2026

In Pas(s)ing, originally released in 1979, was Mick Goodrick's first and last ECM Records recording as a leader. Indeed, aside from an appearance on Charlie Haden's recording of ECM's musical manifesto The Battle Of The Fallen (1983) by the Liberation Music Orchestra, Goodrick never again appeared on an ECM recording. In Pas(s)ing will be re-issued July 10, 2026 as part of ECM's Luminessence series.The album's title is a homonym, referring to the title song and “Pasing," the name of the street and district of Munich ...

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Jack DeJohnette August 9, 1942 - October 26, 2025

by Maurice Hogue
November 18, 2025

This show honours Jack DeJohnette, one of my all-time favourite musicians, and certainly my favourite drummer. His name is everywhere in my music collection and I am so thankful that I got to see him play live. Those performances were spectacular and so very memorable. In this show, you'll hear Jack featured in a number of different contexts. R.I.P. Jack. (There are are some other new albums in this show, from Kevin Sun, Anders Lonne Gronseth and Paul Williamson & ...

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One For Jack D.

by Jerome Wilson
November 12, 2025

This is a special episode of The Outer View that pays tribute to the late drum master Jack DeJohnette. It includes some of his work as a bandleader as well as his collaborations with musicians like Charles Lloyd, Miles Davis, and Wadada Leo Smith. The show also includes music from other artists such as Pete La Roca. Sarah Elizabeth Charles, and Gil Evans. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus ...

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Remembering Jack DeJohnette: His Musicianship and Legacy

by David W. Daniels
November 11, 2025

A show in tribute to the contributions to jazz of the late drummer/keyboardist/composer Jack DeJohnette. Music by Mr. DeJohnette with other musicians including Geri Allen, Keith Jarrett, John Abercrombie, Jan Hammer, and more. Music from the groups Gateway, Compost, and the Charles Lloyd Quartet, with whom he performed.Playlist Charles Lloyd “Sombrero Sam" from Dream Weaver (Atlantic) 00:00 Jack DeJohnette “Brown, Warm, And Wintry" from The Jack DeJohnette Complex (Milestone) 7:46 Jackie McLean “Soft Blue" from Jacknife (Blue Note) ...