From Will Calhoun . . .
Plate tectonics, this idea that the very surface of the earth is not an unyielding solid, but a set of independent segments in a constant state of flow, was not always accepted as truth. It was only developed in 1967, but once geophysicists saw how accurately it described familiar phenomena, there was no going back.
At the exact same time, Jack DeJohnette was emerging as a new force on drums. His percussive vigor and complexity were profoundly unsettling to those who relied on the familiar swing beats of the music of previous decades. But it was a new time; there were new issues to address. There was no going back.
Had Jack DeJohnette done only that, it would have made him at least a minor legend among the cognoscenti. But the fact that he had a long, fruitful career— leading many bands, composing, collaborating, bringing younger musicians along— made him something much, much more.
Will Calhoun is one of those younger musicians. A storied drummer, as DeJohnette was, Calhoun is best known for driving the band Living Colour, but his curiosity and range of exploration know no bounds. Let’s hear about the doors and windows that DeJohnette opened for him, with freshly unearthed live recordings from the WKCR archives.
This Monday (12/22) from 6p to 9p NYC time on WKCR 89.9FM, WKCR-HD, or wkcr.org (/).
The family of Jack DeJohnette would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and appreciation that have come our way. It has been very moving.
We also want people to know that there have not been any memorials as yet for Jack, so please disregard the AI, fake postings that are made-up.
A public memorial is being planned for next year. The information will be posted here and on Jack’s website.
If you would like to donate to a favorite cause of Jack’s please go to The Table At Woodstock. And be aware of fake social media!
Thank you for your support.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jack DeJohnette. He died peacefully in Kingston Hospital, NY. He was surrounded by his wife, family, and close friends. Jack was a NEA Jazz Master. His legacy will live on.
The first time I saw and heard Sly
he blew my mind!!
The band was trying the new material
from their upcoming album, Stand.
They were not announced so they
could play and see how the audience
responded to the music.
Sly’s music was and still is very relevant to what’s happening today!!
Sly is an innovator who influenced
so many artists like
Miles, myself, Prince, Herbie Hancock..
just to name a few of the musicians
he touched so deeply.
Sly changed the sound and shape
of new music!!!
-Jack DeJohnette
NEW RELEASE on Heartbeat Music:
Vigleik Storaas - Live at Trondheim Jazzfestival
feat. Palle Danielsson & special guest Jack DeJohnette
release 28th of may 2025 on CD and digital
Recorded June 06th of 2009 by Jan Erik Kongshaug at Dokkhuset Scene as part of Trondheim Jazzfestival, Norway
Mixed by Jan Erik Kongshaug at Rainbow Studio, Oslo
Mastered by Dave Darlington at Bass Hit Studio, New York City
Photos by Siril Monteiro / Cover design by Christian Meaas Svendsen
Produced by Vigleik Storaas & Frederik Villmow for Heartbeat Music
This album was partly funded by Trondheim kommune.
Contact / e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] for ordering the CD or for other requests. Shipping worldwide & limited CD-pressing!
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The great Roy Haynes has passed away. He had such an elegant way of making the drums speak. When I first came to NY he looked out for me, even gave me a drum set when I really needed it! I was honored to have him play drums on my first recording. He was inspiring to so many artists, I am eternally grateful for the creative gifts he gave me and many others. I feel blessed that our paths crossed during this lifetime, thank you Roy ❤️🙏🏾
Thank you to the New York Times for this wonderful write up and to everyone who came to the Woodstock Playhouse this past Saturday to attend my solo piano performance!
Hello All, I want to let you know that I will be giving a solo piano concert at the Woodstock Playhouse this Saturday, September 28th at 7:30 PM. This will be the eighth concert that we have presented in collaboration with Bardovan and I am very grateful to be able to share this music with you! Hope to see you there!
