Rob Reinerโs body of work is so wonderfully eclectic, which speaks to his ability to handle an array of dramatic tones. Most filmmakers can only dream of making one bona fide classic, while he had several to his name. RIP.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of drummer Jack DeJohnette.
A versatile powerhouse behind the kit, Jack DeJohnette stands as one of jazzโs most adventurous and wide-ranging drummersโequally at home in free jazz, fusion, and R&B.
Throughout his career, DeJohnette has worked with a remarkable spectrum of artistsโfrom Miles Davis and Charles Lloyd to Bill Evans, Sun Ra, Pat Metheny, Muhal Richard Abrams, Roscoe Mitchell, John Coltrane, and Freddie Hubbard, among countless others. He released his debut as a leader in 1968, The DeJohnette Complex, and has since recorded around 50 albums as a bandleader or co-leader, often returning to the piano along the way.
His long association with ECM Records, beginning in 1973, produced some of his most celebrated work, and over the decades he has earned multiple Grammy Awards, cementing his legacy as a boundary-defying innovator whose rhythmic imagination continues to shape modern jazz.
Rest in peace, Jack DeJohnette.
It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of the legendary drummer, pianist and composer Jack DeJohnetteโฆ.
Initially, his death was reported with confusion and lack of verification โ rumours circulated, details were uncertain. Now, with confirmation that Jack has indeed left us, the sadness deepens.
Jackโs influence on jazz and beyond cannot be overstated. From his early days in Chicago, to his pivotal work with Miles Davis on albums such as Bitches Brew, to his own groundbreaking ensembles and recordings: he brought colour, depth and intelligence to his craft.
Thank you, Jack โ for showing us how drums can sing, how rhythm can voice meaning, how a musician can keep evolving until the end.
RIP to one of the all-time greats... Jack DeJohnette has passed away at age 83. The legendary drummer is pictured here at the September 24, 1965 recording session for Jackie McLean's "Jacknife," which marked his first appearance on a Blue Note record.
Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor and director whose passion for activism led to the formation of the Sundance Institute and its formidable film festival, has died at age 89.
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Robert Redford has died at 89 years old.
The film icon starred in classic movies such as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "All the President's Men," won an Oscar for directing โOrdinary Peopleโ and founded the Sundance Film Institute.
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