The Evolving Bassist: What's New with RR

Legendary drummer, pianist, composer, arranger, band leader and educator Jack DeJohnette passed away on October 26, 2025. Presented by Lydia DeJohnette, Pat Metheny, Terri Lyne Carrington and Danny Melnick, this celebration of Jack’s life and work will be held on his birth date, August 9, at UPAC, the Ulster Performing … Read More

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As many of you know I have happily been delving into the world of composition. I have just completed my first String Orchestra composition, Wind and Sail, commission by the Composers Guild of New Jersey. What a journey this was. This is a 10 minute, 45 second work with various … Read More

I am delighted to be the guest artist at The Jazzworks Live Summer Program concert, Sunday, 4:00 – 6:00pm, August 15, 2021, is held at The Hudson Hall, Hudson, NY, with Armen Donelian and Mark Mommaas. There is a post concert reception, please stop by and say hello! I look … Read More