Street Beat: Drumming Below Sea Level
I’ve been hearing about this documentary on New Orleans drummers for a while, and it’s finally out! Great work by everyone involved. It’s only $5. Easy decision. Get it here.
Bill Stewart Live Stream on Friday Night
This weekend Bill is playing at Smoke as part of the Coltrane Festival.
They’re streaming it live on Friday night (December 12, 2025).
Two sets. You can get tickets here.
Speaking of Bill Stewart, the new issue of DownBeat features a transcription of his trading on ‘Ten Foot Two’ from his 2025 album Live at the Village Vanguard.
Bonus: Here’s an old bootleg from 2003 that features Bill Stewart on drums.
Emmet’s Place is Back!
This was an awesome show and the new venue is great. What a treat to have Joshua Redman there. Young trumpeter Skylar Tang sat in as well and was fantastic.
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