What is Jazz Is Dead?
Jazz Is Dead is an all-star instrumental ensemble that performs jazz interpretations of classic Grateful Dead songs. The band was formed in 1998 by bassist Alphonso Johnson, keyboardist T Lavitz, guitarist Jimmy Herring, and drummer Rod Morgenstein. Since then, the band has featured various lineups and guest musicians, including Steve Kimock, Jeff Sipe, Billy Cobham, and many others. Jazz Is Dead is known for their virtuosic and improvisational approach to the Grateful Dead’s repertoire, blending elements of jazz, rock, funk, and blues.
Why is Jazz Is Dead Touring in 2023?
Jazz Is Dead is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023 with a special tour that will showcase some of their most acclaimed performances and albums. The tour will also mark the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s album Wake of the Flood, which Jazz Is Dead will perform in its entirety, along with other beloved selections from the Dead’s catalog. The tour will feature the original co-founder Alphonso Johnson on bass, along with Steve Kimock on guitar, Pete Lavezzoli on drums, and Bobby Lee Rodgers on guitar and vocals.
Where and When is Jazz Is Dead Touring?
Jazz Is Dead will kick off their tour on January 10, 2023, at the Coach House in Capistrano, California, and will visit 15 cities across the United States, ending on January 28, 2023, at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. The tour will include stops at iconic venues such as the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, the Paramount Theatre in Denver, the Agora Theater in Cleveland, the Wilbur in Boston, and the Palladium at Times Square in New York City. According to Jazz Is Dead’s website, most shows will go on sale on Thursday, August 4, and Friday, August 5, 2023.
How to Get Tickets for Jazz Is Dead Tour?
If you are a fan of Jazz Is Dead, the Grateful Dead, or jazz fusion in general, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to see this legendary band live on stage. You can get tickets for Jazz Is Dead tour through various online platforms, such as SeatGeek, which offers a comprehensive list of Jazz Is Dead tour dates and locations, as well as the best deals and prices for each show. You can also check out Jazz Is Dead’s official website for more information and updates on the tour, as well as their merchandise and music.
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