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Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Al Foster, jazz drummer for Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins, dies at 82
Al Foster, the jazz drummer who performed in groundbreaking bands with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Sonny Rollins, has died. He was 82. Foster's partner Bonnie Rose Steinberg told NPR in a statement that Foster died 'from a serious illness' at his home in New York City. Foster's daughter, Kierra Foster-Ba, confirmed the death in an Instagram post. Foster's relentlessly creative and adaptable percussion work spanned eras and genres within jazz, driving elegant bepop and raucous fusion groups alike. Davis wrote in his memoir 'Miles: The Autobiography' that Foster's drumming 'knocked me out because he had such a groove and he would just lay it right in there ... Al could set s— up for everybody else to play off and then he could keep the groove going forever … for what I wanted in a drummer, Al Foster had it all.' Foster played on Davis' studio album 'Big Fun' and his live albums 'Dark Magus' and 'Agharta.' Davis, in turn, paid homage to Foster's agile brilliance with the funk single 'Mr. Foster,' recorded during his sessions for the 1972 album 'On the Corner.' Aloysius Tyrone Foster was born in 1943 in Richmond, Va., but grew up in Harlem in a family of musicians. First inspired by drummer Max Roach, his career brought him into stages and studios with saxophonists Sonny Rollins (a fruitful partnership that would span decades) and Joe Henderson, who led Foster on the seminal double live album 'The State of the Tenor, Vols. 1 & 2.' Rollins said he drew on his and Foster's similar childhoods for his song 'Harlem Boys.' Foster played in groups with jazz titans like Art Pepper, McCoy Tyner and Horace Silver, among many others. In 1978, he joined the supergroup Milestones Jazzstars with Tyner, Rollins and Ron Carter, and made his debut as a bandleader that same year with 'Mixed Roots.' Later in his career, he collaborated with guitarist John Scofield, saxophonist Joe Lovano and bassist Dave Holland in the group ScoLoHoFo. He frequented the Upper West Side club Smoke, whose in-house label released his two final albums, including 2022's 'Reflections.' Foster is survived by four daughters — Michelle, Kierra, Monique and Simone — and six grandchildren. His son Brandyn died in 2018.
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Free and budget-friendly events in Glasgow as major venue launches summer programme
The full schedule has been revealed this weekend KEEP IT SOUTH Free and budget-friendly events in Glasgow as major venue launches summer programme Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GLASGOW'S Queen's Park Arena is gearing up to be the ultimate summer hotspot, with a jam-packed month of free and wallet-friendly events set to dazzle the city's southside. From July 3 to August 3, the open-air amphitheatre will be buzzing with over 90 sensational events, ranging from cult cinema classics to live music, creative workshops, and even a 5k race. And the best part? 3 Queen's Park in Glasgow will be bursting with events this summer Credit: Facebook 3 Locals will be able to enjoy free entertainment in the park Credit: Facebook Most of it's free or donation-based! BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Film buffs, grab your popcorn – the Cults & Classics cinema strand is back with a whopping 31 open-air screenings! Think family favourites like Frozen and Matilda, alongside grown-up gems like Dirty Dancing and The Silence of the Lambs. Whether you're into '80s nostalgia or indie flicks, there's something for everyone. KIDS, GET READY TO PARTY! Parents, breathe easy – Big Fun is here to save your summer. With 15 early years sessions, kids' discos, and creative activities like dance, music, and storytelling, little ones will be entertained for hours. GET CREATIVE WITH OPEN STAGE Feeling artsy? Open Stage is hosting 15 free workshops for all ages, plus two major highlights – the Glasgow Choir Festival and the Scottish Annual Hip Hop Jam. Expect music, movement, and plenty of local talent. FITNESS AND FAMILY FUN For those who fancy getting active, the Glasgow Games are bringing 15 free fitness classes, ranging from Muay Thai to yoga. There's also a brand-new 5k race, plus live sports screenings to keep the adrenaline pumping. LIVE MUSIC AND LAUGHS GALORE It's not all free, though – the arena's new QPA Live series is bringing big-name acts to the stage. Highlights include The Smyths, Arab Strap, and Warmduscher, plus the return of the Sub Club Southside Weekender with House music legends like Moodymann and Derek Carter. Comedy fans, don't miss the Laugh in the Park finale! This year's expanded programme is expected to draw over 45,000 visitors, cementing the arena's place as a cultural hub. Chet Capkiner, the visionary behind all this fun, says: 'We're thrilled to bring back everything our audiences love – from cult cinema to grassroots culture – and even bigger live music gigs this year. !Most of it's free, so everyone's welcome!' The full schedule is live now, and tickets are up for grabs at
Glasgow Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
This Glasgow park will have a cinema and live music this summer
The open-air amphitheatre in Glasgow's Southside will host a month-long celebration of culture, community, and connection. The Queens Park Arena's 2025 summer programme will run from July 3 to August 3, with the majority of its events set to be free or donation-based. Read more: Glasgow's unsung WWII heroes honoured for bravery The annual summer series, produced by Inhouse Event Solutions CIC, is expected to attract more than 45,000 visitors this year. The programme will include cinema, creative arts, early years activities, live music, sports, and more. The full schedule is available to view online, with tickets available to be booked at At the heart of this year's programme, the popular Cults & Classics cinema strand will return, featuring 31 open-air screenings, including 15 family matinees, four 12+ family evening shows, and 12 18+ cult favourites and blockbusters. The first week of evening films will include Forrest Gump, Silence of the Lambs, The Matrix, and Dirty Dancing, while the matinees will feature family classics such as Frozen, Alice in Wonderland, WALL-E, and Matilda. For families looking to keep children entertained during the summer, Big Fun will return with 15 early years sessions, two kids' discos, and creative activities such as dance, storytelling, music, and movement. Moreover, Open Stage will host 15 free creative arts workshops, open to all ages and abilities, plus two flagship events - the Glasgow Choir Festival and the Scottish Annual Hip Hop Jam. Community wellbeing will also be front and centre this year through Glasgow Games, with 15 free family fitness classes in disciplines such as Muay Thai, dance fitness, and yoga, alongside two major live sports screenings, and the introduction of the Glasgow Games 5k race in association with Parkrun. In addition, this year's programme will see a boost in ticketed larger-scale commercial events, with a new series of QPA Live music and comedy shows happening across key weekends. Read more: David Attenborough and Eurovision to hit big screen at Glasgow cinema Chet Capkiner, founding director of Inhouse Event Solutions CIC, said: "This summer, we're building on everything our audiences love from cult cinema and creative workshops to live music and grassroots culture. "We're especially proud that most of our events remain completely free or donation-based, ensuring the programme is accessible to as many people as possible. "I'm also very excited to bring back larger-scale live music gigs to the arena this year for the first time since 2017, I can't wait to welcome everyone back this year."
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Glasgow park will have a cinema and live music this summer
Queen's Park Arena is set to host more than 90 events this summer. The open-air amphitheatre in Glasgow's Southside will host a month-long celebration of culture, community, and connection. The Queens Park Arena's 2025 summer programme will run from July 3 to August 3, with the majority of its events set to be free or donation-based. Read more: Glasgow's unsung WWII heroes honoured for bravery The annual summer series, produced by Inhouse Event Solutions CIC, is expected to attract more than 45,000 visitors this year. The programme will include cinema, creative arts, early years activities, live music, sports, and more. The full schedule is available to view online, with tickets available to be booked at At the heart of this year's programme, the popular Cults & Classics cinema strand will return, featuring 31 open-air screenings, including 15 family matinees, four 12+ family evening shows, and 12 18+ cult favourites and blockbusters. The first week of evening films will include Forrest Gump, Silence of the Lambs, The Matrix, and Dirty Dancing, while the matinees will feature family classics such as Frozen, Alice in Wonderland, WALL-E, and Matilda. For families looking to keep children entertained during the summer, Big Fun will return with 15 early years sessions, two kids' discos, and creative activities such as dance, storytelling, music, and movement. Moreover, Open Stage will host 15 free creative arts workshops, open to all ages and abilities, plus two flagship events - the Glasgow Choir Festival and the Scottish Annual Hip Hop Jam. Community wellbeing will also be front and centre this year through Glasgow Games, with 15 free family fitness classes in disciplines such as Muay Thai, dance fitness, and yoga, alongside two major live sports screenings, and the introduction of the Glasgow Games 5k race in association with Parkrun. In addition, this year's programme will see a boost in ticketed larger-scale commercial events, with a new series of QPA Live music and comedy shows happening across key weekends. Read more: David Attenborough and Eurovision to hit big screen at Glasgow cinema Chet Capkiner, founding director of Inhouse Event Solutions CIC, said: "This summer, we're building on everything our audiences love from cult cinema and creative workshops to live music and grassroots culture. "We're especially proud that most of our events remain completely free or donation-based, ensuring the programme is accessible to as many people as possible. "I'm also very excited to bring back larger-scale live music gigs to the arena this year for the first time since 2017, I can't wait to welcome everyone back this year."
