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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Al Foster, Virtuoso Jazz Drummer to Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, Dies at 82
Al Foster, 1988 () Al Foster, the jazz drummer who played in bands led by Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, among others, has died. Foster's daughter Kierra Foster-Ba shared the news on Instagram and his longtime partner, Bonnie Rose Steinberg, told NPR that he died 'from a serious illness.' He was 82. Born in 1943 in Richmond, Virginia, Aloysius Tyrone Foster grew up in Harlem, the second oldest of five siblings. His first musical idol was bebop drummer Max Roach, whose 1955 recording of 'Cherokee' inspired a 12-year-old Foster to begin practicing every day on the drum kit his father had previously gifted him. The budding musician got his first experience working as a studio musician on Blue Mitchell's 1964 album The Thing to Do, which also featured a young Chick Corea. Foster's big break, however, arrived a few years later, when Miles Davis saw him perform at a jazz club on New York's Upper West Side and recruited the drummer to join his band. Foster toured with Davis until the latter's temporary retirement in 1975, and his work can be heard on live albums such as In Concert, Agharta, and Dark Magus. He also played on the Davis several studio LPs On the Corner and Big Fun (1974). The extended jazz-funk jam 'Mr. Foster,' recorded during the On the Corner sessions, was named in his honor. Saxophonist Sonny Rollins had previously fired Foster from his band after their first gig together in 1968, but would bring him on tour in Europe a decade later, and even claimed that 'Harlem Boys,' from his 1979 album Don't Ask, was inspired by the two musicians' similar upbringings. Throughout the late '70s and '80s, Foster also backed up pianists Hancock, McCoy Tyner, and Horace Silver. In 1978, he became one of four members in the Milestones Jazzstars—a label-made supergroup that also featured Rollins, Tyner, and bassist Ron Carter—and in 1985, both he and Carter lent their talents to saxophone virtuoso Joe Henderson's The State of the Tenor, Vols. 1 & 2. Foster continued composing and performing until just months before his death, holding a longstanding residency at the Upper West Side club Smoke and sharing his last album, Reflections, in 2022. In 1989's Miles: The Autobiography, co-written with Quincy Troupe, Davis wrote that 'Al could set shit 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.' Originally Appeared on Pitchfork
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Italian restaurant to host night in aid of charity for disabled riders
A Richmond restaurant is set to host a fundraiser for a charity that helps disabled riders. Capri Italian restaurant in Richmond will host the event on Tuesday, June 17, at 7pm. Guests will be treated to a two-course meal, a quiz, a raffle, and entertainment. All proceeds from the night will go to the Richmond and Catterick Group Riding for the Disabled charity. The raffle will include prizes such as House of Commons champagne from Richmond MP Rishi Sunak, a ticket to four shows of the Edinburgh Fringe preview, entry for two into Catterick races, a voucher from Flowers, Feathers and Fascinators, and a diffuser from Nichola Jones. Tickets for the event are £25 per person, with a limit of 80 guests. Jacquie Warner, volunteer group publicity officer for the Richmond and Catterick Group RDA, said: "Fancy a great night out, having an Italian meal and helping a really good cause at the same time? "All money raised on the night will go towards the running costs of charity Richmond and Catterick Group Riding for the Disabled, providing lessons to local disabled riders." The group is run exclusively by volunteers and helps disabled children and adults in the area gain the therapeutic benefits, independence, and fun of horse riding. Booking forms, which include menu choices and payment options, are available by contacting Jacquie Warner on 07774 274026 or by email at The charity's Facebook page is
The Advertiser
a day ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Giant Ward to consult with surgeon after suspected ACL
The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation within the next couple of days that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. The club's first best-and-fairest winner has travelled back to Melbourne to be with his family and will consult with a surgeon in coming days. "It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm all right. There's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee," Ward told Fox Footy at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership, and he made a big sacrifice, with his wife Ruby and their three children moving to Melbourne. At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many - regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the final term and winning by three points. "That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years," said coach Adam Kingsley. "He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in." He said Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. Ward was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. "It sucked the life out of our players, without question," Kingsley said. The Giants coach added that regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. "It doesn't look great, so obviously incredibly disappointing for our footy club," Kingsley said of Ward's injury. "He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. "He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately." The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation within the next couple of days that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. The club's first best-and-fairest winner has travelled back to Melbourne to be with his family and will consult with a surgeon in coming days. "It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm all right. There's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee," Ward told Fox Footy at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership, and he made a big sacrifice, with his wife Ruby and their three children moving to Melbourne. At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many - regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the final term and winning by three points. "That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years," said coach Adam Kingsley. "He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in." He said Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. Ward was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. "It sucked the life out of our players, without question," Kingsley said. The Giants coach added that regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. "It doesn't look great, so obviously incredibly disappointing for our footy club," Kingsley said of Ward's injury. "He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. "He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately." The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation within the next couple of days that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. The club's first best-and-fairest winner has travelled back to Melbourne to be with his family and will consult with a surgeon in coming days. "It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm all right. There's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee," Ward told Fox Footy at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership, and he made a big sacrifice, with his wife Ruby and their three children moving to Melbourne. At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many - regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the final term and winning by three points. "That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years," said coach Adam Kingsley. "He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in." He said Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. Ward was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. "It sucked the life out of our players, without question," Kingsley said. The Giants coach added that regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. "It doesn't look great, so obviously incredibly disappointing for our footy club," Kingsley said of Ward's injury. "He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. "He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately."
7NEWS
a day ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Callan Ward returns to family in Melbourne after suffering suspected ACL injury
The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation as early as Sunday that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. The club's first best-and-fairest winner has already travelled back to Melbourne to be with his family and will consult with a surgeon in the coming days. 'It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm all right. There's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee,' Ward told Fox Sports at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership, and he made a big sacrifice, with his wife Ruby and their three children — including a son born in November last year — moving to Melbourne. 'I already miss the kids so much and it's only been a couple of weeks since we've done this properly,' Ward said in February. 'I feel like the mum Ruby is... she is just amazing, doesn't complain and just gets it done, so if it wasn't for her and her support, I think I would really struggle. 'I'm really confident that she can make it work, and we can make it work. I'd struggle if she was really struggling with me not being there. My family will help out a fair bit as well, they live close by. At the moment she is coping really well.' Loading Instagram Post At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many — regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the final term and winning by three points. 'That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years,' said coach Adam Kingsley. 'He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in.' He said Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. Ward was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. 'It sucked the life out of our players, without question,' Kingsley said. The Giants coach added that regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. 'It doesn't look great, so obviously incredibly disappointing for our footy club,' Kingsley said of Ward's injury. 'He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. 'He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Flaring seen at Chevron refinery in Richmond
(KRON) — Black smoke and fire were seen emitting from the Chevron refinery in Richmond Saturday afternoon. Chevron issued a statement about the flaring shortly after 3 p.m., saying that its employees are actively working to stop the flaring. 'Neighbors: Chevron Richmond is experiencing visible flaring and our workforce is working quickly to minimize and stop the flaring,' Chevron wrote on social media. 'A Community Warning System Level 1 notification has been issued to keep our community informed. There is no emergency response or community action required. The safety of our workforce, our communities and the environment are our highest priorities.' The Bay Area Air Quality Management District wrote on social media that it is aware of the issue and documenting any possible air-quality violations. 'The Air District is closely monitoring flaring at Chevron in Richmond,' the Bay Area Air Quality Management District wrote on social media. 'We are investigating, responding to complaints, and documenting any violations of air-quality regulations.' KRON4 will update this story when more information is available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
