The Eastman School of Music community was shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely death of prominent jazz trumpeter Lew Soloff from a heart attack on Sunday, March 8, in New York City. Mr. Soloff, who was 71, received his Bachelor of Music degree at Eastman in 1965. In a career spanning five decades,…
I am not an organist. Four months ago, I couldn’t pronounce the word “diapason,” and I’ll admit that I’m still fuzzy on what it means. Nonetheless, I’ve collaborated with Eastman faculty and students this past year to present “Tuesday Pipes,” a free concert series at Christ Church, to the Rochester community. I’ve loved every minute…
Here are some select recent clippings showing the variety of hits/mentions identifying musicians and scholars as Eastman School of Music alumni, faculty or students. (Note: Some links may have expired.) Lew Soloff dies at 71; trumpet player for Blood, Sweat and Tears (Los Angeles Times 03/08/2015) Lew Soloff, a trumpet player who was an early member…