The Endless Rhythm: A Tribute To Jack Dejohnette
Part of the Coronet Theatre Jazz Festival 2025: The Primacy of Rhythm
A tribute to the vast and vibrant legacy of Jack DeJohnette: a drummer of profound influence, a visionary composer, and a spirit of boundless generosity. His music, a lifelong exploration of rhythm and melody, remains a guiding force.
This concert journeys through the rich landscape of his compositions, featuring works spanning his career: from the exploratory energy of his New Directions band to the iconic themes of Monk’s Plumb, Ahmad the Terrible, and Priestess of the Mist.
“It is a deep personal honour to lead this tribute , having had the privilege of knowing and sharing the stage with Jack. His profound warmth and boundless creative energy were as impactful as his music, and it feels perfectly fitting to celebrate his legacy within a festival exploring the “Primacy of Rhythm”” – Byron Wallen
Join us for an evening of celebration and reflection, as we keep the endless rhythm of Jack DeJohnette alive.
Lineup
Byron Wallen: Trumpet
BBC Jazz Innovation award-winner and renowned trumpeter.
Femi Temowo: Guitar
MOBO-nominated artist weaving West African roots with the lineage of jazz.
Kobe Heath-Ngugi: Bass
A gifted new voice from the Trinity Laban conservatoire.
Shane Forbes: Drums
Drummer Shane Forbes is the co-leader of the extraordinary multi award winning quartet/collective ‘Empirical’. Shane has a driving style that is full of textures and cultural influences from all over the world. He’s toured with Steve Grossman, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jason Marsalis, Soweto Kinch, Jean Toussaint, Groupo Elegua and Robert Mitchell.
The Coronet Theatre Jazz Festival 2025: The Primacy of Rhythm
The 2025 Coronet Jazz Festival, curated by renowned trumpeter Byron Wallen, is a deep exploration of the drum’s dynamic, melodic, and storytelling power. In a year that has seen the jazz world mourn the profound losses of rhythmic giants Al Foster, Louis Moholo, and Jack DeJohnette, the festival turns its focus to the living masters who carry the rhythm forward.
Also in the festival:
Thu 11 Dec
The Language of Rhythm featuring Tom Skinner
Drummer, composer and producer Tom Skinner performs alongside festival curator and trumpet legend Byron Wallen, revolutionary tuba virtuoso Theon Cross and a very special guest to be announced soon.
Fri 12 Dec
Doug Hammond: A Griot’s Journey
Legendary drummer, poet, composer, and singer Doug Hammond presents a singular performance that spans the full spectrum of his artistry, moving effortlessly from intimate solo expression to expansive trio collaboration.