Jim Rotondi Tribute at Smoke Jazz Club
Celebrate the life and music of a modern jazz great with Smoke Jazz Club and Jazz After Hours
One for All, the renowned sextet featuring Eric Alexander, Steve Davis, David Hazeltine, John Webber, and Joe Farnsworth, is joined by special guest Jon Faddis for a heartfelt tribute to their beloved trumpeter and founding member, Jim Rotondi, who tragically passed away last summer at 61.
Formed in the late 1990s and deeply inspired by the iconic hard bop sextets of the golden age, One for All has become a fixture at Smoke, delivering electrifying performances over the years. Their unique sound blends a deep reverence for jazz tradition with a forward-thinking approach that pushes its boundaries.
At the heart of this dynamic group was Jim Rotondi—an exceptional composer, arranger, and performer—whose fiery contributions helped shape the sextet’s distinct identity. For these special performances, the great Jon Faddis, famed for his technical prowess and work with jazz legends like Dizzy Gillespie, joins One for All to honor Rotondi’s legacy with his own powerful voice.