Band, 1998-2006
Rock and Jazz
Jazz is Dead is an instrumental Grateful Dead cover band that interprets classic Dead songs with jazz influences. The group is notable in featuring veterans of jazz and jazz fusion ensembles. The group's composition has changed over time, and T Lavitz was the band's only constant member until they reformed in 2015 (five years after Lavitz's death).In March 2006 the band set out for a month-long tour featuring the music of Blues for Allah to coincide with its 30th anniversary.
Billy Cobham dr, perc *1944 CH | |
Alphonso Johnson b, eb *1951 US | |
T. Lavitz key 1956-2010 US | |
Rod Morgenstein dr, perc *1953 US | |
Jeff Pevar voc US | |
Jimmy Herring g *1962 US |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Great Sky River | Jazz Is Dead | 2001 | Album |
Laughing Water | Jazz Is Dead | 1999 | Album |
Blue Light Rain | Jazz Is Dead | 1998 | Album |