Jazz Is Dead (band)
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). Personnel Members ;Current members *Alphonso Johnson - bass (1998-2001, 2015–2016, 2023) *Steve Kimock - guitar (2023) *Bobby Lee Rodgers - guitar (2023) *Pete Lavezzoli - drums (2023) ;Former members *Billy Cobham - drums (1998-1999) *Jimmy Herring - lead guitar (1998-2001) *T Lavitz - keyboards (1998-2006) *Jeff Sipe - drums (1999-2006) *Kenny Gradney - bass (2001-2002) *Dave Livolsi - bass (2002-2006) *Rod Morgenstein - drums (1999-2006, 2015–2016) *Jeff Pevar - lead guitar (2001-2006, 2015–2016) *Tom Constanten - keyboards (2015–2016) *Chris Smith (keyboardist), Chris Smith - keyboards (2015–2016) Lineups The b ...
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