Tuesday, September 20th, 2016
COLTRANE AT 90 CELEBRATION SCHEDULE / Tuesday, September 20th, 2016
Philadelphia Jazz Project, in collaboration with Temple University Libraries, WRTI, PhillyCAM, Jazz Near You and other partners present a celebration of John Coltrane's 90th Birthday with 9 days of FREE events in Philadelphia. These events will take place between September 17th to 25th, 2016.
ALL EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE OF CHARGE
BUT TO ATTEND, YOU MUST REGISTER AT EVENTBRITE
Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 – 8:00pm
Kulu Se Mama Tribute
Featuring Sonic 8
Conwell Dance Theater
1801 North Broad Street, 5th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19122
Sonic Liberation 8 presents a live performance of the music contained on John Coltrane’s 1965 album, “Kulu Se Mama.” This album serves a bridge in Coltrane’s development. It marks the beginning us his use of African percussion and also, his exploration of African spirituality. Featuing Kevin Diehl, Nichola Rivera, Tom Lowery and Ron Howerton – percussion; Matt Engle – bass, Veronica Jurkiewicz – viola, Elliot Levin – woodwinds and Daniel Peterson – bass clarinet.
With special guests Terry Lawson - tenor sax and Behn Gillece - vibraphone
Temple University professor and choreographer, Dr. Kariamu Welsh premiers a new dance work called Resonance! Performed by dancer, Shaness Kemp
"Kulu Se Mama is important because it is John Coltrane's last recording released while he was alive. It is also significant because it serves as an insight into his research, appreciation for aand study of African culture, music and spirituality." Kevin Diehl Sonic 8 Leader/Founder
Sonic 8 In Action - An Excerpt From Their Dream Book Project
PARTNERS:
PJP, in collaboration with Temple University Libraries, Charles L. Blockson Collection, WRTI, PhillyCAM, PA State Senator Vincent Hughes, Free Library of Philadelphia, Jazz Near You, Tri-State Indie, Boom Room Studios/Worldtown Sound System, City of Philadelphia, Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, The Church of the Advocate, The Piazza At Schmidt's Commons, The Fire, Brewerytown Beats, Cratebeats Entertainment, Sonic Liberation Front, Strawberry Mansion NAC, Fairmount Park Conservancy, East Fairmount Park Coalition, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Painted Bride Art Center.
The Coltrane At 90 Celebration was made possible by support from the The Wyncote Foundation / Philadelphia Jazz Project is a sponsored project of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia, with funding provided by The Wyncote Foundation.
