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Revisiting Celebrate Coltrane 2019
Sep 18, 2021
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One of the most important artists of the 20th century was a Philadelphian. He was our neighbor. He walked among us. He lived among us. He was not born here, but he became a man and a professional musician here. We celebrate his birthday every September 23rd.
But, we actually celebrate his mastery, his creativity and his generosity every time we listen to his music or utter his name...
JOHN COLTRANE
Honoring the day of Coltrane's birth, Philadelphia Jazz Project presents three FREE mixtapes created from performances during our special, CELEBRATE COLTRANE 2019 concerts. These recordings feature some of Philadelphia's finest musicians exploring and interpreting Coltrane's classic compositions and performing them in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, directly across the street from the Philadelphia John Coltrane House back in September of 2019.
ABOUT THE MUSIC:
The artists recorded in the CELEBRATE COLTRANE 2019 mixtape series includes the legendary Philadelphia pianist and lifelong Coltrane devotee, Alfie Pollitt with his trio including drummer extraordinarie, Alan Nelson and the under-recognized bass wizard, Richard Hill. Also on the set was Jersey-based, Philly-born and bred saxophone colussus, Willie Williams along with his son Ace; a phenomenal and aspiring trumpet talent. Finally, there is the Philly-based House/Techno music powerhouse, Worldtown Soundsystem who bring a contemporary approach to spreading the gospel of Coltrane. They are joined by two extraordinary Philadelphia Jazz artisats, tenor saxophonists: Elliott Levin and Victor North.
ALFIE POLLITT TRIO MIXTAPE
1. Equinox
2. My Favorite Things
3. Bethea (Pharoah Sanders)
Featuring: Alfie Pollitt - Piano, Richard Hill - Bass, Alan Nelson - Drums;
WILLIE WILLIAMS MIXTAPE
1. Moment's Notice
2. Blues Minor
3. Resolution
Featuring: Willie Williams - Tenor & Soprano sax, Ace Williams Trumpet and Flugelhorn, Theo Hill - Piano, Chicago Kenny Davis - Bass, Victor Jones - Drums
WORLDTOWN SOUNDSYSTEM MIXTAPE
1. Freedom
2. A Love Supreme
3. Let It Begin
4. Naima
Worldtown Soundsystem is Zeek Burse & Fawziyya Heart - Vocals, Julian Hinson - Bass, Dan Keller - Sax, Ben Arsenal - DJ, Electronics & Percussion, Pablo Batista - Percussion, Gary Dann - Drums. Featuring Guest Saxophonists - Elliott Levin & Victor North
Recorded on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 33rd & Oxford Streets across the street from the Coltrane House, in East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia by sound engineer, Chip Powell.
Concerts hosted by J. Michael Harrison of radio station WRTI
Mixed by Chip Powell & Homer Jackson
Executive Producer: Homer Jackson
DOWNLOADS:
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ALFIE POLLITT TRIO
Released March 2018
Music composed by John Coltrane, performed by Alfie Pollitt, Alan Nelson and Richard Hill.
Duration: 35 minutes
File Size: 50 MB
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WILLIE WILLIAMS
Released March 2018
Music composed by John Coltrane, performed by saxophonist Willie Williams along with his son, trumpeter Ace Williams.
Duration: 26 minutes
File Size: 37 MB
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WORLDTOWN SOUNDSYSTEM
Released March 2018
Music composed by John Coltrane, performed by Worldtown SoundSystem w/ saxophonists Elliott Levin & Victor North
Duration: 37 minutes
File Size: 52 MB
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Stay informed about what Willie Williams is up to at: WILLIE WILLIAMS.COM
Keep up with Worldtown Soundsystems at: WORLDTOWN SOUNDSYSTEMS
Some Videos From Previous Coltrane Celebrations
Thanks to all of the artists who performed at Celebrate Coltrane 2019, as well as to our collaborators and partners. Thanks to our sound technicians, video teams and photographers. Major shout outs to PJP Staff: Melissa Talley-Palmer, Julia Lopez, Lynn Washington, Stephanie Seiple, Antoine Haywood, J. Michael Harrison for wholeheartedly engaging in this intense journey. Thanks to our many volunteers and other workers who put in some serious sweat and hours as well.
Special Thanks to the William Penn Foundation, Kathryn Ott Lovell - Commissioner and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Adela Park and Ellen Ryan and The Fairmount Park Conservancy, Gretjen Clausing - Executive Director and PhillyCAM, Rebecca Dhondt and Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, Damien Ruffner and The Discovery Center, Michael Ricci and Jazz Near You/All About Jazz, Kelly Lee - Chief Cultural Officer and Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Chip Powell and Bill Johnson and WRTI.
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Philadelphia Jazz Project is a sponsored project of the Culture Trust | Greater Philadelphia, with funding provided by The Philadelphia Foundation.
