Equinox Concert at Celebrating Coltrane Festival at Conwell Dance Theater

A special event taking place on the night of the Equinox and of course, celebrating Coltrane’s classic composition of the same name. Concert celebrating both the celestial equinox and John Coltrane's fascination with science and celestial bodies. Featuring an all star ensemble led by Alfie Pollitt – piano, with Steve Beskrone – bass, Alan Nelson – drums, Victor North, Pete Chavez & Nasir Dickerson – tenor sax, Bobby Zankel – alto sax, Vince Turnbull – trumpet, Bob Blacksburg – trombone

"John Coltrane is an important historical feature in World, US and Philadelphia history, because of his musical contributions. He brought his own, original techniques and compositional concepts to the creative table, which still impact artists today. This would include his studies, practice and application of multi-phonics/harmonics (Playing chords on the saxophone)." - - - Alfie Pollitt...

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A special event taking place on the night of the Equinox and of course, celebrating Coltrane’s classic composition of the same name. Concert celebrating both the celestial equinox and John Coltrane's fascination with science and celestial bodies. Featuring an all star ensemble led by Alfie Pollitt – piano, with Steve Beskrone – bass, Alan Nelson – drums, Victor North, Pete Chavez & Nasir Dickerson – tenor sax, Bobby Zankel – alto sax, Vince Turnbull – trumpet, Bob Blacksburg – trombone

"John Coltrane is an important historical feature in World, US and Philadelphia history, because of his musical contributions. He brought his own, original techniques and compositional concepts to the creative table, which still impact artists today. This would include his studies, practice and application of multi-phonics/harmonics (Playing chords on the saxophone)." - - - Alfie Pollitt

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

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.

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