Tribute to John Blake at Lutheran Church Of Holy Communion

Jazz Bridge Second Wednesdays Concert Series in Center City presents a Special Tribute to the late John Blake, at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion--2110 Chestnut Street--on Wednesday, February 11. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Show time is 7:30. Information: 215-517-8337 or visit jazzbridge.org/events/neighborhood-concerts.
On August 15, 2014, the international jazz community lost one of its most beloved members, violinist/composer/educator/lecturer/author and Philadelphian John Blake, Jr. Blake had an incredible career as an award-winning soloist with groups led by the likes of Archie Shepp, Billy Taylor, James Newton, Grover Washington, Jr., and for five years, with the legendary McCoy Tyner. He was also a leader and recording artist in his own right, having released his debut CD, “Maiden Dance,” in 1984. As an educator, Blake was on the faculty of the University of the Arts, the Manhattan School of Music, and was a guest lecturer at Berklee College of Music. In 2004 he was appointed to the “Basler Chair of Excellence” for the winter semester at East Tennessee State University, and in that year also was awarded a Chamber Music America Jazz Composer Grant. Performing in this Jazz Bridge Special Tribute are artists who have worked with John Blake and know his music well. They include pianist Luke Carlos O'Reilly, drummer Leon Jordan, Jr., bassist Gerald Veasley, and violinist Benjamin Sutin, one of Blake’s most promising students. Miriam Suzzette Ortiz will conduct a small choral ensemble to perform two of Blake’s vocal pieces. This evening will be a touching, loving and mindful tribute to a great master. ...

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Jazz Bridge Second Wednesdays Concert Series in Center City presents a Special Tribute to the late John Blake, at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion--2110 Chestnut Street--on Wednesday, February 11. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Show time is 7:30. Information: 215-517-8337 or visit jazzbridge.org/events/neighborhood-concerts.
On August 15, 2014, the international jazz community lost one of its most beloved members, violinist/composer/educator/lecturer/author and Philadelphian John Blake, Jr. Blake had an incredible career as an award-winning soloist with groups led by the likes of Archie Shepp, Billy Taylor, James Newton, Grover Washington, Jr., and for five years, with the legendary McCoy Tyner. He was also a leader and recording artist in his own right, having released his debut CD, “Maiden Dance,” in 1984. As an educator, Blake was on the faculty of the University of the Arts, the Manhattan School of Music, and was a guest lecturer at Berklee College of Music. In 2004 he was appointed to the “Basler Chair of Excellence” for the winter semester at East Tennessee State University, and in that year also was awarded a Chamber Music America Jazz Composer Grant. Performing in this Jazz Bridge Special Tribute are artists who have worked with John Blake and know his music well. They include pianist Luke Carlos O'Reilly, drummer Leon Jordan, Jr., bassist Gerald Veasley, and violinist Benjamin Sutin, one of Blake’s most promising students. Miriam Suzzette Ortiz will conduct a small choral ensemble to perform two of Blake’s vocal pieces. This evening will be a touching, loving and mindful tribute to a great master.
Jazz Bridge, an award-winning nonprofit dedicated to assisting Greater Philadelphia Metro area jazz and blues musicians and vocalists in times of crisis, sponsors these neighborhood concerts throughout the region to keep the sound of Philadelphia alive.

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