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Equinox Concert at Celebrating Coltrane Festival at Conwell Dance Theater

Courtesy of Homer Jackson | Posted on September 5, 2016

Where

Conwell Dance Theater
Celebrating Coltrane Festival

1801 N. Broad Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
Map

When

Thu, September 22, 2016
8:00 pm

Musicians

Victor North
saxophone, tenor
Pete Chavez
saxophone, tenor
Nasir Dickerson
saxophone, tenor
Bobby Zankel
saxophone, alto

About

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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