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Thursday, September 9 and
Friday, September 10
8:00 pm
251 S. 18th Street
The Ars Nova Workshop (ANW) presents two back-to-back nights of performances at to celebrate the 70th birthday of legendary jazz pianist Dave Burrell. For this very special occasion, Burrell will be playing with bassist William Parker and native Philadelphian and multi-instrumentalist (saxophones, flute, clarinets) Sabir Mateen.
Since he began making music in the 1960s, Burrell has continued to be one of the most significant composers, pianists and jazz innovators, ceaselessly pushing the limits of his instrument and sharing his love of music with audiences around the world. Burrell has appeared on over 120 recordings as a sideman or group leader since his debut album, 1965's High. He is one of the most celebrated, innovative and influential artists of the post-Coltrane free jazz continuum, and has worked with a long list of jazz luminaries including Archie Shepp, Pharoah Sanders, Sunny Murray, and Sonny Sharrock.
EVENTS
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Reggae In The Park Sunday, June 10 1:30 p.m. The Mann Center for the Performing Arts 5201 Parkside Avenue Kick-off your summer surrounded by the world's best carribean sounds and flavors with The Mann's premier music festival, Reggae in the Park. Headlined by reggae legends like Jimmy Cliff and…
Ledisi & Eric Benet Sunday, June 24 7:30 p.m. Keswick Theatre 291 North Keswick Avenue Glenside, PA 19038 Check out Grammy-nominated artist Ledisi as she returns to Philly performing music off her latest release Pieces of Me. For this special Philadelphia stop on her Be Good To Yourself Tour,…