January 17th, 2017 / 8pm
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary musician, philosopher, composer and band leader, Sun Ra, Philadelphia Jazz Project present, Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra. This concert series features 8 performances at some of the region's most important venues including; The Barnes Foundation, Ardmore Music Hall, Johnny Brenda's, The Planetarium of The Franklin Institute and World Cafe Live. Hosted by WRTI radio deejay, J. Michael Harrison.
Bert Harris is a bassist in the Philadelphia World Beat, Blues, and Jazz scene. He is also a founding member of the Eye2Eye Trio: an avant-garde Jazz ensemble, as well as Philly’s best known New Orleans funk, blues, and reggae band, Philly Gumbo. Harris is a founding member of The Willow Trio: A World Rhythms/Jazz ensemble. He also performs with the Melange Jazz Collective, Timi Tanzania and the Dubway Reggae Band, and ska-jazz band, Rock$teady. He also leads his own ensemble the Jazz Planet. Bert Harris has performed with Byard Lancaster, Robert Kenyatta’s La Tumba, Bobby Watson, Khan Jamal, Elliot Levin, Jeannie Brooks and Brenda Smith. To keep up with Bert Harris's musical activities, visit his website at: BertBassie.Com
Philadelphia remains the source of Sun Ra's extensive catalog of music. This concert is one of seven sponsored by the Philadelphia Jazz Project which will present collaborations between musicians, dancers, poets, rappers, and performance artist.
Ardmore Music Hall
23 E. Lancaster Ave
Ardmore, Pa 19003
Tickets:$10 Advance / $15 Day of Show / $20 Reserved
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