Philadelphia concerts

[Peter Johnson]

This just in!!!

Friday, April 23

5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Philadelphia Museum of Art - Art After 5 - Free after museum admission

Wayne Shorter

Saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter is a living legend in jazz. His great body of work as a musician and composer for such illustrious groups as Art Blakey�s Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis�s famous mid-1960s quintet, and fusion supergroup Weather Report is enough to ensure him a spot in the Jazz Hall of Fame. He will premiere a new work inspired by the Museum�s collection. This program, including the commissioning and presentation, is made possible by a grant from the Philadelphia Music Project, a program of the Philadelphia Center for Arts and Heritage, funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and administered by The University of the Arts

[Chalupa]

I can't believe the PMA isn't going to have a separate admission for that event. The museum will be MOBBED. I'm thinking I'll cut out of work early that day just to get a good seat.

[Michael Weiss]

That is amazing.

[bertrand]

I'll just drive up from D.C. and spend the day at the museum. Hope to hook up with some fellow board members.

New composition beinng premiered? I'm there.

I called and they said it would be the usual set-up. Please do keep us posted if they change their minds and use a different venue.

Bertrand.

[AllenLowe]

Bertrand - if I'd known you were going I would have taken the day off and headed up there - time for a reunion - but please, this time, leave the inflatables at home.

[felser]

  On 3/16/2010 at 11:17 PM, J.H. Deeley said:

I can't believe the PMA isn't going to have a separate admission for that event. The museum will be MOBBED. I'm thinking I'll cut out of work early that day just to get a good seat.

The Missus and I will look to be part of the mob. Shorter is, what, 75 now?

[Chalupa]

76.

[Peter Johnson]

Me too. I'll see you there!

  On 3/16/2010 at 11:17 PM, J.H. Deeley said:

I can't believe the PMA isn't going to have a separate admission for that event. The museum will be MOBBED. I'm thinking I'll cut out of work early that day just to get a good seat.

[Ron S]

  On 3/17/2010 at 5:56 PM, Peter Johnson said:

Me too. I'll see you there!

  On 3/16/2010 at 11:17 PM, J.H. Deeley said:

I can't believe the PMA isn't going to have a separate admission for that event. The museum will be MOBBED. I'm thinking I'll cut out of work early that day just to get a good seat.

Me too . . . maybe.

[Peter Johnson]

Come on, Ron--you haven't been to anything lately! Plus, getting down to center city will give you a chance to extract Allen Lowe (or was it his wife? Or his wallet?) from my basement.

  On 3/17/2010 at 8:18 PM, Ron S said:

  On 3/17/2010 at 5:56 PM, Peter Johnson said:

Me too. I'll see you there!

  On 3/16/2010 at 11:17 PM, J.H. Deeley said:

I can't believe the PMA isn't going to have a separate admission for that event. The museum will be MOBBED. I'm thinking I'll cut out of work early that day just to get a good seat.

Me too . . . maybe.

[Chalupa]

Janiva Magness Band featuring Jim Alfredson

May 21 and May 22 Warmdaddy's

Philadelphia, PA

[Ron S]

  On 3/20/2010 at 3:12 PM, J.H. Deeley said:

Janiva Magness Band featuring Jim Alfredson

May 21 and May 22 Warmdaddy's

Philadelphia, PA

Definitely one to miss.

[Chalupa]

So last night @ the Giuseppi Logan show Mark from Ars Nova Workshop announced that they had received their funding grant for a series featuring Roscoe Mitchell and Henry Threadgill for the Fall/Winter 2010/11 season. At least two shows featuring Roscoe and two shows for Henry. Possibly more.

[bertrand]

How was Logan?

Bertrand.

[Michael Weiss]

  On 3/16/2010 at 6:44 PM, Peter Johnson said:

This just in!!!

Friday, April 23

5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Philadelphia Museum of Art - Art After 5 - Free after museum admission

Wayne Shorter

Saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter is a living legend in jazz. His great body of work as a musician and composer for such illustrious groups as Art Blakey�s Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis�s famous mid-1960s quintet, and fusion supergroup Weather Report is enough to ensure him a spot in the Jazz Hall of Fame. He will premiere a new work inspired by the Museum�s collection. This program, including the commissioning and presentation, is made possible by a grant from the Philadelphia Music Project, a program of the Philadelphia Center for Arts and Heritage, funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and administered by The University of the Arts

I'll be there.

[Chalupa]

Art After 5 Presents: Wayne Shorter Quartet

Saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter is a living legend. His stellar work with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis’ famously experimental mid-1960s quintet, and jazz-fusion pioneers Weather Report established Shorter as one of the most important American jazz musicians of his generation. On Friday, April 23, Shorter will premiere a new composition inspired by the Museum's collection.

The Wayne Shorter Quartet in Conversation with Tom Moon

Prior to the performance, Shorter and the members of his band—pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci, drummer Brian Blade—will participate in a panel discussion moderated by music journalist Tom Moon. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Shorter and his quartet discuss their influences and creative processes—and Shorter’s new composition.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Discussion: 3:00-4:30pm

http://www.pcah.us/music/events/wayne-shorter-quartet-and-tom-moon/

Concert: 5:45pm

http://www.philamuseum.org/artafter5/

Wayne Shorter Quartet - Bio/photos/audio samples:

http://imnworld.com/artists/detail/49/wayne-shorter

This program, including the commissioning and presentation, is made possible by a grant from the Philadelphia Music Project, a program of the Philadelphia Center for Arts and Heritage, funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and administered by The University of the Arts.

[Peter Johnson]

Up for a bit of air re the Shorter performance tomorrow afternoon. Who's going? Anyone planning on attending the discussion?

[bertrand]

I hope to get to the museum around noon from D.C. and kind of stake out a seat at some point. It looks like it may be chaotic. I plan to go to the discussion as well.

Bertrand.

[Ron S]

I have jury duty tomorrow!

[AllenLowe]

whatever they tell you, Ron, just remember: I'm innocent. I mean, killing six nuns doesn't necessarily make me a bad person....

[Peter Johnson]

No freakin' way! *smacking head*

Remember, you distrust and tend always to side with the accused...say those words, and I'll see you at the museum.

  On 4/22/2010 at 11:43 AM, Ron S said:

I have jury duty tomorrow!

[AllenLowe]

sorry, I need Ron in there -

[Ron S]

  On 4/22/2010 at 11:51 AM, Peter Johnson said:

No freakin' way! *smacking head*

Remember, you distrust and tend always to side with the accused...say those words, and I'll see you at the museum.

  On 4/22/2010 at 11:43 AM, Ron S said:

I have jury duty tomorrow!

I'm an ex-prosecutor, remember? That usually gets me 'scused by the defense.

[AllenLowe]

I thought it was the mail fraud, murder, extortion, attempted murder, assault, and speeding convictions that usually get you off - that, and the strange hump on your back.

Edited April 22, 2010 by AllenLowe

[alankin]

I'm going to try to make it there tomorrow. I'm hoping it won't be too crazy.