WHYY Celebrates Philly Jazz
Live performances January 20/21, 2001

In conjunction with the January airing of the Ken Burns TV series on jazz, WHYY CELEBRATES PHILLY JAZZ on Saturday, January 20 and Sunday the 21st. Three events in the community - a concert, an evening at a jazz club and a church service - will feature virtuoso Philadelphia artists and honor our region's place in the extraordinary history of this uniquely American artform. After immersing yourself in the 10-part TV show, break out to celebrate with your friends and neighbors. You will find below all of the event information, including the opportunity to register on-line for the Benny Golson Quartet concert.

Saturday, January 20, Concert, 5:30pm (doors open at 5:00)

Headliner: Benny Golson Quartet
Opening Act: Spectrum Big Band directed by Tommy Gryce, featuring Jimmy Oliver
Tap Dancer: Mello King

Independence Seaport Museum
211 Columbus Boulevard, Penn's Landing
(check here for directions)

Admission: $25 WHYY members; $40 non-members; $20 students and seniors
Tickets can be purchased at the door at 5pm the day of the concert.

Saturday, January 20, 3 sets beginning at 8:45pm

Headliner: Don Braden, tenor saxophone
Also appearing: Mt. Airy Cultural Center Youth Jazz Ensemble

Ortlieb's Jazzhaus
847 N. 3rd Street (3rd & Poplar)

Admission: $10 cover charge. Seating is limited. Parking available adjacent to the Jazzhaus.
For information and reservations: call 215-922-1035

Sunday, January 21, "Thank God for Jazz" Service, 3:00pm

Featuring:
The Tony Williams Quintet
Trudy Pitts, jazz organist

Free-will offering for the Mt. Airy Cultural Center, and reception following.

The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia
21st and Walnut Streets
(Parking - Please come to the church office to receive a parking sticker for on-street parking.
Handicapped access - The church is handicapped accessible on Chancellor Street, between 20th and 21st.)

For more information: 215-567-0532

 

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