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North Philadelphia History Festival: The John Coltrane Edition (Video Installations)

September 25 - September 27

Centering community archives and the theme of Jazz. Spirit. Stories. History, the festival will explore the creative and spiritual legacy of John Coltrane (1926-1967) through projects led by Philadelphia-based artists, historians, filmmakers, and others. All programs in the three-day festival (Sept. 25 – 27) are free to the public and will include live performances, film screenings, photo, audio, and video exhibitions, oral history installations, tours and more. Advance registration is required for scheduled programs and receptions.

Presented by Scribe Video Center, North Philadelphia History Festival (NPHF): The John Coltrane Edition is a multi-site celebration of Black and Puerto Rican cultural history in North Philadelphia. All events are free and open to the public.

Video Installations

For Us, By Us: A Conversation with Lovett Hines and Cullen Knight
⟟ Power Market, 1835 W Oxford St
◔ Friday, Sept. 25th – Sunday, Sept. 27th | 11-7PM
◔ Reception (RSVP) Friday, Sept. 25th | 5PM

Christina Jackson and Paul Giess present a conversation between Lovett Hines – the “Dean of music educators” whose students have included Questlove, Christian McBride and Immanuel Wilkins – and trumpeter, composer, filmmaker, and writer Cullen Knight. Both grew up on Columbia Ave. (now Cecil B. Moore Ave.) when it was The Golden Strip.


A Supreme Love
⟟ Power Market, 1835 W Oxford St
◔ Friday, Sept. 25th – Sunday, Sept. 27th | 11-7PM
◔ Reception (RSVP) Friday, Sept. 25th | 5PM

Steven Berry, documenter of Philadelphia’s jazz history for many decades, presents excerpts of interviews with 15 musicians, including Jimmy Heath, Trudy Pitts, Mr C, Monette Sudler, Sam Reed, Bobby Zankel and Odean Pope, who talk about John Coltrane, his music and his influence.


The Spirit Moves: David Murray on John Coltrane
⟟ Power Market, 1835 W Oxford St
◔ Friday, Sept. 25th – Sunday, Sept. 27th | 11-7PM
◔ Reception (RSVP) Friday, Sept. 25th | 5PM

Dr. Dwight Andrews presents a conversation with international virtuoso composer and saxophonist David Murray, discussing the Coltrane Quartet’s 1965 Brussels performance.

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Venue

  • Power Market
  • 1835 W Oxford St
    Philadelphia, PA United States
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