The Karen Smith Experience will perform in the Great Stair Hall, offering an afternoon of live music and artistic engagement in one of the Museum’s most iconic gathering spaces. Karen Smith is a percussionist who captures “the rhythm of a place and the cadences of people” in performances with a wide range of artists. Play […]
Visitors are invited to explore connections between visual art and jazz through guided tours highlighting works throughout the Museum’s galleries. Pop Up Studio: Jazz-Age Compositions | 5:00–8:00 p.m. | Great Stair Hall Balcony Make a collage out of shapes and forms taken from Jazz-Age works in our collection. See if you can fit them together like a puzzle or mix them up […]
Poet and performer Yolanda Wisher joins the AfroEaters for an evening performance that blends spoken word, music, and cultural storytelling. Celebrate the cultural significance of jazz and the 100th anniversary of saxophonist, composer, and bandleader John Coltrane’s birth. Enjoy a night of live music from Yolanda Wisher & The Afroeaters, artmaking that takes inspiration from the improvisational nature of jazz, gallery talks […]
The Found Objects Band will present a live performance in the Great Stair Hall, bringing their distinctive sound and creative approach to music-making to Museum audiences. The Found Objects is an acoustic jazz band based in the Philadelphia area. Their name comes from their approach to songwriting and arranging, taking things that already exist in […]
The Angelo Outlaw Trio will perform an evening set featuring contemporary interpretations and explorations of jazz traditions. The Angelo Outlaw Trio is led by vibraphonist Angelo Outlaw, joined by drummer Eric Proctor and bassist Corey Radar. These three don't just play music—they bend genres. You'll hear jazz at its core, but then suddenly you're swept […]
Dancer Lauren Putty White will present a live performance accompanied by musicians Matt Lavelle and Grant Weston, creating a dynamic dialogue between movement and improvisational music. Improvising the Supreme celebrates the enduring legacy of A Love Supremethrough an afternoon of live sound and dance. Dancer and choreographer Lauren Putty White, multi-instrumentalist and composer Matt Lavelle, […]
Visitors of all ages are invited to create collaborative felt collages inspired by the colors, forms, and improvisational spirit of artist Stuart Davis.
A youth ensemble organized by Lovett Hines will celebrate the enduring influence of John Coltrane through a contemporary performance inspired by his musical legacy. Celebrate the enduring legacy of John Coltrane with a family-friendly festival inspired by his fearless creativity and lasting impact on music. Enjoy hands-on artmaking, gallery activities, and a live performance by […]
This special program will feature screenings of Speakin’ Trane and Passing Through, followed by a discussion with writers and directors Anyabwile Love, Shakeem Williams, and Larry Clark. The conversation will be moderated by Stephanye Watts.
Isaiah Collier will present his "Collier Plays Coltrane" program to close the series with a special performance honoring the music and impact of John Coltrane through innovative interpretations and original compositions.
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