2017 SUMMERSTAGE SKED

P-Funk would be fun.

Robert Glasper - I discovered him recently as he's at Wilco's Solid Sound Fest the same weekend.

Ohio Players - They're still around?

Fela tribute would be interesting

Charlie Parker Jazz Fest looks good too.

I'm too far from NYC to attend any of these tho - have fun you New Yawkus . . .

Not listed (probably because it's sold out?):

Elvis Costello & The Imposters ~  15 Jun 2017 on ConcertWith.Me - http://cwm.io/81d6a1

 

I guess Elvis is not sold out yet, I just didn't know how to use their website.

Felt like the most appropriate place to post this, perhaps the ultimate "$20 Show Alert":

Pharoah Sanders / Brooklyn Raga Massive: Coltrane Tribute
"Tenor saxophonist Pharoah Sanders takes to the bandshell, after Brooklyn Raga Massive tips their cap to Sanders with a tribute to the music of Coltrane."

https://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-celebrate-brookly...

Tenor saxophonist PHAROAH SANDERS emerged from the storied and controversial John Coltrane ensembles of the 1960s, where he eschewed traditional jazz structures in favor of expressionistic, wondrous, nearly anarchic sound-making. Ornette Coleman once described him as "probably the best tenor player in the world," and his use of overblowing, "sheets of sound" and other extended techniques made him one of the most important figures in the development of free jazz. In the 50 years (almost to the day) since Coltrane's death, he has released over 30 records, dipping into modal jazz and R&B, but often sticking close to his free jazz roots. And with each new trail he blazes, he brings his signature "sound like a midnight riptide." (The New York Times)

BROOKLYN RAGA MASSIVE is the beating heart of Indian Classical music in New York City, hosting weekly jam sessions, educational outreach, and multi-act festivals to bring together lovers of Raga music around the city. As a nonprofit organization, their work is multifaceted and far-reaching, building a community of the music's listeners and players alike. Here, they tip their cap to Sanders with an Indian Classical tribute to the music of Coltrane.

DATE
Friday, Jun 23, 2017
6:30PM GATES/ 7:30PM SHOW

COST
FREE

LOCATION
Prospect Park Bandshell
9th Street & Prospect Park West
Brooklyn, NY 11215
United States

Aside from the jaw dropping Pharoah Sanders billing above, there some great artists playing at the free Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, too. Lee Konitz, Lou Donaldson, Joshua Redman. Great stuff over a weekend in August.

http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/charlie-parker-jazz-f...

Just to point out the Taj Mahal & Keb Mo show at Central Park is free:

August, 13, from 4pm-8pm {Free}

http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/event/taj-mo-taj-mahal-keb-mo-band-jontavious-willis/

Taj is playing out in California right now. I hope he feels well enough for this show. Keb Mo can pull this off. Taj is on my bucket list.

>> Brooklyn Raga Massive

ON THE RECORD:

Coltrane Raga Tribute

1. Blue Nile 07:13
2. Alabama 13:59
3. Journey in Satchidananda 07:27
4. Central Park West 04:52
5. Africa 07:34
6. Prema 10:47
7. India 13:22
8. After the Rain 05:57
9. Living Space 12:17
https://coltraneragatribute.bandcamp.com/album/coltrane-raga-tribute <<

Wow, would have loved to catch this. To hear some of this shit live... "Blue Nile," "Central Park West," fucking "Journey in Satchidananda" played by a raga/jazz collective. Damn.

Some photos:

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/pharoah-sanders-quintet-stormed-prospect-pa...