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| A Love Supreme Celebrating the Legacy of Alice & John Coltrane September 14 - November 20, 2021 Hudson Hall Hudson, NY  A LOVE SUPREMECelebrating the Legacy of Alice & John Coltrane SEPTEMBER 14 – NOVEMBER 20, 2021 CURATED BY CAT HENRY PRE-SERIES TALK BY: ASHLEY KAHN A Love Supreme: The Lives and Music of Alice & John Coltrane CONCERT SERIES PERFORMANCES BY: BRANDEE YOUNGER TRIO ORRIN EVANS TRIO JD ALLEN TRIO "My music is the spiritual expression of what I am — my faith, my knowledge, my being...When you begin to see the possibilities of music, you desire to do something really good for people, to help humanity free itself from its hangups...I want to speak to their souls." ― John Coltrane You're creating − it comes from the heart, the spirit, the soul. You're not manufacturing somebody else's plan, somebody else's blueprint, somebody else's idea that's not yours. So when you're creating, that's the beauty side of art, you know? It comes from within you. – Alice Coltrane Hudson, NY – Hudson Hall is proud to present A Love Supreme: Celebrating the Legacy of Alice & John Coltrane, a concert series honoring the enduring vision of two artists whose work, love, and influence symbolize artistic achievement and Black excellence. Curated by Cat Henry, a veteran arts producer who joined the Hudson Jazz Festival after stepping down from a leadership role with Jazz at Lincoln Center, the series was originally programmed as part of the 2021 Hudson Jazz Festival: Special Edition, which was postponed due to the pandemic. Kicking off on September 14 with a free talk about the Coltranes by GRAMMY award-winning music historian and author Ashley Kahn, the series features three distinct performances by artists at the forefront of the contemporary jazz scene: Brandee Younger Trio (September 18), Orrin Evans Trio (October 16) and JD Allen Trio (November 20). All ticket holders will be required to wear masks and provide proof of vaccination to attend. To ensure access, all three concerts will be live streamed free from Hudson Hall's grand performance hall (reservations required). Concert tickets start at $25, with a Series Pass for all three concerts priced at $100, and Sponsor Tables for 2 and 4 that include pre-set nibbles and beverages starting at $150. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit hudsonhall.org or phone (518) 822-1438. Hudson Jazz Festival Curator Cat Henry said: "When John Coltrane met Alice McLeod (Coltrane) in 1963, he had already achieved fame as a saxophonist and composer, and she was a pioneering female jazz pianist. They fell deeply in love and became spiritual soul mates and musical travelers. The innovative music they each went on to create, including John's 'A Love Supreme' and Alice's 'A Monastic Trio', explores the intersection of earthly and divine love, and was intended as a force for good. We honor their legacy, providing space for jazz musicians to respond creatively to the life-altering impact of the past 18 months, channelling the Coltrane spirit to present innovative music that has the power to heal, entertain and inspire." A LOVE SUPREME: FULL SCHEDULE PRE-SERIES TALK: ASHLEY KAHN: A Love Supreme - The Lives and Music of Alice & John Coltrane Tuesday, September 14 at 6pm Free, reservations recommended. GRAMMY award-winning music historian Ashley Kahn, author of A Love Supreme: The Story of John Coltrane's Signature Album and other popular books, delivers a presentation focusing on the lives and music of John and Alice Coltrane. Balancing musical insight with fascinating stories, Kahn will bring their careers into a modern-day perspective—discussing the musical influences and spiritual devotion they shared, even as their music proved so influential, enduring, and vastly different. MAIN STAGE CONCERT LINE UP: BRANDEE YOUNGER TRIO Saturday, September 18 at 7pm "Younger taps into the spiritual well that fuelled the art of both Ashby and Coltrane, yet she remains ever-cognizant of the time in which she lives and plays." - All About Jazz Harpist Brandee Younger infuses her music with jazz, soul, and classical influences, digging deep into the harp tradition pioneered by Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby. Recently signed to Impulse Records, the future is bright for this rising star as she steps out of the shadow of her forebears to create her own legacy on this exceptional instrument, accompanied by Endea Owens on bass and EJ Strickland on drums. ORRIN EVANS TRIO Saturday, October 16 at 7pm "Mr. Evans is a viable candidate for jazz's most resourceful and invigorating contemporary pianist." – New York Times Philadelphia native, pianist, composer and educator Orrin Evans has always followed a vigorously individual path, believing passionately in the power of artistry to help people. His singular vision has led him to release poignant recordings on his label Imani Records, with his small group or as leader of the Captain Black Big Band. With the Orrin Evans Trio, featuring Luques Curtis on bass and Mark Whitfield Jr. on drums, expect shuffle blues, soft ballads, and a dash of Philly soul. JD ALLEN TRIO Saturday, November 20 at 7pm "Mr. Allen has become one of today's most exciting tenor saxophonists not by trying to spotlight his own virtuosity…but by defining a new way of playing in a group. With the trio, his focus is on deepening your listening — on burrowing down." – New York Times In a review of JD Allen's most recent release, "Toys / Die Dreaming" (August 2020) Larry Blumenthal of the Wall Street Journal stated, "Mr. Allen is an essential voice on jazz's landscape for both his force and his restraint, as well as for the beauty of his tenor saxophone's sound". Allen and his co-creators, Ian Kenselaar on bass and Nic Cacioppo on drums, weave a mesmerizing narrative with short melodies as jumping off points for collective improvisation, underpinned by deep grooves and unexpected rhythmic motifs. ABOUT HUDSON HALL Hudson Hall (www.hudsonhall.org) is a cultural beacon in the Hudson Valley, offering a dynamic year-round schedule of music, theater, dance, literature, workshops for youth and adults, as well as family programs and large-scale community events such as Winter Walk. Located in a historic landmark that houses New York State's oldest surviving theater, Hudson Hall underwent a full restoration and reopened to the public in April 2017 for the first time in over 55 years. In 2019, through an extensive program encompassing live performance, art exhibitions, city-wide festivals, free community events and workshops, Hudson Hall served an audience of 50, 000 and employed over 400 artists and skilled technicians, making it a valuable contributor to Columbia County's $8 million creative economy. Approximately 70% of Hudson Hall's programs are free of charge or subsidized to ensure equitable access to the arts. write your comments about the article :: © 2021 Jazz News :: home page |