Mar 18, 2025 3:00 PM
A Love Supreme at 60: Thoughts on Coltrane’s Masterwork
In his original liner notes to A Love Supreme, John Coltrane wrote: “Yes, it is true — ‘seek and ye shall…
For one set Friday night, March 21, Birdland in New York will turn into grand birthday bash for pianist Marian McPartland, who will celebrate her birthday in style with many of her musical friends.
The legendary pianist/composer/educator/radio host and all around jazz ambassador will be joined by Karrin Allyson, Barbara Carroll, Regina Carter, Bill Charlap, Ravi Coltrane, Dave Douglas, Jon Faddis, Nnenna Freelon, Jim Hall, Jackie King, Jason Moran, Chris Potter, Loren Schoenberg, Curtis Stigers, Dr. Billy Taylor, Clark Terry, George Wein, Phil Woods, and more. Peter Jennings will host and comedian Alan King will also make an appearance. McPartland will perform with her guests featuring two different rhythm sections: bassist Bill Crow and drummer Joe Morello, and bassist Gary Mazzaroppi and drummer Glenn Davis. Cover for the event, which starts at 8 p.m., is $50. Call Birdland at 212-581-3080 for more information.
“This is one of the great gifts that Coltrane gave us — he gave us a key to the cosmos in this recording,” says John McLaughlin.
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In his original liner notes to A Love Supreme, John Coltrane wrote: “Yes, it is true — ‘seek and ye shall…
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Singer Andy Bey, who illuminated the jazz scene for five decades with a four-octave range that encompassed a bellowing…
