My, my, my. Another special weekend afternoon at @montclairpubliclibrary . SAT, 5/30. A sparkling first-time quartet: PHEEROAN AKLAFF, CHRIS DINGMAN, STEVE LEHMAN, STOMU TAKEISHI. Expect creative music at the highest level. As always, it is FREE. Join us.
A program of The Peter Bodge & Seed Artists Jazz Library at the MPL.
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THURS. 6pm. Montclair Public Library.
PHEEROAN AKLAFF leads our journey into the music and life of the great multi-instrumentalist/composer/ heart of the NYC jazz loft scene, SAM RIVERS. As a colleague of Rivers, Pheeroan will have firstperson insights, so don't miss this.
As always, it is FREE.
We Listen. We talk. We listen some more.
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THURS, APRIL 9. We dig into the music and life of a true creative force in modern jazz, SAM RIVERS. Brilliant multi-instrumentalist, composer, heart of the NYC jazz loft scene in the 70s. Our man PHEEROAN AKLAFF, colleague of Rivers, will guide us through the music, share stories, and pull excerpts from Rick Lopez's remarkable 768-page masterwork, SAM RIVERS SESSIONOGRAPHY: A WORK IN PROGRESS. Special session.
6pm. FREE.
At @montclairpubliclibrary .
We Listen. We talk. We listen some more.
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THIS SATURDAY. 2pm. Montclair Public Library. Join us and our guide, pianist and NYU musicologist KWAMI COLEMAN, for a screening of the deeply compelling, Oscar-nominated documentary film SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D'ETAT. Post-film Q&A with Professor Coleman.
It is FREE.
A program of The Peter Bodge & Seed Artists Jazz Library at the MPL and The Adult School at the MPL.
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Q: Where will you be on SUNDAY at 4pm?A: Montclair Public Library.
A rare opportunity to see/hear THE TOMEKA REID/MARTY EHRLICH DUO performing new works + JULIUS HEMPHILL's compositions for his legendary duo with ABDUL WADUD. Going to be a special afternoon. And it's FREE.
A program of The Peter Bodge & Seed Artists Jazz Library at the MPL.
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Gentlest reminder:
THIS SUNDAY. 4pm. Montclair Public Libary. THE TOMEKA REID/MARTY EHRLICH DUO will perform new works + JULIUS HEMPHILL's compositions for his legendary duo with ABDUL WADUD. If you know, you know this is can't-miss; if you don't, trust those who know, join them at 4 on Sunday. Bonus: it is FREE.
A program of The Peter Bodge & Seed Artists Jazz Library at the MPL.
#tomekareid #martyehrlich #abdulwadud #juliushemphill #altosax #clarinet #cello #jazz #montclairnj #montclair #library #libarylife #njjazz #flute #duo #livejazz
!!!! (!!!!) Mark it down: SUN, 3/22. 4pm. At @montclairpubliclibrary . THE TOMEKA REID/MARTY EHRLICH DUO performing new works + JULIUS HEMPHILL's compositions for his legendary duo with ABDUL WADUD. Thrilled to host Tomeka and Marty through The Peter Bodge & Seed Artists Jazz Library at the MPL.
And it's FREE.
Do. Not. Miss. This.
Do not.
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FEB 12 at @montclairpubliclibrary .
Multi-instrumentalist/composerand Sun Ra scholar SCOTT ROBINSON guides us through the music of SUN RA. Scott's Louis Armstrong listening session
last month was revelatory. Can't wait to see and hear his take on Sun Ra. Join us.
We listen. We talk. We listen some more.
THURS, FEB 12. 6pm.
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Scan the QR code to register for URBAN STOMP LIVE! at @montclairpubliclibrary . SAT, FEB 7. 2-4pm. An exploration and celebration of more than 200 years of social dance and music history. Presentation by creator and curator DERRICK LEÓN WASHINGTON, PhD. Live dancers + participatory dance. Live music featuring the brilliant pianist ALEXIS MARCELO. Video. And food!
Based on Dr. Washington's ongoing exhibit at @museumofcityny . (Through Feb22. Link in bio.)
A partnership with the Institute for Jazz Studies at Rutgers and the Adult School at the MPL.
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