An Afro-centric Musical Tribute to John Coltrane on His Birthday

Oaktown Jazz Workshops Jack London Square Oakland, CA

I invite you and your friends to be present at our special tribute performance in honor of John Coltrane's birthday at Oaktown Jazz Workshops in Jack London Square in Oakland.

Titled "The Last Trane to Africa," we'll focus on the Afro-centric side of Trane's music. In addition, our special guest Avotcja has created a riveting, new poem for the occasion that she will premiere at the show. So, get ready for an adventurous and uplifting evening of truly healing music and words.

Pieces include:

Africa

Dahomey Dance

Spiritual

Tunji (with Avotcja)

Afro Blue

John Coltrane

Trane Tracks (hang solo)

and more...

Musicians:

Richard Howell – saxophones, vocals

Frank Martin – piano

Gary Brown – double bass

David Frazier – global percussion

Ian Dogole – global percussion

Avotcja (special guest) – poetry, percussion

This concert is part of Jim Bennett's "In The Moment" series, presented in collaboration with Oaktown Jazz Workshops. This show is also supported by Jazz in the Neighborhood's Guaranteed Fair Wage Fund.

Tickets are available at the door with a suggested donation of $20.

We hope you'll be with us.

Cheers, Ian Dogole