John Coltrane Memorial Concert's "An Evening of Ballads & Blues"

"An Evening of Ballads & Blues" : the 39th Annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert. Tickets: $30 general admission, $25 students/seniors, $40 VIP [all ticket prices include service charge]. For tickets: http://mytickets.northeastern.edu , 617-373-4700; further information: http://www.friendsofjcmc.org , 617-671-0789.This year's annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert (est. July 17, 1977) provides an exploration of some of the ballads and blues compositions of Coltrane, whose accomplishments as a composer are oftentimes overshadowed due to his tremendous legacy as an acclaimed, explosive and brilliant improviser. "An Evening of Ballads & Blues" timing couldn't be better, with this year's tribute providing an opportunity for performers to come together and breathe new life into some of the signature songs and melodies of Coltrane’s majestic legacy. It is also significant that September 23, 2016 marks the 90th anniversary of the great musician’s birth and this year’s JCMC at Northeastern University is the 30th anniversary of this unique collaboration between creative performing artists and a major institution of higher education.The 2016 JCMC ensemble is composed of master musicians, most of whom are based in the Boston-area, with many having made multiple annual concert appearances. Featured will be Carl Atkins (reeds and woodwinds), Billy Buss (trumpet), Consuelo Candelaria (piano), Jeff Galindo (trombone), Jason Palmer (trumpet), Bill Pierce (reeds and woodwinds), Ron Savage (percussion), Nat Reeves (acoustic bass), Rick Stepton (trombone), Stan Strickland (reeds, woodwinds and voice), and Bobby Tynes (reeds and woodwinds).The performance repertoire will feature ballad compositions chosen from such masterpieces as “Naima”, “Crescent”, “Lonnie’s Lament,” and “Dear Lord.” Blues compositions will include “Blues Minor,” “Mr. Day” and “Blue Train.” All these Coltrane works will be presented in new arrangements showcasing the ensemble’s great musicianship, prowess and flexibility.Eric Jackson, hailed as the "dean of Boston jazz radio" and recognized nationally, will serve as host for the evening, which this year is being co-presented by Friends of John Coltrane Memorial Concert (fJCMC) in collaboration with the following divisions at Northeastern University: Center for the Arts, Office of City & Community Affairs, Music Department, and Global Studies Department.The John Coltrane Memorial Concert is co-produced by Leonard Brown and Emmett G. Price III. Further information on this year's concert, as well as a detailed history of the JCMC, can be found at http://www.friendsofjcmc.org