“Live Review: Outsiders Fest in Philadelphia Jamaaladeen Tacuma's funky, bold, and fashionable festival celebrates its fifth anniversary ”
THE 2019 OUTSIDERS IMPROVISED & CREATIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL April 2019 Celebrates Philly Jazz Philadelphia PA -- Jam-All Productions, led by renowned jazz bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma, presents the fifth annual Outsiders Improvised & Creative Music Festival. Organized by Jam-All and curated by Tacuma, this year's 5-event festival continues its mission of showcasing diverse styles of risk-taking, progressive music and groundbreaking artists in April for Philadelphia’s Jazz Appreciation Month. This year's festival theme is "invasion of the outsiders," celebrating the contributions of mavericks, interlopers, refugees, and strangers to the culture of music.
The 2019 Outsiders fest begins on Saturday and Sunday April 13th & 14th at South Jazz Parlor, 600 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Saturday and Sunday Night: Saturday Night: Jamaaladeen Tacuma Bass, Sumi Tanooka Piano, Ronnie Burrage Drums, Braxton Bateman Trumpet, Tarus Mateen Bass. Sunday Night: Jamaaladeen Tacuma Bass, Oliver Lake Sax, Kelvyn Bell Guitar, Nazir Ebo Drums. There will be two sets each night at 7pm and 9pm. Admission is $25 and tickets are available online through southrestaurant.com or by phone at (215) 600-0220. BUY TICKETS Click Photo
The Outsiders Improvised & Creative Music Festival 2019 and Philadelphia's Clef Club of Jazz are thrilled to present a film by Shirley Clarke Ornette: Made In America Philadelphia Premiere. Followed by a Panel Discussion moderated by Dan Buskirk featuring members of the cast. Ornette: Made in America is essential for anyone hoping to understand the history of jazz and the fertile creative exchange that highlighted the 60’s and 70’s in America. It is a portrayal of the inner life of an artist-innovator. At Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz April 17 2019 6-9 pm FREE event- You must RSVP to guarantee entry (215) 893-9912.
Outsiders Improvised & Creative Music Festival Presents: Synergy Effect: Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Will Calhoun (of Living Colour), Marc Ribot These three need no introductions a first time meeting of 3 powerhouse improvisers sharing the stage for the first time together. Tacuma has collaborated with both in separate configurations and understands the Synergy that take effect when the three take the stage together. This will be a monumental event. Akeem's Razor ft. Matthew Stewart (trumpet- Streetlight Manifesto) warms the stage Sun, April 21, 2019 Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm $16 Advance / $20 Day of Show
A Grand Finale highlighting Philadelphia's contributions to Improvised & Creative Music will take place Friday April 26th at the Community Education Center (CEC), 3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104; Lineup : Gary Bartz (Sax), Fay Victor ( Vocals), Jamaaladeen Tacuma ( Bass), Chuck Treece Drums, New Ghost, Marco Oppedisano ( Guitar) , HPrizm ( Electronics), Retrograde, TR7 (Electronics), Julius Masri (Drums) , Richard Hill ( Bass) , Blake Fleming (Drums), Harold E. Smith (Sacred Sounds)
