Jazz Harpists: Music of Alice Coltrane at Alphabet City, North Side

The second of three concerts created by Yoko Suzuki exploring the history of female jazz harpists and composers and the rarely heard contributions they made to the jazz scene.

Featuring Nuiko Wadden, principal harpist of the Pittsburgh Opera and Ballet Orchestras.; Yoko Suzuki - alto sax; Jeff Grubbs - bass; James Johnson III - drums

This month spotlights Alice Coltrane whose talents as a composer, singer, pianist, and harpist led her to create a distinctive style combining elements of gospel, classical, and jazz music.

This program starts with a presentation by Dr. Tammy L. Kernodle, professor of African American music, jazz, and gender at Miami University. Then Yoko and her fellow musicians take the stage to pay homage Ms. Coltrane.

Nuiko Wadden

Dr. Tammy L. Kernoodle

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