Remembering Lee Morgan, the Aqua Lounge, and “the Strip”
Monday, July 10, 2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Age:
All Ages Born and raised in Philadelphia, Lee Morgan became one of the biggest names in jazz before turning twenty and played on hundreds of records before his tragic death in 1972. His final hometown performance was on “the Strip” at the Aqua Lounge, located at 52nd and Chancellor Streets where a state historical marker commemorating the legendary trumpeter will be installed.
On the occasion of Lee Morgan’s 85th birthday, Blackwell Regional Library will host an afternoon of remembering. Come out and share your memories and photographs, hear stories about Lee Morgan and the Aqua Lounge, and celebrate West Philly’s rich cultural history.
Co-Hosted by All That Philly Jazz - https://phillyjazz.us/
Light refreshments will be served!
Philly Haps
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VinylCon! - 70+ Vendors, 100,000+ Records, Full Bar, Food Trucks, Vinyl DJ’s (Day 2) | 10:00am - 4:00pm | 23rd St. Armory | All Ages |
| WKDU Presents: WKDU Brunch Takeover at Johnny Brenda's MOTHER'S DAY EDITION with DJs Amy & Gio | 1:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | All Ages |
| Memphis May Fire / Caskets / Wind Walkers / Elijah | 7:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
| Chris Farren / Oceanator / Maura Weaver | 7:30pm | Ukie Club | All Ages |
| Ethan Tasch / Grace Gardner | 8:00pm | PhilaMOCA | All Ages |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deafheaven / Gatecreeper / Trauma Ray | 7:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
| Teen Mortgage / Upchuck | 7:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Hustle | 5:30pm | The Lounge at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
| Ministry / My Life With The Thrill Kill Cult / Die Krupps | 8:00pm | Franklin Music Hall | All Ages |
| Pet Symmetry / PONY / Jimmy Montague | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcandra / Saidan | 7:00pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
| William Tyler / Time Wharp | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| Sharada Shashidar | 8:00pm | Solar Myth | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dash Rip Rock | 7:30pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
| West Philadelphia Orchestra | 7:30pm | Black Squirrel Club | 21+ |