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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Des Yeux / LEYA / MANNA | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| Dead Boys | 8:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
| Circa Waves / Friday Pilots Club / Maddy Davis | 8:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terror Cell Unit / Mt. Ida / Half/Cross / Territory | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
| The Linda Lindas / Pinkshift | 8:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
| Ron Gallo | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother Ali / Jabee / DJ Abilities | 8:00pm | Milkboy Philly | 21+ |
| Goldie Boutilier / Sedona | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| Zoh Amba Sun Ensemble | 8:00pm | Solar Myth | 21+ |
| Laila! | 8:00pm | The Lounge at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Park / Hot Milk / Savage Hands / South Arcade | 7:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
| Lee Bains / Driftwood Soldier | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
| Rhett Miller & Josh Rouse | 8:00pm | Music Hall at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
| Kingfishr | 8:00pm | The Lounge at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
| The Ancients (Isaiah Collier, William Hooker, William Parker) Night #1 | 8:00pm | Solar Myth | 21+ |