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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKDU Presents: Sunday Brunch at Johnny Brenda's featuring Birthday Boy Yoni and WPRB's Dana K | 1:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | All Ages |
| Pucker Up! / Westmain / Monster Truck Fire Truck | 7:00pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |
| TOWER | 7:30pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Jay / Stone Cold Grace / Allison Stiel | 7:00pm | Silk City | 21+ |
| Reba Meyers | 7:30pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
| Sour Windows | 8:00pm | PhilaMOCA | All Ages |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Eater / Jasno Swarez / JIM E BROWN / Nancy Strong | 7:30pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
| Jack Symes | 7:30pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
| Jazz Jam w/ Orrin Evans | 8:00pm | The Lounge at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
| Barrington Levy | 8:00pm | Ardmore Music Hall | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Options / Soft Surface / Smile Machine | 7:00pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |
| SOUND TYPE 2025: Yu Su x Elissa Suh | 8:00pm | Asian Arts Initiative | All Ages |
| ERIC13 & THE PINHEADS / Goddamnit / Ratrod / Mikey Primadonna | 8:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
| Santiago Cruz | 8:00pm | Music Hall at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
| PEARL | 8:30pm | The Lounge at World Cafe Live | All Ages |