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: Johnny Brenda’s Sunday Brunch w/ Allison Error & Kirby | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| Emperor X / Little Hag / Soft Idiot | 7:30pm | Ukie Club | All Ages |
| WKDU Supports: (Film) Upfront w/ Black Punks Philly Documentary Screening | 7:30pm | Vox Populi | All Ages |
| Smoko / Eight / Cowboykillerr / Pushing | 8:00pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |
| Vivian Girls | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| The Strike | 8:00pm | Underground Arts | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mella / Body Thief / Postdrome | 7:00pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |
| A Darkness Is Spreading Across North America Tour: No Cure / Big Ass Truck / Bayway / BOLTCUTTER | 7:30pm | Ukie Club | All Ages |
| Maul / Flesher / Gored Embrace | 8:00pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Varukers / Violent Society / The Slads / Real Shocks | 6:30pm | Upper Darby American Legion Post 214 | All Ages |
| Jacoozy | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
| Cate Keenan / Opheliaxz / Carrie DeCunzo Mirande | 7:30pm | Pageant : Soloveev | All Ages |
| WKDU Supports: King Missile (Dog Fly Religion) with Cheer-Accident and George Korein & The Spleen | 7:30pm | The Rotunda | All Ages |
| Jena Malone / Wet World | 8:00pm | PhilaMOCA | All Ages |
| Lucius Arthur / Caroline Quinn | 8:00pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |