Jamaaladeen Tacuma Quartet featuring Tyshawn Sorey Outsiders Black Music Month double celebration

Name: Jamaaladeen Tacuma Quartet featuring Tyshawn Sorey Outsiders Black Music Month double celebration
Start: 2026-06-13T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-13T23:00:00-04:00
Location: South Jazz Club

Schedule

Sat Jun 13 2026 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

South Jazz Club | Philadelphia, PA

A Double Milestone: Tacuma at 70 & Coltrane at 100
Join Outsiders Improvised & Creative Music at South Jazz Kitchen for a landmark musical event that honors Black Music Month as legendary bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma celebrates his 70th birthday alongside the centennial of the titan John Coltrane. In this special engagement, the Jamaaladeen Tacuma Quartet featuring Tyshawn Sorey presents a transcendent reimagining of Tacuma’s storied repertoire alongside selections from his acclaimed Coltrane Configurations project.
The Sound: Deep Grooves & Velvet Soul
Moving beyond the avant-garde edge, this performance shines a spotlight on the melodic heart of Tacuma’s work. His signature bass lines are transformed into deep, velvet grooves that anchor the room in a jazz-infused, soulful embrace. This is an intimate, forward exploration that blends the sophisticated improvisational spirit of the Philly scene with a lush, soul sensibility.
The Ensemble
Jamaaladeen Tacuma (Bass & Vocals): The master architect of the groove.
Tyshawn Sorey (Percussion): A monumental force, bringing masterful restraint and polyrhythmic sensitivity.
Yesseh Ali (Saxophone & Vocals): Delivering soaring, Coltrane-inspired melodies.
Key Hutch (Guitar & Vocals): Providing atmospheric textures and harmonic depth.
Experience a night where history meets the future of the groove. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness world-class instrumentation in the heart of Philadelphia.