Free June 6 one-day festival in Philly featuring Sumi Tonooka

[felser]

Sponsored by the Olney Culture Lab, headed by a friend of mine, Ambrose Liu.   I plan to be there with my wife!

https://olneyculturelab.org/event/jazz-on-the-green-at-fisher-park/

Jazz on the Green at Fisher Park

June 6 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Venue: Fisher Park 
West Spencer and North 5th Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19120

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Jazz on the Green will bring live music to the Olney section of Philadelphia on Saturday, June 6. This multi-generational showcase will present four distinguished groups of musicians including the venerable Professor Randy J. Gibson & the Double Portion Ensemble, Composer & Pianist Sumi Tonooka, Roy Suarez Quintet and a performer to be announced.

The event will be held from 3 pm – 7 pm.

To register for this event, go to jazzonthegreen2026.eventbrite.com.

In case of inclement weather forecast, the event will be moved indoors at Gibson School of Music at 5425 North 5th Street.

Jazz on the Green is produced by the Olney Culture Lab (of the CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia).

Main support for this event is given by William Penn Foundation. Additional support provided by Councilman Anthony Phillips, The Jazz Foundation of America, Olney Community Collaborative, Fisher Park Community Alliance and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

Visit olneyculturelab.org to learn about all our programs, events and activities.

[tranemonk]

Wish I could be there... I've been a big fan of hers for years but have never been able to see her live. Enjoy the show!

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56 minutes ago, tranemonk said:

Wish I could be there... I've been a big fan of hers for years but have never been able to see her live. Enjoy the show!

I've only seen her once - she opened for somebody (may have been Ted Curson) at one of the amazing concerts Leo Gadson produced at the Ethical Society back in the late 70's (see picture for some of the shows - I was able to attend the McLean, Juju, & Curson, and wish I had made the others.  The Juju was very poorly attended, but a great show).  She was like 20 years old when I saw her, but already played beautifully.