A sonic tribute to the Ascended One. Alice McCloud Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda Featuring Destiny Muhammad, Harp Rebecca Kleinmann, Flute Laura Klein, Piano Leon Joyce Jr, Drums Chico Lopez, Bass Richard Howell, Saxophone
Experience a soul-stirring afternoon at the Rootstock Center in North Oakland. Starting at 2:00 p.m the legendary Saint John Coltrane Church leads a vibrant gathering filled with the transformative power of spiritual jazz, global music and collective positive vibration. This is more than just an event; it is an opportunity to honor the 100 year centennial of John Coltrane's birth, learn about the story of the Coltrane Church, and the power of their unifying message at this pivotal moment. Join us for the joyful uplifting of their enduring legacy, bringing us together to celebrate the spiritual jazz legacy of John Coltrane.
Featuring chai and mango lassi by Couchdate and food by Skycafe's Kenny Annis (pre-purchase meal ticket encouraged)
Vegan BBQ by Chef Kenny from SkyCafe
2:00 - Doors Open 2:30pm - South Asian Raga Tribute to John Coltrane (Prasant Radhakrishnan, Sameer Gupta & Siddique Ahmed 4:00pm - 5:00 - Social hour with Coltrane Church 5pm - Destiny Muhammad Trio 6pm - Collaborative Cross-Genre Jam Session 7pm - Event ends.
$63 includes meals
Destiny Muhammad is a Recording/ Performing Artist | Band Leader | Composer & Producer.
Her genre Celtic to Coltrane is cool and eclectic with a feel of Jazz & Storytelling to round out the sonic experience.
Destiny collaborations, curations and commissioning include: Grace Cathedral Christmas Concert Series Stanford Jazz Festival featured Artist, Santa Cruz Symphony Recital Series, a San Jose Jazz Fest Jazz Aid Commissioned Artist, Guest/ Collaborator with Composer Marcus Shelby for Zaccho Dance ‘The Peoples Palace’ and featured on KQED Podcast & Sunday Music Drop
SFJAZZ Teaching Artist/ Tribute to Native American Jazz Artist Jim Pepper and Guest Artist for Living Jazz Tribute to Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
Destiny is an Elected Governor of the The Recording Academy, San Francisco Chapter, SFJAZZ Teaching Artist, ASCAP Songwriter Awardee, Chamber Music America/ Doris Duke Foundation Performance Plus Awardee and California Arts Council Legacy Fellow.
