Turtle
Island Quartet Friday, May 9, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
(Program)
Ventura Missionary Church
(Map)
500 High Point Drive
Ventura, California
David Balakrishnan, Violin
Evan Price, Violin
Mads Tolling, Viola
Mark Summer, Cello
A Love Supreme
The Music Of John Coltrane Given the proper conditions,
a work of art can transcend both genre and era, claiming
its rightful place in the universality of human expression
that justifies the very existence of mankind. Such is the
case of John Coltrane's jazz epiphany, A Love
Supreme. Recorded four decades ago at a time when the country
was deeply troubled by issues of race and war, Trane's
music was a personal statement of redemption and salvation
that struck a chord in the hearts of millions, becoming
one of the most enduring jazz recordings of all time.
The string quartet form itself continues to thrive in the 21st century in no
small part due to its impressive history of similar achievements
in its two hundred year old canon. In exploring John Coltrane's
musical legacy, the Grammy winning Turtle Island Quartet
continues its own tradition of employing the string quartet
form to shed new light on the timeless joy and beauty contained
in the greatest music of the American jazz masters. The
concert program will present an in-depth look at this landmark
recording in the greater context of the music that preceded
and followed, a time many consider to be the last great
evolutionary period of jazz. First Half:
In keeping with the jazz tradition, the first half of the program will be announced
from the stage.
Second Half:
John Coltrane (arr. Mark
Summer)
Moment's Notice
John Coltrane (arr. David Balakrishnan)
Naima
John Coltrane (arr. Evan Price)
Countdown
John Coltrane (arr. David Balakrishnan)
A Love Supreme I. Acknowledgement
II. Resolution
III. Pursuance
IV. Psalm
Turtle
Island Quartet
