As part of our Sounds of Philadelphia series, we are inviting Fringe Fest shows to pop-up on Broad Street. On Friday, 9/18, join us for a free pop-up performance of “Hermit Jazz” by Cornelius Boots

“What if what you knew about flutes was only part of the story? In the very old days, fluting had heft. These intentional, slow-crafted compositions reconnect to this elemental power. Return to the root through solo woodwind adventures, dark green Zen and forgotten breathing methods.

"It's like solo Jethro Tull ... on Dagobah." [Chauncey B., discogs]

Featuring original compositions plus the occasional Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix or John Coltrane arrangement, this is an intentional presentation of the soul-shifting tone of a rare low-pitched, root-end bamboo flute. At the crossroads of solo recital, porch blues, spiritualist séance and cave ritual, we will shift to an elemental perception and participate in a breath-powered odyssey that is both rustic and virtuosic – earthy and ethereal. It will engage subtle-perception and transmit the range of vital energies that saturate primeval nature.”

Note: Though this event is free, this Fringe show will be presented in its entirety later this month. For tickets and more info: Link here