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May 3–10, 2001

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Sonny Fortune Quartet

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Saxophonist Sonny Fortune left Philadelphia for New York in 1967, lured by a gig with drummer Elvin Jones. Within weeks of the move, Jones’ former partner John Coltrane died, and Fortune found himself with some very big shoes to fill. He faced this challenge head-on, eventually working not only with Jones but also McCoy Tyner (another Coltrane alumnus) and Miles Davis (Trane’s erstwhile boss). In the years since, Fortune has continued to shoulder his hero’s legacy, even while carving out his own definitive space. Last year’s quartet album In the Spirit of John Coltrane (Shanachie) — his first outright homage — features familiar themes ("Olé" and "Africa") alongside a half-dozen original compositions. The results are personal and poignant, emphasizing not only Fortune’s mastery of the idiom but also the depth of his own identity. He returns to Philly resolutely his own man — but don’t be surprised if you hear ghosts in the room.

—Nate Chinen

Fri., May 4 & Sat., May 5, 9 & 11 p.m., $15, Chris’ Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St., 215-568-3131.

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