About this Event
ELAN TROTMAN
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Two Shows 7pm and 9pm
We request guests to arrive by 6:30 pm to be seated for the 7 pm show
Doors Open at 5:50 pm
Saxophonist Elan Trotman, has quickly become one of jazz’s most thrilling and emotive performers as he continues to stand out and push boundaries as a composer, performer, teacher and recording artist. Trotman’s playing, though inspired by Grover Washington, Jr., Kirk Whalum and Najee, displays his own fresh ideas and distinctive tone. So much so that the New England Urban Music Awards, and The Barbados Music Awards both named him Jazz Artist of The Year on multiple occasions.
Trotman is also the Executive Producer and host of the Barbados Jazz Excursion, a jazz and golf weekend getaway which brings over 300 music lovers to the island every Columbus Day Weekend. Past performers include Jeff Lorber, Javier Colon, Gerald Veasley, Brian Simpson, Althea Rene, Marcus Anderson, Peter White and Jeffrey Osborne. Elan is also the founder of the Never Lose Your Drive Foundation – a Non-Profit which directly funds the Headstart Music Program. Headstart Music provides FREE weekly instrument instruction to students ages 7-11 on saxophone, trumpet, flute, clarinet and percussion. In 2016, over $6,000.00 was raised at the Jazz Excursion Weekend and Golf Tournament. All proceeds go towards tutor salaries, instrument maintenance and supplies for the program.
Born and raised in Barbados, the native island of pop star Rihanna, and educated at the world-renowned Berklee College Of Music in Boston,Trotman approaches jazz in his own way. Blending Caribbean rhythms from his roots with skillful horn textures, his playing is full of surprises.
Trotman has recorded and performed with a number of world-class musicians, including Michael McDonald, Roberta Flack, Jonathan Butler, Keiko Matsui, Johnny Gill, Jeffrey Osborne, Sheila E, Marcus Miller, Will Downing, Earl Klugh, Jeff Lorber, Peter White, Peabo Bryson, Brian Simpson and many others. A huge sports fan, Trotman has performed the National Anthem on numerous occasions for such teams as the Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers. As an avid sports fan, Elan has provided entertainment for numerous celebrities including The Bronson Arroyo Band, Cold Pizza on ESPN with Woody Page, Jeffrey Osborne Celebrity Golf Classic, Chris Tucker Charity Golf Tournament, Ray Allen Golf Tournament, Hot Stove Cool Music with Peter Gammons and Theo Epstein.
As a recording artist Elan has topped the Billboard Radio Charts over 10 times. As a solo artist charting songs include “Heaven In Your Eyes” feat. Brian Simpson, “Tradewinds” feat Peter White, “Master Blaster”, “As” feat. Lin Rountree, “Thoughts of Sumer” feat. Will Downing, and “Smooth N Saxy”. Collaborations that have topped the charts include “Magic Men” (Marion Meadows), “Groove Me” (Greg Manning), “Just What You Need” (Brian Simpson), “Smooth (Cal Harris) and “Ride Along” (Julian Vaughn).
DISCOGRAPHY
2009 – “This Time Around” with special guests Ahmir
2011 – “Let’s Have a Good Old Time” with special guest Kirk Whalum
2013 – “Love and Sax” with special guests Cindy Bradley, Brian Simpson and Tony Terry
2014 – “Tropicality” with special guests Peter White, Jeff Lorber, Paul Brown, Terri Lyne Carrington
2015 – “LiveandUncut”
2016 – “Double Take” with special guest Will Downing
SAFE Re-OPENING STATEMENT at SOUTH JAZZ CLUB
While we are taking it slowly; starting with fewer tables, 50% indoor capacity, and a slightly smaller menu, we are promising to provide the same delicious food, stellar service and good old southern hospitality for which we are known.
We are carefully following all the recommendations of Philadelphia’s Health Department and guidance provided by the State of Pennsylvania, and we ask that you also comply with these regulations. We want everyone; our staff, our guests and our families to be safe.
-Tickets are sold at a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4.
For exceptions please call 267-225-8018.
• Our tables will be at least six feet apart.
• Parties dining indoors will be limited to a maximum of 4 guests per table.
• Our indoor dining staff will wear masks and face shields.
• Guests are required to wear masks except when eating or drinking.
We strongly recommend reservations, as our seating is limited and we want to avoid crowds of people waiting.
We’re glad to be back to work and look forward to seeing you soon.
The Management & Staff SOUTH Jazz Kitchen
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
South Jazz Club / Unscripted Jazz Series, 600 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, United States
USD 35.00