Daily News, August 24-31

On the 24th, a feature on guitarist Skip Heller, now back in his hometown of Philly (after cutting a record at Memphis' Sun Studio) with a new organ trio; and a pick for Tito Puente, Jr. in Camden (hey, it was a slow week). On the 27th, a feature on two upcoming Coltrane-related events: the Labor Day weekend 2nd annual Tranestop Festival, headlined on Sunday by Odean Pope, and Bobby Zankel's premiere of a new 4-part suite on Trane's birthday (Sept. 23) at North Philly's Church of the Advocate. On the 31st, a big cover piece (with sidebar - that I can't seem to find right now - and highlights) on the Live Arts Festival/ Philly Fringe, which I'll be covering in-depth over the next two weeks. Also, a pick for Philly-by-way-of-Venezuela percussionist Marlon Simon.