7/14/22
Spotlight on: Hiruy Tirfe
“Philadelphia means everything to me. I would love to see this city back on the map. My hope for Philadelphia as a jazz city is to bring back the value of our music, musicians, artists and lovers of the arts.”
6/23/22
Spotlight on: Thaine Smith
“Nothing has the same feeling of belonging as playing live with others! Ever since I started playing the guitar I wanted to perform original music live. It has always been a yearning of mine, and to make a living performing for others would be a true blessing.”
6/23/22
Spotlight on: Lora Sherrodd
"Jazz music is an art form that stems from a place of oppression and the oppression of women is a subject that is rarely discussed within the genre. My hope is that writing this music will spark conversation about the current situation of women so that we can begin to create spaces for women in music.”
6/9/22
Spotlight on: Connor O’Neill
“I think that we as a city can work harder to create spaces and events that uplift newer artists, and especially artists who push boundaries.”
6/7/22
Spotlight on: Kenny Rosario-Pugh
“I love playing Jazz and the unique freedom improv gives me. I also want to be an important part of helping the Jazz scene in Philly to grow.”
6/2/22
Spotlight On: Geraldine Oliver
“Continuing my mission as a healer, I see using this music to help people heal. Heal their minds, hearts and spirits. Jazz is the healing force—my mantra."
6/1/22
Spotlight On: Paul Geiss
“I hope for Philadelphia's jazz scene to cultivate enough of an audience in the city and the surrounding suburbs that it will provide real financial support for established and up-and-coming artists.”
5/12/22
Spotlight On: Nicholas Krolak
Krolak believes that one’s artistic voice carries power “to uplift, to inspire, and to create thoughtful and meaningful change.”
5/11/22
Spotlight On: Eric McGarry
"The Philly scene is overflowing with amazing players and a strong sense of community. Philly is like no other scene, the players truly support each other and have strong support from older more established musicians."
5/6/22
Spotlight On: Brandon Dennis
“Music has been there to express the depths of my joy and pain when no words were present. Music has always been my greatest passion. Attending the CORE cooperative program will guide me in taking the necessary steps to take my greatest passion and curate that passion into a viable career.”
4/21/22
Spotlight On: Maya Belardo
“I want my generation and younger to fall in love with jazz as I did."