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Ruth Naomi Floyd is a vocalist, composer and educator.  She leads her own multi-faceted ensemble and her discography consist primarily of original compositions.   Served as Director of Jazz Studies at Cairn University, Langhorne, Pennsylvania and is an Artist in Residence at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ruth taught music for twenty years at The City School in Philadelphia. The Frederick Douglass Jazz Works is Ruth’s latest body of compositions for jazz septet, based on the speeches and writings of the great leading orator, abolitionist, writer, publisher, and statesman.  This body of work won the Best Vocal Recital Award at the San Francisco Classical Voice Audience Choice Awards for 2020-2021.

Make post-lunch slumps a thing of the past! Bring your lunch and picnic in the Plaza while listening to music that moves you. Featuring free live performances by emerging Philly artists, showcasing many genres of music from classical to jazz.

Featuring Drexel University Student Musicians

Kenneth Blake, Piano

Daniella Guigliano, Voice

On July 22, Ledisi, the New Orleans-born and Oakland-raised singer, and The Philadelphia Orchestra pay tribute to the legendary Nina Simone with a live performance of the album Ledisi Sings Nina.

Ledisi Sings Nina balances upbeat, big-band energy with atmospheric balladry, and an attention to historic detail that succeeds in updating the music for a modern hip-hop/R&B era. With the prowess of Ledisi’s voice, the artistry of The Philadelphia Orchestra, and the messages of Simone’s music, this performance is sure to speak to a generation facing the same harsh challenges and bitter struggles of the 1960s.

Get $20 off your ticket now through July 16 with promo code SAVE20.

The Jazz Philadelphia Summit will aspire this year to a holistic approach to personal and professional development and collective learning, healing, and sharing.

Jazz Composers Ensemble and John Swana Ensemble concert will be presented live in Caplan Recital Hall on Tuesday, November 29th at 7:00pm.

Everything old is new again - and vice versa - this holiday season with Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox's vintage-style Christmas celebration! The popular "vintage gone viral" musical collective will present an evening of timeless holiday classics alongside today's pop hits -- all remade in the classic styles that have earned PMJ millions of fans and sold-out concert dates all over the world: 1920s hot jazz, '50s doo wop, '60s Motown, and much more.

Join us for the monthly jazz jam session at the Flash. First set is Dave Mattock's Tap Room Band, then the stage is open to all jazz musicians, young and old, beginners to professional. House band hosts, and backline is provided, so just bring your axe. Free, but suggested donation of $15