Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday you can find Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society will play (for FREE no less) in Rittenhouse Square across from Parc. 3-5 piece bands providing tunes for drinking, picnicking, dining, and simply walking with each coming beautiful day in Philadelphia. The band draws from a songbook of classic jazz with […]
Drummer Bernard "Pretty" Purdie is a highly influential and innovative musician who, to date, has recorded on over 3000 albums. He has recorded in-studio for Steely Dan, Isaac Hayes, Donny Hathaway, B.B. King, Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklyn, and James Brown. Due to this massive recording output, his drumming has naturally influenced beat-makers from Funk, Soul, […]
Band From Earth LLC presents: Sam Jones Jazz Tribute hosted by Richard Hill Jr. A tribute has been organized by bassist Richard Hill to honor the legendary bassist Sam Jones who passed away from lung cancer in 1981. Enjoy a smooth night of jazz, and participate in a jam session immediately following the second set. […]
BILLY STRAYHORN PROJECT! Celebrating the Life, Legacy and Music of Billy Strayhorn Featuring Vocalist Tyrone Brown and the Dave Posmontier Trio, Philadelphia, PA Brownbox proudly presents the BILLY STRAYHORN PROJECT featuring Tyrone Brown and the Dave Posmontier Trio. Two performances only, Monday, November 29th at 7:00pm and again at 8:30pm, at the Our House Culture Center […]
Trombonist Hailey Brinnel brings her voice and her instrument to Fellowship Hall. About this event Jazz Bridge President and vocalist, Rhenda Fearrington proudly hosts “Jazz @ Fellowship Hall” Third Wednesdays Concert Series at Ridge Avenue Methodist Church, 7811 Ridge Avenue, Phila., PA 19128. Please join us on December 15 as we welcome trombonist/vocalist Hailey Brinnel […]
The holiday classics come alive featuring the 20+ piece Work in Progress Orchestra led by Patrick Tice Carroll and the area's top vocalists About this event The holiday season will come alive as Patrick Tice Carroll brings his Work in Progress Orchestra to Cherry Hill for a festive show of holiday songs. With more than […]
Ars Nova Workshop and WRTI FM present a special live performance by a generation-spanning trio of jazz luminaries at the storied Ruba Club About this event Join us for a special live performance by a generation-spanning trio of jazz luminaries, featuring saxophonists Odean Pope and Immanuel Wilkins and Danish drummer Kresten Osgood. 8:00PM March […]
Nightlife meets….something new! It’s a free concert and a party – all powered by the brightest talent the region has to offer. From bebop to hip-hop, neo-soul to salsa, the music doesn’t stop! An eclectic series of performance events in partnership with Jazz Philadelphia, REC Philly, and MALPICA & AFROTAINO.
The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy invites you to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month in Philadelphia this April with free Neighborhood Jazz Performances. Pianist Tim Brey is an in-demand jazz pianist, composer and educator living in Philadelphia. Tim is a graduate of Temple University with a Bachelor’s of Music in Jazz Studies, where he […]
The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy invites you to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month in Philadelphia this April with free Neighborhood Jazz Performances. The Mysterious Traveler All Stars are an ensemble of some of the best composers and performers culled from the six year old, Mysterious Traveler Concert Series, presented as a collaboration between […]
Jazz Cocktail – First Thursday Every Month Do you like Jazz? Do you play? You are invited to sit in or just sit back and enjoy! The first Thursday of each month Mike Kaplan of MK and Friends hosts the Kelly Center Jazz Cocktail, a jam from 7 to 8:30pm. All are welcome! For more info, contact […]
Part of jazz in fairmount’s ongoing community concert series, this mother’s day program will feature two musical experiences for the whole family. jazz at lemon hill is a community-focused, family friendly, event featuring local artists, businesses, and neighborhood partners. all artists are local philly musicians ready to share their talent with our community. 4p - […]
Featuring Luke O'Reilly and the Philly Jazz Divas
Pianist and Music Director showcases a multi-generational roster of favorite Philadelphia jazz vocalists.
Luke Carlos O’Reilly – Music Director
Vocalists: Sherry Butler, Jeannie Brooks, and Hailey Brinnel
Instrumentalists: Matt Parish – bass, Jonathan Blake – drums
Nominated for a Grammy for the very first time in the band’s history for their album ‘Swirling’ on Strut in the Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album category. Recorded in Spring 2019 pre-pandemic and released in October 2020, the album was recorded at Rittenhouse Soundworks in Philadelphia and was the Arkestra’s first new studio recording to emerge in over 20 years, capturing them at the peak of their powers.
Philly has long been a jazz hub, with cool cats like John Coltrane, Lee Morgan, Jimmy Smith, and Benny Golson calling the city home. Such figures were mainstays in the clubs and concert halls that made up an integral part of the mid-20th century urban landscape. This tour will highlight key locations and stories from Philly’s heyday as a jazz mecca in the 1950s and 1960s up until the present.
Jazz on the Green is a showcase of local music culture, set within the lush green space of Fisher Park, in the heart of Olney. The event was launched in 2016 and grew into an annual tradition with an increasing audience, up until the pandemic in 2020. After a two year hiatus, we are bringing this beloved community event back. Olney Culture Lab is joined by Fisher Park Alliance and Gibson School of Music to produce this event. Confirmed featured performers so far are: Professor Randy J. Gibson & Double Portion, Malik Henry & NuERA, and Kendrah Butler Quartet.
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