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GREETINGS, JAZZ LOVERS ! ! ! Once again, it gives me great pleasure to bring you a Musical Excursion into JAZZ VIOLIN. We salute Stephane Grappelli, Classical and Jazz Violinist. Mollie Ducoste's violin artistry will due him justice, supported by a lineup of Jazz instrumentalists that are the cream of Philly's Jazz community. You won't […]

Join us for an energizing performance of music from South America while you visit St. James' farmers market. We'll be in the field with inspiring rhythms that will help you enjoy the morning and the St. James community!

South Philadelphia was a hotbed of jazz in the early to mid-20th century, home to many important jazz musicians and countless clubs, theaters, and other venues where the music was played. In this 90-minute tour you will visit key sites and hear fascinating stories of South Philly jazz musicians and the places they played. The […]

Master maestro ODEAN POPE is a Philadelphia founding father of jazz saxophone, a prolific composer, arranger and treasured educator. Odean Pope’s music is consistently on the edge, and he's been described as a “tenor terror” by JazzTimes. A musician’s musician, Odean has attracted some of the most exciting musical minds to collaborate with him over […]

This three-session virtual course taught by Kit O'Toole, traces the history of Philadelphia or “Philly” Soul. Class Schedule: Thursdays - Sept. 9, Sept. 16 and Sept. 23 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM This three-session virtual course taught by Kit O'Toole, traces the history of Philadelphia or “Philly” Soul, which greatly impacted not only the sound […]

Willie Nelson, Blackbird Presents, Live Nation, and the Outlaw Music Festival Tour are thrilled to be back on the road again. Willie Nelson & Family are returning to the TD Pavilion at the Mann this September with Sturgill Simpson, Gov’t Mule, and Margo Price. Proof of vaccination is required.

PRISM in the Parks with Melissa Aldana and Terell Stafford: 9/12 @ Gorgas Park in Roxborough The intrepid PRISM Quartet (saxophones) launches the third phase of its colossal HERITAGE/EVOLUTION commissioning project with PRISM in the Parks, free concerts in three Philadelphia parks featuring Blue Note recording artist/tenorist extraordinaire Melissa Aldana and jazz trumpet virtuoso Terell […]

PRISM in the Parks with Melissa Aldana and Terell Stafford: 9/13 @FDR Park Philly The intrepid PRISM Quartet (saxophones) launches the third phase of its colossal HERITAGE/EVOLUTION commissioning project with PRISM in the Parks, free concerts in three Philadelphia parks featuring Blue Note recording artist/tenorist extraordinaire Melissa Aldana and jazz trumpet virtuoso Terell Stafford. PRISM, […]

PRISM in the Parks with Melissa Aldana and Terell Stafford: 9/14 at Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown The intrepid PRISM Quartet (saxophones) launches the third phase of its colossal HERITAGE/EVOLUTION commissioning project with PRISM in the Parks, free concerts in three Philadelphia parks featuring Blue Note recording artist/tenorist extraordinaire Melissa Aldana and jazz trumpet virtuoso […]