Jazz Bridge Project and Friends of Hawthorne Park present Mid-Summer Jazz Fest hosted by Rhenda Fearrington, Jazz Bridge President. Featuring Chelsea Reed & the Fairweather Five and V. Shayne Frederick Culture.
The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy is proud to support this free event through the Neighborhood Arts Programs.
THE BATTLE OF JAZZ LEGENDS: LOUIS ARMSTRONG AND CANNONBALL ADDERLY
The lyrical beauty and piercing trumpet sound of Louis Armstrong and the soulful melodic saxophone music of Cannonball Adderly helped shape the jazz scene as we know it today. A night of impassioned melodies from Satchmo's West End Blues to Cannonball's Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.
This evening at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, and in this installment of the “Jazz Cultural Voices” concert series saxophonist Donald Harrison, joins Kevin Diehl and the Ashe All Stars celebrating these musical traditions and their impact on the current day.
Join us in an evening celebrating the musical ties of Jazz, Afro Cuban Rumba and Lucumi Song Culture.
THE ANNUAL CEDAR PARK JAZZ SERIES RETURNS THIS SUMMER! Join Cedar Park Neighbors on four Friday nights this summer from 6 to 8 PM in Cedar Park for music, dancing, and community. Celebrate West Philly’s incredible musical talent with an amazing lineup: June 3: The Dirk Quinn Band June 24: The Philadelphia Clef Club Ensemble July […]
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.
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A NIGHT AT THE UPTOWN, PHILLY'S R&B PALACE
JULY 23 | $25 ($15 MEMBERS)
From the Supremes to The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and more, the Uptown holds a special place in Philadelphian hearts. Night after night, people filled the theater to enjoy performances by the best R&B and jazz artists. Join us as we revisit Philly’s palace of R&B hits and hitmakers.
Philadelphia’s robust network of arts & culture organizations will be celebrated every week as they perform in the center of the city. Supported by PNC Bank, the shows will range from orchestral serenades and ballet ensembles to jazz instrumentals and beyond. Attendance is free for all, but seating in the Greenfield Lawn is limited. Bring-your-own blanket or chair encouraged.
The Arts on Center Stage is generously supported with funds from the Center City District Foundation (CCDF). To learn more about CCDF’s initiatives or to donate, visit supportccdf.org.
Saturday Night Jazz 2 Performances: 5 pm and 7 pm Performances will be held outdoors, weather permitting.
AFRO-ZILLIAN: AN AFRO-BRAZILIAN MUSIC PARTY JULY 30 | $25 ($15 MEMBERS)
From samba to mangue beat, the rhythms and sounds brought to Brazil from Africa continue to inspire the music of contemporary Brazilian artists. An evening filled with the hypnotic blend of African and Brazilian rhythms will be brought to life in this lively concert.
A great experience delighting all of your senses! Perfect for getting out of the house with friends, family, that special someone, or just a me-date :)
Start with a lively paint and sip with guided painting (or paint yo