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 […]

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 […]

CD Release for the #1 chart topping 'Jawanza Kobie Jazz Composer' released earlier 2021 Jawanza Kobie would simply like to be known as a composer in the truest sense of the word. Ever since he was young boy he idolized the music of Beethoven, George Gershwin, Aaron Copeland and began learning to notate his compositions […]

All Virtual Performances! Noon Saturday, September 18 Streaming here www.lancasteravephilly.com/jazzfest A Tribute to Grover Washington, Jr. This year's festival is a tribute to Grover Washington Jr, featuring The Grover Washington Jr Legacy Tribute band! Other performers include Glenn Bryan and Friends, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, Denise King and Friends, Chris Aschman and Trinidelphia, TC […]

Please join us for a fun community event. Meet new friends, greet your neighbors, listen to some amazing jazz musicians, and enjoy the day on our lovely campus.

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County and our partnering non-profit organizations at our free community event for all ages! Guests are welcome to come out to our first annual, Music in the Park Event from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m, where they can enjoy LIVE music from local cover artists, Cara Cartney and […]

Please join Ars Nova Workshop and The Woodlands for a closing celebration of the New Grass program series featuring Karen Smith’s Spiritual Atmosferic Cleansing, a yoga and live harp session featuring the music of Alice Coltrane with Spirits Up!, and a very special performance by a generation-spanning trio of jazz luminaries featuring saxophonists Odean Pope […]

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 […]