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 […]
Meet up, mix, and mingle. Shake off the workday and head to the Kimmel to grab drinks, catch up with friends, and enjoy free, live entertainment. Performances capture a wide-ranging roster of top-shelf DJs, bands, and emcees.
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 - […]
World Cafe Live’s long-running Jazz Jam is for musicians and listeners alike. House band The Ironman Trio will start the evening with a few tunes before they invite a rotating lineup of players to the stage. Instrumentals and vocalists are welcome to sign up and sit in throughout the evening.
The Ironman Trio is Francis Gattis on Drums, Chris Coyle on Bass, and Marcell Bellinger on Piano.
Two chances to see her: 7 PM and 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Horn is a 2017 & 2019 Grammy Award Nominee, 2013 Winner of The Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition & 2015 Winner of The Thelonius Monk Institute International Jazz Competition.
Guest Conductor Byron Stripling returns to the POPS with a ‘s marvelous star-studded array of guest vocalists and musicians in ‘S Wonderful ’S Gershwin, May 13–15 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus. The concert features the full Philly POPS orchestra, along with Broadway stars Nikki Renée Daniels, Ryan Silverman and Allison Blackwell, with incredible pianist and Steinway artist Charlie Albright.
Two chances to see her: 7 PM and 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Horn is a 2017 & 2019 Grammy Award Nominee, 2013 Winner of The Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition & 2015 Winner of The Thelonius Monk Institute International Jazz Competition.
Guest Conductor Byron Stripling returns to the POPS with a ‘s marvelous star-studded array of guest vocalists and musicians in ‘S Wonderful ’S Gershwin, May 13–15 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus. The concert features the full Philly POPS orchestra, along with Broadway stars Nikki Renée Daniels, Ryan Silverman and Allison Blackwell, with incredible pianist and Steinway artist Charlie Albright.
SuperBlue: Kurt Elling featuring Charlie Hunter with Huntertones at Ardmore Music Hall Sunday, May 15, 2022 Seated Doors: 5:45 PM | GA Doors: 6:15 PM | Show: 7:00 PM ---------------------------------------------------------- NO proof of vaccination or negative test is required for entry to this show* Mask wearing is encouraged, and ultimately at each person’s discretion. *Entry requirements vary […]
Guest Conductor Byron Stripling returns to the POPS with a ‘s marvelous star-studded array of guest vocalists and musicians in ‘S Wonderful ’S Gershwin, May 13–15 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus. The concert features the full Philly POPS orchestra, along with Broadway stars Nikki Renée Daniels, Ryan Silverman and Allison Blackwell, with incredible pianist and Steinway artist Charlie Albright.
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 May 18, 2022 as we welcome guitarist Jim Dragoni to Fellowship Hall. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15 online in advance at Eventbrite and at the door. Students admission is $5 with ID and children under 12 years old get in for free!
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.
May 27th Sets at 8 and 10 PM This performance will seek to celebrate Larry McKenna and also the strong organ tradition of Philadelphia. Original compositions as well as those from Philadelphia composers such as Larry will be included in the set list. Personnel: Ben Turner (guitar), Larry McKenna (tenor saxophone), Pat Bianchi (organ), Patrick […]
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.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of live music while savoring a selection of wines throughout our Gardens. Sip along to exceptional jazz and, after the sun goes down, catch our jazz-inspired Take the A Train to Birdland Illuminated Fountain Performance to round out your day. Performers include Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Christian McBride’s New Jawn, The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, The Hot Sardines, Lucas Brown Trio, and Unison Featuring Tony Miceli.