We hope you’ll take advantage of the programs we have developed, explore our Hometown Heroes, and find out more about the Jazz Philadelphia Summit.
Our goal is to develop young musicians and create a respectful, mutually beneficial bond among the generations.
get more infoThe CORE Cooperative fosters a resilient and mutually supportive community through an entrepreneurship and wellness program that serves diverse cohorts of jazz musicians and professionals in Philadelphia.
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We celebrate our local community each spring with an awards program, a jam-packed schedule of jazz events, and even more Hometown Heroes profiles.
celebrate our heroesLooking for info on jazz scholarships, teaching opportunities, workshop, or grants? Visit our Community Calendar.
Our annual thought leadership conference draws attendees from around the country and world. It’s the place we come together to discuss new business models and innovative approaches to community building; center the voices of musicians and educators making big impacts; fosters career-moving connections among artists and other professionals; and celebrate our vibrant community with music and cross-disciplinary art.
May 11, 2022
CORE Cooperative
"The Philly scene is overflowing with amazing players and a strong sense of community. Philly is like no other scene, the players truly support each other and have strong support from older more established musicians."
Read MoreMarch 24, 2022
WRTI to launch new Danish jazz podcast with an event featuring Odean Pope, Immanuel Wilkins, and Kresten Osgood
Station manager Bill Johnson says, “As a leader in jazz programming since 1969, WRTI wanted to provide American music lovers with this incredibly revealing series that showcases a powerful history and relationship between the U.S. and Denmark through jazz.”
Read MoreMay 01, 2022
Grants, Residencies, and Development for non-profits and individual artists
Highlights: The Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation's ArtsCONNECT application is now open for "touring projects between September 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 and the NFA grant program has reopened for Latinx artists and organizations of all disciplines based in the U.S.
Read MoreApril 20, 2022
CORE Cooperative
"The experience of musical healing always reminds me that being a musician is a powerful and important job, and this inspires me to get back on stage and bring audiences an experience that is sincere and meaningful.”
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