August 04, 2022
Maria Marmarou
Philadelphia Hometown Hero
“As much as people talk about New York, Chicago, or New Orleans, Philly definitely has its own thing. It’s so communal, and it’s really cool to be a part of that.”
Read MoreWe hope you’ll take advantage of the programs we have developed, explore our Hometown Heroes, and find out more about the Jazz Philadelphia Summit.
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PASSAGES
Our goal is to develop young musicians and create a respectful, mutually beneficial bond among the generations.
get more infoTHE CORE COOPERATIVE
The 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.
learn about the program
JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH
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 Whole Notes blog.
from the whole note hub
April 21, 2022
Spotlight On: Maya Belardo
CORE Cooperative
“I want my generation and younger to fall in love with jazz as I did.”
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May 12, 2022
Spotlight On: Nicholas Krolak
CORE Cooperative
Krolak believes that one’s artistic voice carries power “to uplift, to inspire, and to create thoughtful and meaningful change.”
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November 03, 2022
President’s Letter: November 2022
Jazz Summit 2022 Recap
Read about all the unique moments that made this such a memorable Summit — from inspiring keynote presentations and informative sessions to receptions, CORE cooperative performances and awards!
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