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December 08, 2021
GRAMMY® voting season has begun and we are Philly proud!
Please join us in celebrating these outstanding Grammy nominees
At Jazz Philadelphia, we lift up the accomplishments of Philly-born or Philly-based artists throughout the year.
Read MoreDecember 01, 2021
Watch the Summit 2020 New Sounds, New Voices Session
Featuring 2022 Grammy nominees Brandee Younger and Jazzmeia Horn
The panel discusses how the next generation will lead the way. Against all odds, Jazz continues to move forward with fresh approaches to music-making.
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December 09, 2021
Motown Gospel announces signing of The Baylor Project
The four-time GRAMMY® nominated duo has Philly roots
Their second album, “Generations,” was most recently nominated for the Best Jazz Vocal Album as part of the 2022 GRAMMY® Awards.
Read MoreDecember 06, 2021
Sun Ra Arkestra receives first-ever GRAMMY® nomination
And drops single to celebrate
Grab the limited edition 12″ featuring two songs from the album’s recording session and a limited edition of “Swirling” pressed on orange vinyl.
Read MoreDecember 08, 2021
Jazzmeia Horn and Her Noble Force Nominated for “Dear Love”
Summit alum receives GRAMMY® nomination for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
And she is headed to Philly January 14-15, 2022. Don’t miss it!
Read MoreDecember 07, 2021
Christian McBride Big Band Among 2022 Jazz GRAMMY® Nominees
“For Jimmy, Wes And Oliver” nominated for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Philly Hometown Hero McBride will return to Village Vanguard for Annual Residency in December and outside Philly in February 2022
Read MoreStories on GRAMMY® Nominees
May 09, 2020
Randy Brecker
Philly Hometown Hero
Trumpet great Randy Brecker is a legendarily prolific voice across the worlds of jazz, rock, pop, and R&B.
Read MoreMay 05, 2020
Joey DeFrancesco
Philly Hometown Hero
The story goes like this: Philadelphia pianist Eddie Green led a jam session at the Not Quite Cricket room at the Latham Hotel every Sunday, and it was always packed. One night a 9-year-old kid came in with his parents and wanted to sit in on piano…
Read MoreApril 25, 2020
Christian McBride
Philly Hometown Hero
While acclaimed bassist and bandleader Christian McBride has toured internationally, appeared on more than 300 recordings as a sideman and is a six-time Grammy Award winner, he’s never forgotten his regional roots.
Read MoreApril 21, 2020
Marshall Allen
Philly Hometown Hero
Allen speaks about how Sun Ra’s concept of the “spirit of the day” isn’t an abstraction, and the idea says a lot about his creative longevity.
Read MoreJuly 14, 2021
Just Fooling Around: Christian McBride
In the late 1970s, I became the Director of Settlement Music School’s Queen Village branch, and of the Rohm and Haas Jazz Ensemble.The ensemble attracted some of the area’s most talented young music students. The first generation of students was chosen by audition from students involved in the city‘s six week Better Break Music Camp and the second generation had the exceptionally talented elementary students Joey Defrancesco and Christian McBride…
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Jazz Bridge presents saxophonist Carl Cox at Collingswood Fundraiser
Jazz Bridge Vice Present Kevin Johnson proudly hosts “Jazz in the Wood,” First Thursdays Neighborhood Concerts at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Ave, Collingswood, NJ. Please join us on January 6, 2022 as we welcome saxophonist Carl Cox to Collingswood. This is a special fundraiser to benefit Jazz Bridge. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.
Read MoreKimmel Campus Presents
Five-time Grammy winner DIANNE REEVES is the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world. As a result of her breathtaking virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B stylings, Reeves received the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings – a Grammy first in any vocal category.
Read MoreJazzmeia Horn and Her Noble Force Nominated for “Dear Love”
Summit alum receives GRAMMY® nomination for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
And she is headed to Philly January 14-15, 2022. Don’t miss it!
Read MoreTimeline
“I don’t care much about music. What I like is sounds.” Dizzy Gillespie
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