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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.”
Read MoreMay 11, 2022
Spotlight On: Eric McGarry
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.”
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May 02, 2022
UArts Capital Campaign Raises $67.2 Million
Restricted funds for programs and academic disciplines, renovations of historic buildings, and scholarships are among the enhancements to the arts school
The completion of a first-ever comprehensive campaign helps to establish a tradition of philanthropy that had been lacking compared with some other local schools.
Read MoreMay 01, 2022
Arts Funding Opportunities Round-up: May 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 MoreMay 04, 2022
Register for the PMAY and School District’s Shared Professional Development Day
A virtual event on May 13.
The Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth’s (PMAY) and School District of Philadelphia are presenting 9 sessions on topics like performance psychology, student engagement, Autism in the classroom and more.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2022
Orrin Evans and Kevin Eubanks release duo album
‘EEE: Eubanks-Evans-Experience’ was recorded both in the studio and at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia
The pair will be on tour next month and will be at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia on April 22, the Jazz Gallery in New York on April 23, and City Winery in Washington, D.C. on April 24.
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April 21, 2022
Spotlight On: Maya Belardo
CORE Cooperative
“I want my generation and younger to fall in love with jazz as I did.”
Read MoreApril 20, 2022
Spotlight On: Kyle Andrews
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.”
Read MoreApril 13, 2022
Lovett Hines Wins Jazz Journalists Association Award
Philadelphia icon honored for his contributions
Other regional winners include bassist, composer, and educator Ed Hrybyk of Baltimore, Massachusetts-based Terri Lyne Carrington, a drummer, composer, and educator who has been a keynote speaker at the Jazz Philadelphia Summit; and Sara Donnely from Washington, D.C., a longtime jazz advocate who administers programs that support jazz musicians at South Arts.
Read MoreApril 01, 2022
Philadelphia’s Rising Women in Jazz
Here are a few women who are making their mark on our city
The city of Philadelphia honors the legacy and tradition of jazz music, by providing exceptional educational resources that continue to contribute to the profound jazz community that has been established here.Temple University and University of the Arts, two of Philadelphia’s premier institutions of higher learning, have exceptional jazz programs where students can hone in on their craft…
Read MoreApril 17, 2022
April President’s Letter: Jazz Appreciation Month 2022
A Jazz Bridge Concert that reminds us what jazz does best: it serves and builds community.
The experience was yet another confirmation of the promise of our soon-to-be-launched Passages program. Passages will connect musicians across generations using the jam session medium as a foundation for mentorship, storytelling, and transference of cultural knowledge. When youthful energy meets seasoned experience, everyone gets lifted.
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Two Philadelphia debuts at Ars Nova Workshop
Adam O’Farrill’s Stranger Days on May 6 and “Of Shadow and Substance” on May 8
Stranger Days is the acclaimed, adventurous quartet led by a third-generation member of one of jazz’s most innovative family trees and Of Shadow and Substance” is a newly commissioned work by sound artist Lea Bertucci, with an opening set by bassist Luke Stewart.
Read MoreApril Jazz Shows at World Cafe Live
Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month
Four opportunities in April to see Jazz at WCL, starting off with the Eubanks Evans Experience on April 22.
Read MoreLove Notes project Celebrates Black Art
Events will honor the legacy of John Coltrane, feature artists such as Yesseh Furaha-Ali
The forthcoming Love Notes Project is the brainchild of Rebecca Graham. It’s part of an arts education and advocacy program that will showcase and celebrate the rich legacy and historical significance of Black Philadelphia performing artists and cultural producers.
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“I don’t care much about music. What I like is sounds.” Dizzy Gillespie
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