Spotlight On: Nicholas Krolak
5/12/22 | By cmoncla
Bassist and composer Nicholas Krolak is a young veteran of the Philadelphia jazz scene. He’s spent the last decade working as a sideman, experiencing new styles, and studying with the […]
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Spotlight On: Eric McGarry
5/11/22 | By cmoncla
If you’ve recently hung out at Chris’s Jazz Cafe on a Friday night for the late night hang, you’ve probably run into guitarist, composer and educator Eric McGarry. Since moving […]
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12/8/21
GRAMMY® voting season has begun and we are Philly proud!Â
At Jazz Philadelphia, we lift up the accomplishments of Philly-born or Philly-based artists throughout the year.
12/8/21
Jazzmeia Horn and Her Noble Force Nominated for “Dear Love”
And she is headed to Philly January 14-15, 2022. Don't miss it!
12/7/21
Christian McBride Big Band Among 2022 Jazz GRAMMY® Nominees
Philly Hometown Hero McBride will return to Village Vanguard for Annual Residency in December and outside Philly in February 2022
12/6/21
Sun Ra Arkestra receives first-ever GRAMMY® nomination
Grab the limited edition 12″ featuring two songs from the album’s recording session and a limited edition of "Swirling" pressed on orange vinyl.
12/4/21
Jazz Jam with Omar’s Hat
This series features young local talent from across the city. Past jams have been dedicated to Philly and for those who are fighting against the injustice and racism against the Black community.
12/1/21
Watch the Summit 2020 New Sounds, New Voices Session
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.
11/24/21
This year’s Summit theme, Awakening, was tailor-made for the moment
Don’t miss out on the fantastic advice and beautiful reflections of your community
11/22/21
Hometown Hero Orrin Evans receives Jazz Road Tours grant
Through Jazz Road Tours, artists can apply for up to $15,000 to help support touring their work into communities across the country.
11/2/21
Join us for the In-Person Homecoming Jam at The Kimmel
Luke Carlos O’Reilly will lead with Arnetta Johnson and many other artists including Michael Spearman, Arturo Stable, Monnette Sudler, and more!
11/2/21
Amina Claudine Myers Honored with Living Legacy Award
The Living Legacy Jazz Award is important because it recognizes not only the body of work of an artist, but also transmission of skill through mentorship and education. It’s about artists who are more than their musical legacy—they are creating paths for future artists.
9/28/21
The Summit will be a very different experience this year
The theme of this year’s Summit, AWAKENING, invites presenters and attendees to pause, acknowledge where we are and what we continue to go through—as humans, as communities, and as an industry.
8/25/21
The PCC Master Class Series
8/25/21
Philly pianist set to release his third album in the pandemic
Micah Graves has been busy writing music, recording his debut album “Med Nama" plus two others, and anticipates recording two additional albums in 2022.
8/19/21
Money for Artists
South Arts offers offers grants up to $15,000 to allow musicians to play an array of venues in rural communities or places where it is more challenging to let the music speak.
8/19/21
19-year-old jazz trumpet player creates all-women’s big band
Fox was inspired to create this all-women’s big band after recognizing that most of the jazz greats she was being taught in school were mostly men.