Spotlight on: Thaine Smith
6/23/22 | By cmoncla
When something feels right, you know it. Thaine Smith, a Philadelphia guitarist, composer, and sound engineer, says that though he’s had many other jobs, when he hits the stage, he […]
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Spotlight on: Lora Sherrodd
6/23/22 | By cmoncla
“Apart from my advocacy for women in music, creatively my focus is instrumental approach to vocal improvisation by paying special attention to rhythms, phrasing, and articulation. I try to emulate […]
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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.
8/13/21
Jazz Philadelphia Summit 2021
Our 4th Annual Jazz Philadelphia Summit won’t be stopped by a resurgence of the pandemic—because the spirit of music can’t be stopped, even when stages are silent.Â
8/12/21
USArtists International Announces 2021 – 2022 Deadlines
Grants are designed to encourage the presence of U.S. performing artists on international stages and in the global arts community
8/12/21
Norman Connors
Today, the 70-something-year-old marvels at the path his life took from living in tenement housing doors away from famed comic Bill Cosby to headlining across the globe alongside jazz, R&B, and soul music legends.
8/12/21
Welcome to our new website!
Like jazz itself, the Jazz Philadelphia website is a living thing. With your involvement, the site will grow, flourish and serve a creative community that is second to none.
8/12/21
Arts practitioners and artists: emergency rental assistance
Arts practitioners and artists who have been experiencing housing instability, or are having trouble making rent payments as a result of the coronavirus pandemic do have some support options.
7/15/21