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When The Saints Go Marching In
Apr 22, 2020
Oh when the saints go marching in,
Oh when the saints go marching in,
Oh Lord I want to be in that number,
When the saints go marching in.
Observations of the fallout from this global COVID-19 pandemic and its particular damage to the international Jazz community, and to the Black community in the U.S., makes it clear why the Read More....
Living With The Isolation Blues
Apr 18, 2020
Once again, we'd like start off by extending BIG THANKS to those of us that are venturing out everyday working at in trains, trucks, buses and planes, as well as those at hospitals, fire houses, post offices, police stations, grocery and hardware stores, military bases and government buildings keeping things running and keeping us safe and Read More....
And The Beat Goes On!!!
Apr 3, 2020
Welcome to Jazz Appreciation Month 2020. Unfortunately, here we all are roughing out an unprecedented health crisis, which is ironically reminiscent of the average apocalyptic horror film as seen on Netflix. On the most part, we’re all staying at home, trying to stay positive and busy. To those of us that are venturing out everyday Read More....
Empty Stages & Possibilities
Mar 26, 2020
It is hard to comprehend, but there are empty streets and highways, empty trains and planes, empty restaurants and bars, empty stages and concert halls everywhere around the world. In lieu of the current, global COVID-19 health crisis, PJP has cancelled our April 2020 - Jazz Appreciation Month activities. There is a probability that Read More....
Occupy Our Minds
Mar 19, 2020
In lieu of our current, of our current, global health crisis, PJP's April 2020 - Jazz Appreciation Month activities are cancelled. There is a possibility that the May events will also be cancelled.
That said, it is very important that we keep our minds occupied with affirming and engaging activities. Besides checking in on your Read More....
Stay Well, Stay Safe
Mar 15, 2020
In these anxious days, some among us may actually get sick and it is pretty clear that many of us are already "sick & tired." However, we must remain calm and stay focused. Pay attention to official channels and instructions. As a sound engineer in California put it, "The message is simple: you may be healthy, but others in your Read More....
Pat Martino Campaign
Mar 14, 2020
About five years ago, PJP reached out to Philadelphia Jazz musicians asking them to share stories about their experiences and lives for an upcoming book. One of the first to respond was legendary guitarist, Pat Martino (Patrick C. Azzara). We expected a powerful and/or emotionally gripping story considering his survival from a brain aneurysm, Read More....
