Welcome to Philadelphia Jazz Project
Fall Happenings
Sep 25, 2013
If you missed it, Listening Party#3 3 was a great success. Taking place at the cozy Pavilion on the beautiful grounds of the The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in the Andorra section of the city, we had a nice crowd who enjoyed both the music and the location. The weather was just chilly enough for the roaring fire that we had going in the fireplace, courtesy of colleague, John Abner. [Special Thanks to Paula Paul and the Germantown Artist Roundtable. Pictures from the event shot by Photographer, Bruce Turner are included on this page.]
Upcoming Events For September & October
As for what's coming up, here we go….
Monday, September 30th at 6:30p.m.
At District One Plaza; 3801 Market Street in West Philly, we present our first Community Conversation of the season.
Bright Moments 2: My Most Moving Musical Experience
In this discussion, we share our most memorable music moments, talking about the music we love and why we love the music. Special Guests: Thelma Anderson-Founder of the Coalition of Jazz Advocates, Dirk Quinn-Guitarist, Wilfredo & Candy Gonzalez-Owners of Centro Musical, DJ Sonny James-Illvibe Collective.
Our Community Conversations bring together the general public and experts to discuss pertinent cultural topics. Hosted by Homer Jackson, the process is informal and everyone is encouraged to dialogue on equal footing.
FREE admission, raffles, and refreshments, but you must RSVP.
Please RSVP at rsvp@philajazzproject.org
Sunday, October 13th; Noon - 4 p.m.
Philadelphia Jazz Project presents JAZZ WALK
Take a stroll with the PJP in beautiful Fairmount Park around the
East Park Reservoir starting at 33rd & Diamond Streets or 33rd & Oxford Streets.
JAZZ WALK is a FREE event, featuring Jazz Performances, and free snacks & water. Wear comfortable shoes for walking and if you need to, bring a portable chair.
Purpose: To create a one day place in our city to celebrate Philadelphia Jazz. On this day, we ask Philadelphians to join us answering the question: Is our local jazz history important enough for us to showcase and celebrate with the world?
Take the walk and show the world that it is!
No Rain Date!
If you'd like to volunteer for JAZZ WALK, please contact us at info@philajazzproject.org or call 267-259-3802.
If you were planning to attend our sponsor, The Painted Bride's Sunday Jazz Series Event Featuring The Fresh Cut Ensemble with Orrin Evans, piano from 2pm – 5pm....no worries, you can do both. we will have a free trolley leaving from the Bride at 11:30am to bring you to JAZZ WALK and returning to the Bride in time to get to the show.
To sign up for the trolley ride send, an email with your name and whether you want one or two seats to info@philajazzproject.org
Thursday, October 31st & Friday, November 1st at 8:00 p.m.
At the Painted Bride Art Center - 230 Vine Street
Philadelphia Jazz Project & Painted Bride Art Center Present
BOO!: An Intensely Spookin' Jazz Party
Featuring live music by a costumed, All Star Jazz Ensemble led by trombonist, Steve Tirpak featuring vocalists, Laurin Talese and Range Da Messenga, as well as musicians, Anwar Marshall, Jay Webb, Eric Wortham and others. They'll play spooky Jazz standards, funky Blues and R&B classics and frightening soundscapes. Come and chill or dance, be scared and show off your costume.
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at door, $15/18.75 for Bride Members
For more info or to buy tickets, check out the Bride website here:
So join us for these upcoming events and more.
Stay tuned to PJP at our website, or on Facebook, or Tumblr and/or your email box, we'll be in touch.
Listening Party#3 Photos by Bruce Turner:
Pianist Suzzette Ortiz chatting with Listening Party guests.
Germantown Artist Roundtable Chairperson, Paula Paul and guest chat and sip.
WRTI's J.Michael Harrison reminding everyone how much FREE costs.
