Welcome to Philadelphia Jazz Project
Mysterious Traveler - Nick Lombardelli
Mar 20, 2018
Mysterious Traveler 4 Concert Series
May 21st, 2018 / Nick Lombardelli
Parkway Central Library | Montgomery Auditorium
1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1189
All events in this series are FREE.
Mysterious Travelers 4: Further Investigations - a collaboration between The Free Library of Philadelphia and Philadelphia  Read More....
Musica Potente Mixtape
May 27, 2017
Latin music is a diverse and complex group of cultural expressions. Its roots lie deep at the intersection of European, Native and African cultures. Latin music has had profound impacts on Jazz. It is sometimes difficult to see where one begins and one ends.
Being here in Philadelphia, we are fortunate to be present in a diverse  Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Matthew Stewart
Jan 18, 2017
Mysterious Traveler 3 Concert Series
February 13, 2017 - 7PM | Matthew Stewart
Parkway Central Library | Montgomery Auditorium
1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1189
All events in this series are FREE.
Mysterious Travelers 3: Internal Investigations - a collaboration between The Free Library of Philadelphia and  Read More....
Pablo Batista - El Viaje
Jun 18, 2016
Saturday, June 25, 2016 | 8pm
Sunday, June 26, 2016 | 3pm
El Viaje
Temple Performing Arts Center [TPAC]
1837 N. Broad Street, Phila., PA 19122
For Tickets & More Info Visit El Viaje Website
Pablo Batista's El Viaje (The Journey) from Jill Frechie on Vimeo.
Pablo Batista is a Philadelphia rhythm master who  Read More....
If You Missed Them - Orkestra Rumpilezz
Mar 16, 2016
On Friday, July 31, 2015, Philadelphia experienced for the first time, the powerful, musical magic of Orkestra Rumpilezz, led by the remarkable, saxophonist, composer, conduct and educator, Letieres Leite. On their very first U.S. tour, this Brazilian big band, by way of the state of Bahia and the city of Salvador, joined by Afro-Cuban  Read More....
Happiest Of Holidays
Dec 24, 2015
2015 has been a great year for PJP!
From September 2015 to December 2015, our season has been full and rich.
Great performances.
Great audience responses.
From last January to the Fall of 2015, we also did some great things.
▪ We presented Love Notes for Valentine's Day at the Arch Street Meeting House.
▪ We showcased some awesome  Read More....
Learning About Ted Curson - Matthew Stewart
Oct 13, 2015
Upcoming on the PJP calendar is the Bill Barron/Ted Curson Celebration. This event features a local, all-star band that we named after one of Ted Curson's compositions; Quicksand. The ensemble is lead by Wilmington, Delaware-based trumpeter, Matthew Stewart. A student of trumpeter Donald Byrd, Stewart works with Sonic Liberation Front, and the  Read More....
1st Time In Philadelphia
Jun 25, 2015
Hailing from Bahia, Brazil, the percussion and woodwinds big band, Letieres Leite & Orkestra Rumpilezz embark on their very first U.S. tour debuting Friday, July 31, 2015, in Philadelphia. In partnership with "Southern Exposure," the concert tour will feature musicians from New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Santa Cruz, San Jose and Miami.  Read More....
The Drum Speaks
Feb 6, 2015
Another Holiday For Skins is a special performance featuring an all star ensemble of Philadelphia drummers, percussionists and other musicians. This event is a 21st century celebration of the classic 1958 album “Holiday For Skins” and its sister projects, “Drum Suite” and “Orgy In Rhythm.” Recorded by  Read More....
Another Holiday For Skins
Feb 5, 2015
Another Holiday For Skins: A Drum Celebration
Saturday | February 28, 2015 | 8:00 p.m.
International House - Ibrahim Theater
3701 Chestnut Street, Phila., PA 19104
Another Holiday For Skins is a special performance featuring an all star, Philadelphia-based ensemble of trap drummers, percussionists and other musicians. This  Read More....