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Celebrate Coltrane 2019

Sep 2, 2019

On September 21st, 2019, the Philadelphia Jazz Project and it's partners will present another celebration of one of America's greatest artists and a neighbor to many Philadelphians: John Coltrane. CELEBRATE COLTRANE 2019! DATE & TIMES: September 21st, 2019 12:00 noon to 10:00pm FREE ADMISSION!!! LOCATIONS: 4 Stages Read More....

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Coltrane Celebration - Save The Date

Aug 3, 2019

On September 21st, 2019, the Philadelphia Jazz Project and it's partners will present another celebration of one of America's greatest artists and a neighbor to many Philadelphians: John Coltrane. In the past, we have presented such exceptional artists as, Odean Pope, James Carter, Sam Reed, Larry McKenna, Carl Grubbs, Greg Osby, Tim Read More....

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Sun Ra And His Works for Solo Piano

Feb 4, 2019

ANNOUNCING SUN RA'S Monorails & Satellites Works For Solo Piano Vols. 1, 2 and 3 Available Now At Bandcamp, Amazon & iTunes "I have always thought orchestra. I play that way, even when playing the piano." – Sun Ra Monorails & Satellites is a collection of solo piano works recorded by Jazz innovator, Sun Ra. This Read More....

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Acknowledgement - Always Celebrating Coltrane

Sep 20, 2018

One of the most important artists of the 20th century was a Philadelphian. He was our neighbor. He walked among us. He lived among us. He was not born here, but he became a man and a professional musician here. We celebrate his birthday every September 23rd. But, we actually celebrate his mastery, his creativity and his Read More....

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One Book - Report Concert

Jun 4, 2018

One Book - Report Concert Monday, July 9th 7:00 pm Shakespeare Park at the Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine St | Philadelphia, PA 19103 FREE EVENT, BUT YOU MUST RSVP TO RSVP CLICK HERE The 2018 One Book One Philadelphia selection was Jacqueline Woodson’s award winning novel, Another Brooklyn. After an exciting season of Read More....

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Satellites #6 - Gralin Hughes

Mar 6, 2018

Satellites #6 April 18th, 2018 / 8pm Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra Franklin Institute Planetarium 222 N 20th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 For Tickets: CLICK HERE Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary musician, Read More....

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Satellites #5 - Raphael Xavier

Feb 22, 2018

Satellites #5 March 28th, 2018 / 8pm Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra Johnny Brenda’s 1201 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 For Tickets: CLICK HERE Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary musician, Read More....

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Celebrating Sunny Murray

Feb 12, 2018

The Sunny Murray Memorial Saturday, February 24th, 2018 at 6:00pm The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 738 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 FREE Admission, but you must RSVP TO RSVP CLICK HERE "I'm at the point in my life now with this message to happiness, expressing to people the magic of being Read More....

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Tim Price - Jazz Walk Mixtape

Dec 6, 2017

In September of 2016, Philadelphia Jazz Project [PJP] and a group of collaborators presented nine days of free events celebrating the 90th birthday of the legendary Philadelphia Jazz artist, John Coltrane. It was called, Coltrane At 90: Philadelphia Celebrates John Coltrane: A nine day celebration of John Coltrane. Among the many events that Read More....

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Wonderful Sound 6 - Celebrating

Nov 16, 2017

SATURDAY DECEMBER 9 | 8pm Celebrating J. Michael Harrison 20 Years of The Bridge CD Release Bobby Zankel Wonderful Sound 6 Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts 738 South Broad Street Phila., PA 19146 Over the past few years, Bobby Zankel & the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound have presented some awesome big band Read More....

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Eye2Eye Trio - Jazz Walk

Sep 7, 2017

In September of 2016, Philadelphia Jazz Project [PJP] and a group of collaborators presented nine days of free events celebrating the 90th birthday of the legendary Philadelphia Jazz artist, John Coltrane. It was called, Coltrane At 90: Philadelphia Celebrates John Coltrane. Among the many events that took place, the Eye2Eye Trio featuring Read More....

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Hothouse At PAFA After Dark - The Willow Trio

Aug 23, 2016

HotHouse At PAFA After Dark Concert Series Wednesday, September 7 - 7PM / The Willow Trio Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts / PAFA 118-128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 For Tickets: Click Here HotHouse: A musical laboratory for Jazz/New Music/Improvisors and Cutting Edge Artists - providing a public space for experimentation, Read More....