Welcome to Philadelphia Jazz Project
CALL - A Special CD Project
Sep 25, 2022
In early 2021, after the flames of the George Floyd murder and protests traveled around the globe, Kim Niemela, executive director of COSACOSA art at large, Inc. reached out to ask if Philadelphia Jazz Project would have an interest in participating in a new recording project. A NEA-funded project focused on the creation and sharing of new Read More....
THE PRICE OF A RAINBOW AT POOL EXHIBIT
Sep 6, 2022
SEPTEMBER 10TH & 24TH, 3-5 PM
THE PRICE OF A RAINBOW by Marcell Bellinger Brass Quartet
Composed by Marcell Bellinger & Paul Giess
Featuring Marcell Bellinger & Alan Nelson
Fairmount Water Works
640 Waterworks Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19130
(In Fairmount Park Near Phila Museum Of Art)
Free And Open To The Public
(Concert will most Read More....
TROUBLED WATERS AT POOL EXHIBITION
Jul 30, 2022
SATURDAY AUGUST 13TH & 27TH, 3-5 PM
TROUBLE THE WATER by Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble
Featuring Bethlehem & Pamela Hetherington
Fairmount Water Works
640 Waterworks Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19130
(In Fairmount Park Near Phila Museum Of Art)
Free And Open To The Public
A project by Victoria Prizzia of Habithèque Read More....
Happy Earth Arrival Day Sun Ra!!!
May 22, 2021
ANNOUNCING NEW FREE MIXTAPES TO CELEBRATE SUN RA, CLICK HERE.
Arriving on our planet as a child on May 22nd, 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama: Ironically referred to as The Magic City, Sun Ra also died there in 1993. Gone from his physical form for 28 years, his influence and the audience for his work, continues to grow. Sun Ra was a Read More....
The Long Walk Home Mixtape
Jun 16, 2020
...they bring the Ibos over in a slave ship & when they get here, they ain't like it & so they all start singing & they march right down in the river to march back to Africa
Floyd White - Federal Writers Project Read More....
Satellites #7 - J. Michael Harrison & Homer Jackson
Apr 18, 2018
Satellites #7
May 30th, 2018 / 8pm - CORRECTION!!!
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
For Tickets: CLICK HERE
Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary Read More....
Satellites #3 Concert Quiz
Jan 9, 2018
Satellites #3
January 17th, 2017 / 8pm
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Ardmore Music Hall
23 East Lancaster Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
To BUY Tickets: Click Here
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra is a concert series featuring 8 performances at some of the Read More....
Satellites #3 Concert Quiz
Jan 9, 2018
Satellites #3
January 17th, 2017 / 8pm
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Ardmore Music Hall
23 East Lancaster Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
To BUY Tickets: Click Here
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra is a concert series featuring 8 performances at some of the Read More....
Satellites #3 - Bert Harris
Dec 23, 2017
Satellites #3
January 17th, 2017 / 8pm
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Ardmore Music Hall
23 East Lancaster Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
For Tickets: Click Here
Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary musician, Read More....
Why Sun Ra Matters
Dec 2, 2017
The possible has been tried and failed. Now it's time to try the impossible. p
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Satellites #2 - DM Hotep
Dec 1, 2017
Satellites #2
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Ardmore Music Hall
23 East Lancaster Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
For Tickets: Click Here
Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary musician, philosopher, composer and band Read More....
Satellites Series: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Oct 30, 2017
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
In the fall of 2014, Philadelphia Jazz Project developed a special mixtape project honoring the immeasurable imaginative genius of the late Philadelphia, visionary musician, philosopher, composer and band leader, Sun Ra [1914 to 1993]. This unique challenge provided an Read More....
Announcing PJP Mixtape #4
Feb 12, 2017
Mixtapes are a great, American invention. Given to us by the early Hiphop community, they allow us to experience something special usually in its musical infancy, or they give us a chance to see the behind the scenes process of musical creativity. And sometimes, mixtapes are just a great way to get something wonderful for FREE.
If you Read More....
Announcing PJP Mixtape #3
Feb 5, 2017
Philadelphia is home to strong musical traditions like Jazz, Gospel, DooWop, R&B, Rock and Hiphop. Our greatest strength has been the unexpected and wonderful blending and swirling of these traditions into new and fascinating musical creations. That's what we did and that's what we still do. This mixtape series, available as a free download is Read More....
Announcing Sun Ra Mixtape # 6
Dec 21, 2016
Happy Winter Solstice!!! If you're not aware, the winter solstice, for the Northern Hemisphere is the shortest day of the calendar year. Shortest day because it is the shortest period of sunlight, with the longest period of darkness. Which also gives us the longest night.
Human beings have tracked the sun’s path across the sky for Read More....
DivaNation Equinox Concert
Aug 26, 2016
Women’s Coalition for Empowerment
Presents DivaNation: An Equinox Night to Remember
Friday, September 23rd 9pm -11pm (Doors 8:30 pm)
Alma Mater - 7165 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia
TICKETS ($10 online; $15 at door)
GET TICKETS HERE
PJP: DivaNation has an upcoming show scheduled for this September. Can you tell me more Read More....
The Intersection of Jazz & HipHop
Apr 22, 2016
THE OHENE SAVANT CONCERT HAS BEEN REVISED. OHENE SAVANT WILL NOT APPEAR.
On April 29th, at the Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center in Manayunk, PJP presents A Concert At The Intersection of Jazz & HipHop. The event features the lyrical prowess of Philadelphia rapper/poets MadSwayzie and Raphael Xavier, as well as the Read More....
Swing Jam With DivaNation
Dec 31, 2015
The ladies of DivaNation, in collaboration with The Studio at Take the Lead, present an intriguing event.
Swing Jam: A live music event for a dancing crowd
Friday, January 15, 2016
8pm - Midnite (Doors 7:30)
Studio at Take the Lead
4701 Pine St., Philadelphia, PA 19143
Tickets: Click Here
A BYOB Event
PJP recently spoke with Read More....
PJP Mixtape #2
Aug 5, 2015
Philadelphia is home to strong musical traditions like Jazz, Gospel, DooWop, R&B, Rock and Hiphop. Our greatest strength has been the unexpected and wonderful blending and swirling of these traditions into new and fascinating musical creations. That's what we did and that's what we still do. This mixtape series, available as a free download is an Read More....
1st DivaNation Salon
Jun 2, 2015
One Art Community Center (formerly Wall St. International) Presents:
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
Saturday, June 6th 2015
One Art Community Center
1431-39 N. 52nd St.
Philadelphia PA 19131
5pm - 11pm
Tickets: 10 advance, $12 door
Buy Tickets Here
DivaNation debuts their 2015 salon series at One Art on this evening. Backed by Read More....
It Is Electric
Aug 25, 2014
Written by: Sharon Chestnut
Ok, we all know it; That heady feeling when we recognize a tune but realize that it is about to be taken into an entirely different direction. We listen, poised to enter a landscape, which, while familiar, will deliver new insights in the nature of sound and the mind where sound synchs up and if we Read More....
Listening Party #1
Feb 22, 2013
What is a listening party and why should you come out?
A listening party is an entertaining gathering of folks.
A listening party is an opportunity to hear great, local music.
A listening party is a chance to hang out with old friends and new ones.
A listening party is a chance to meet and support local musicians.
A Read More....
