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Thelonious Monk - An American Original
Apr 3, 2021
Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 7:00PM
A FREE VIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION
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There’s two kind of mistakes. The regular kind and those that sound bad. Read More....
Ted Gericke
May 11, 2017
Ted is a treasure trove of jazz history, and the discerning listener will notice quotes from original performances pop up in his improvisations. You can tell it’s not just some kid playing changes out of a fakebook. Ted KNOWS these tunes. - - - Read More....
Taji Nahl - On Facing East
Jul 7, 2016
July 14th, 2016, 8:00pm
Facing East: Islamic Influences In Jazz
International House
3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tickets: $15 in advance, more at the door
Purchase Tickets Here
Philadelphia Jazz Project In collaboration with The New Africa Center, present Facing East: A concert celebrating Islamic influences Read More....
Great Migration Series On WRTI
Jun 17, 2016
2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great Migration: The historic period when millions of Black Americans left the South and moved to the Northeast, Midwest and West. People like Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy, Percy and Tootie Heath, Cat Anderson, Ray Charles, Thelonious Monk, John Read More....
Facing East
Jun 17, 2016
July 14th, 2016, 8:00pm
Facing East: Islamic Influences In Jazz
International House
3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tickets: $15 in advance, more at the door
Purchase Tickets Here
Philadelphia Jazz Project In collaboration with The New Africa Center, present Facing East: A concert celebrating Islamic influences and Islamic Read More....
In Other Great Migration News
Mar 15, 2016
IN OTHER GREAT MIGRATION NEWS:
2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great Migration: The historic period when millions of Black Americans left the South and moved to the Northeast, Midwest and West. People like Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy, Percy and Tootie Heath, Cat Anderson, Ray Charles, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Nina Simone, Read More....
First Friday Rent Party - Chef Valerie Erwin
Mar 8, 2016
2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great Migration: The historic period when millions of Black Americans left the South and moved to the Northeast, Midwest and West. This activity changed the country culturally, politically and socially.
PJP is partnering with the Arch Street Meeting House, celebrating this milestone with Read More....
First Friday Rent Party Series
Mar 5, 2016
Coming up in 2016, PJP has some great events in store for you. Most important, is that 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great Migration: The historic period when millions of Black Americans left the South and moved to the Northeast, Midwest and West. People like Dizzy Gillespie, Jimmy, Percy and Tootie Heath, Cat Anderson, Ray Read More....
Dizzy Hours In Philly
Apr 16, 2014
In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, [we call it Philly JAM] PJP in collaboration with its partners will present a series of FREE events each Monday called Dizzy Hours, honoring the legend and contributions of Philadelphia’s Bebop pioneer, Dizzy Gillespie.
Dizzy Hours
Every Monday in April from 5 – 7 Read More....
It's Jazz Appreciation Month...Let's JAM
Apr 1, 2014
It's Jazz month folks!
Philadelphia Jazz Appreciation Month 2014 (Philly JAM)
Over 300 Jazz or Jazz-related events will happen this month. The Philadelphia Jazz community is coming together to show our city/region a good time, so come out and JAM Philly!
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Jazz Walk In Fairmount Park
Oct 4, 2013
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, free snacks & water. Wear comfortable Read More....
