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Jazz Appreciation Month - April 2022
Mar 29, 2022
In our culture, Spring symbolizes resurrection. The awakening from Winter's death into new birth, new spirit, new possibilities. We are truly in need of what Spring offers. The past two years have been a trying experience for all of us. The pandemic has halted and then, altered, our social lives in such devastating ways. The need and desire to Read More....
Gold Rush by Alexa Gold - A Mysterious Traveler Mixtape
Feb 12, 2020
During the summer of 2014, Leo Gadson of Producer's Guild, Adam Feldman of The Free Library of Philadelphia and Homer Jackson of PJP met to discuss an idea. The trio, teamed up to develop a daring, new performance series: The Mysterious Traveler Concert Series, which takes place in the Montgomery Auditorium at the Central Branch of the Free Read More....
Mysterious Traveler All Stars Go Pop!
Jan 5, 2020
Mysterious Traveler All Stars Go Pop!
Monday, January 27th, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Parkway Central Library | Montgomery Auditorium
1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1189
ADMISSION IS FREE.
Who says a jazz band can't play dance music? - George Clinton of Parliament/Funkadelic
At its core, Jazz music is a good time, Read More....
Mysterious Traveler All Stars - Spring 2019 Concert
Apr 8, 2019
Mysterious Traveler All Stars - Spring 2019 Concert
Monday, May 6th, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Parkway Central Library | Montgomery Auditorium
1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1189
ADMISSION IS FREE.
The Mysterious Travelers All Stars continue to astound us with their magnificent growth as a team of composers and master musicians. Read More....
V. Shayne Frederick At Phila City Institute
Mar 13, 2019
As part of Jazz Appreciation Month, during April of 2017, PJP collaborated with Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy to present four special concerts in various public spaces around the city. These concerts were presented at facilities under the auspices of the Free Library of Philadelphia and Parks & Read More....
JazGuardian Live At Northeast Library
Mar 9, 2019
As part of Jazz Appreciation Month, during April of 2017, PJP collaborated with Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy to present four special concerts in various public spaces around the city. These concerts were presented at facilities under the auspices of the Free Library of Philadelphia and Parks & Read More....
Price | Diehl |Sunkett - Live At Katherine Drexel Library
Mar 6, 2019
As part of Jazz Appreciation Month, during April of 2017, PJP collaborated with Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy to present four special concerts in various public spaces around the city. These concerts were presented at facilities under the auspices of the Free Library of Philadelphia and Parks & Read More....
Mysterious Traveler All Stars - Winter 2019 Concert
Jan 21, 2019
Mysterious Traveler All Stars - Winter 2019 Concert
Monday, February 25th, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Parkway Central Library | Montgomery Auditorium
1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1189
ADMISSION IS FREE.
The Mysterious Travelers are back!!! After their magnificent, One Book - Report performance in July 2018, the Mysterious Traveler Read More....
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....
Kim Pedro | Lab Test #2 - Mixtape
Dec 7, 2017
As part of Jazz Appreciation Month, during April of 2017, PJP collaborated with Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy to present four special concerts in various public spaces around the city. These concerts were presented at facilities under the auspices of the Free Library of Philadelphia and Parks & Read More....
Celebrating Coltrane 2017 - Thanks
Sep 29, 2017
"Overall, I think the main thing a musician would like to do is give to the listener the many wonderful things he knows of and senses in the universe…” —— John Coltrane
Many thanks to everyone who attended, participated, or wanted to join us in celebrating John Coltrane's 91st Read More....
Celebrating Coltrane 2017
Sep 8, 2017
Bar none, John Coltrane is the most influential tenor saxophonist in jazz history. Whether it's his patented "sheets of sound," his rapid-fire improvisations or his bold cathartic wails, no aspiring jazz saxophonist can afford to neglect the music of Coltrane. - - - - John Diliberto
I feel like I Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Dwight James
Aug 30, 2017
Mysterious Traveler 4 Concert Series
September 18, 2017 - 7PM | Dwight James
Parkway Central Library | Montgomery Auditorium
1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1189
All events in this series are FREE. But you must RSVP.
RSVP HERE
Mysterious Travelers 4: Further Investigations - a collaboration between The Free Library Read More....
Mysterious Traveler Mixtape #3
Jun 1, 2017
In early 2014, Leo Gadson of Producers Guild, Adam Feldman of the Free Library of Philadelphia and Homer Jackson of the Philadelphia Jazz Project met to discuss a new concert series. It was called the Mysterious Traveler Concert Series. The series presented monthly concerts from September through May, showcasing young and not so young, Read More....
The First Traveler Mixtape - Matthew Clayton
May 8, 2017
In September 2017, the Mysterious Traveler Concert Series will enter its 4th season at the Free Library of Philadelphia. The series features FREE monthly concerts from September through May. It has showcased a diverse array of Jazz performers, young and not so young, who are shaping the future sounds of Philadelphia, including such awesome Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Ross Bellenoit
Apr 20, 2017
Mysterious Traveler 3 Concert Series
May 22, 2017 - 7PM | Ross Bellenoit
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 Philadelphia Jazz Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Elijah Thomas
Feb 25, 2017
Mysterious Traveler 3 Concert Series
April 17, 2017 - 7PM | Elijah Thomas
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 Philadelphia Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Howard Tucker
Feb 3, 2017
Mysterious Traveler 3 Concert Series
March 20, 2017 - 7PM | Howard Tucker
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 Philadelphia Jazz 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....
Mysterious Traveler - Jake Kelberman
Dec 23, 2016
Mysterious Traveler 3 Concert Series
January 23, 2017 - 7PM | Jake Kelberman
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....
Mysterious Traveler - Alexis Simmons
Nov 27, 2016
Mysterious Traveler 3 Concert Series
December 19, 2016 - 7PM | Alexis Simmons
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....
Mysterious Traveler Mixtape #2
Oct 29, 2016
In early 2014, Leo Gadson of Producers Guild, Adam Feldman of the Free Library of Philadelphia and Homer Jackson of the Philadelphia Jazz Project met to discuss a new concert series. It was called the Mysterious Traveler Concert Series. From Sept 2014 to May of 2015, the series presented monthly concerts, showcasing young and not so young, Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Kunu Bi
Oct 25, 2016
Mysterious Traveler 3 Concert Series
November 21, 2016 - 7PM | Kunu Bi
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 Philadelphia Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Brent White
Sep 29, 2016
Mysterious Traveler 3 Concert Series
October 24, 2016 - 7PM | Brent White
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 - Common Touch
Aug 30, 2016
Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 | 7pm
Free Library of Philadelphia
Parkway Central Library / Skyline Room
1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1189
RSVP Here
Pablo Batista is an exceptional percussionist who effortlessly moves from traditional, or folkloric music to Pop, from R&B, or Jazz to Salsa. He has worked with Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Chris Oatts
Aug 20, 2016
Mysterious Traveler 3 Concert Series
September 19, 2016 - 7PM | Chris Oatts
Parkway Central Library | Montgomery Auditorium
1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1189
All events in this series are FREE.
*This concert is part of the Coltrane At 90 Celebration
Mysterious Travelers 3: Internal Investigations - a Read More....
William Bickley - The Puppet
Jun 18, 2016
The Puppet: A Musical Comedy
July 8th 2016 | 8pm
Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center
7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
[Off Main Street in Manayunk]
For Information & Tickets Call: 267-481-3155
William "Brother Wali" Bickley is a world class flautist, composer, poet and playwright. Born in Philadelphia, 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....
Mysterious Traveler - Kim Pedro
May 4, 2016
Mysterious Traveler 2 Concert Series - Great Migrations
Monday May 23 - 7PM | Kim Pedro
Parkway Central Library | Montgomery Auditorium
1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1189
All events in this series are FREE.
Mysterious Travelers 2: Great Migrations - a collaboration between The Free Library of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Victor North
Mar 29, 2016
Mysterious Travelers 2: Great Migrations - a collaboration between The Free Library of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Jazz Project. Back by overwhelming popular demand! FREE concerts every fourth Monday night from October 2015 through May 2016, audiences will hear from veteran, as well as up-and-coming musicians who are shaping the future sounds Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Najwa Parkins
Mar 11, 2016
Mysterious Travelers 2: Great Migrations - a collaboration between The Free Library of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Jazz Project. Back by overwhelming popular demand! FREE concerts every fourth Monday night from October 2015 through May 2016, audiences will hear from veteran, as well as up-and-coming musicians who are shaping the future sounds Read More....
Coming Up In 2016
Feb 24, 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. This activity changed, the country culturally, politically and socially. Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - William "Brother Wali" Bickley
Feb 16, 2016
Mysterious Travelers 2: Great Migrations - a collaboration between The Free Library of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Jazz Project. Back by overwhelming popular demand! FREE concerts every fourth Monday night from October 2015 through May 2016, audiences will hear from veteran, as well as up-and-coming musicians who are shaping the future sounds Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Madison Rast
Jan 15, 2016
Mysterious Travelers 2: Great Migrations - a collaboration between The Free Library of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Jazz Project. Back by overwhelming popular demand! FREE concerts every fourth Monday night from October 2015 through May 2016 audiences will hear from veteran, as well as up-and-coming musicians who are shaping the future sounds of 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....
Mysterious Traveler Mixtape
Dec 22, 2015
In early 2014, Leo Gadson of Producers Guild, Adam Feldman of the Free Library of Philadelphia and Homer Jackson of the Philadelphia Jazz Project met to discuss a new concert series. It was called the Mysterious Traveler Concert Series. From Sept 2014 to May of 2015, the series presented monthly concerts, showcasing young and not so young, Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Anthony DeCarlo
Dec 3, 2015
Trenton made guitarist Anthony DeCarlo, and Philadelphia has taken him. A founder of South Philadelphia’s emergent musical hub, Tasker House, DeCarlo stands at the center of growing community of young musicians. Anthony DeCarlo has performed in four high profile projects with the Philadelphia Jazz Project. On Halloween night in 2013, Anthony Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Bernard Samuel
Nov 6, 2015
Bernard Samuel is a Philadelphia-based pianist with a "personal touch." He began playing while attending college, and has been, constantly developing his skills, style and gaining experience over the years. Drawing from the influences of R&B vocal groups like The Harptones and The Temptations, as well as the lyrical musical styling’s of Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Kevin Ripley - Starting Things Off
Oct 20, 2015
During the summer of 2014, Leo Gadson of Producer's Guild, Adam Feldman of the The Free Library and Homer Jackson of PJP teamed up to develop a daring, new performance series: Mysterious Traveler Concert Series. The series featured FREE monthly concerts for 8 months during the 2014-15 season. It showcased a diverse array of Jazz performers who Read More....
Feathers: Special Guest-Joyce J. Scott
Oct 12, 2015
FEATHERS: A Musical Menagerie Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe
Featuring Baltimore-based multi-media artist, Joyce J. Scott
Saturday, October 17th at 8:00pm
Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Library
1901 Vine Street, Phila., PA 19103
Tickets: $15 in advance/$20 at the door
Get Tickets Here!
Joyce J. Scott is a Baltimore-based Read More....
DivaNation is Coming
Jun 25, 2014
DivaNation is a diverse and developing community of Philadelphia's female singers who evoke the spirit of legendary Jazz singers like Ethel Waters, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday, while simultaneously keeping an eye and ear open to the sounds of the future. For six months, in monthly sessions, these women have been meeting, Read More....
