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Jazz Stories At Core Futures 21

Mar 22, 2021

Core Futures 2021: Diverse Pasts, Inclusive Futures March 22 thru March 26, 2021 Online At Temple University CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS The Philadelphia Jazz Project is proud to participate in the Temple University, Intellectual Heritage Department’s five-day, comprehensive exploration of the intersection of democracy, race, Read More....

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If You Only Read One Book In Life…

Aug 13, 2020

If you only read one book in life… Don’t. This was the heading of a series of social media posts that we started starting about a month ago. These posts were developed in collaboration with our partner, Books & Stuff - a book shop with whom we have done multiple Jazz book raffles, to emphasize importance of reading and highlight, Read More....

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Pat Martino Campaign

Mar 14, 2020

About five years ago, PJP reached out to Philadelphia Jazz musicians asking them to share stories about their experiences and lives for an upcoming book. One of the first to respond was legendary guitarist, Pat Martino (Patrick C. Azzara). We expected a powerful and/or emotionally gripping story considering his survival from a brain aneurysm, Read More....

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Experience Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated

Mar 4, 2020

CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!! Experience Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated Music Department, Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine Street, 1st Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 ADMISSION IS FREE But you should RSVP: CLICK HERE Honor Philly Celebrates Jazz Month with the Free Library’s Music Department Read More....

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Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated - Volume One

Dec 3, 2019

“Express something with your saxophone; don’t just display your virtuosity; tell a story and not a lie.” - - - - Lester Young Quietly working behind the scenes for almost five years, the Philadelphia Jazz Project has been pulling together Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One - a Read More....

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Philadelphia Jazz Stories

Nov 10, 2019

Sunday, December 1st, 2019 from 1 - 4pm Philadelphia Jazz Stories Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19130 FREE TO THE PUBLIC (For More Info: CLICK HERE) BOOK SIGNING, PERFORMANCES & PANEL DISCUSSION: On Sunday, December 1st, 2019 at the Barnes Foundation, as part of PECO Free First Sunday Read More....

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