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Always Celebrating Trane

Sep 21, 2020

"I'd like to point out to people the divine in a musical language that transcends words. I want to speak to their souls." —— John Coltrane 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 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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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....

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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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Five Outdoor Performances At The Barnes

Jul 17, 2018

Philadelphia Jazz Project Presents Five Cool Performances To Beat The Heat!! On Thursday afternoons, from July19th to August 16th, PJP Presents Five Cool Performances Outside At The Barnes Foundation. Most important these events are FREE of charge. Bring a lunch and enjoy the music. The Schedule: July 19 | Saxophonist Larry Price Read More....

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Why Sun Ra Matters

Dec 2, 2017

The possible has been tried and failed. Now it's time to try the impossible. p - - - Sun Read More....

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Mysterious Traveler - Larry Price

Nov 19, 2017

Mysterious Traveler 4 Concert Series December 18th, 2017 - 7PM | Larry Price Parkway Central Library | Montgomery Auditorium 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1189 All events in this series are FREE. Mysterious Travelers 4: Further Investigations - a collaboration between The Free Library of Philadelphia and Read More....

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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....

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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....

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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 Mixtape

Jul 30, 2017

HotHouse: PJP's musical laboratory for Jazz/New Music/Improvisors and Cutting Edge Artists - providing a public space for experimentation, rehearsals, concept and project development with an audience-response/dialogue component built in. HotHouse presented a series of five events at The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, as part of PAFA Read More....

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Four For The City

Mar 29, 2017

Much like Philly's own saxophone colossus, Archie Shepp's classic album, "Four For Trane;" a musical celebration honoring John Coltrare, PJP is presenting four, special concerts for the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy. These concerts are produced in collaboration with the Free Library of Philadelphia Read More....

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Hothouse @ PAFA After Dark - Price-Speaks-Diehl Trio

Oct 24, 2016

HotHouse At PAFA After Dark Concert Series Wednesday, November 16 - 7PM / Price Speaks Diehl Trio Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts / PAFA 118-128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 For Tickets: Click Here Hothouse events are FREE of charge, but you must pay museum admission to attend. HotHouse: A musical laboratory for Read More....

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Coltrane At 90 - Thanks

Sep 28, 2016

"I'd like to point out to people the divine in a musical language that transcends words. I want to speak to their souls." —— John Coltrane Many thanks to everyone who attended, participated, or wanted to join us in celebrating John Coltrane's 90th birthday over these 9 amazing days. It Read More....

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Byard Lancaster - Celebration of Life

May 25, 2016

Thursday, July 28th 2016 at 7:30pm Celebration of Life - Byard Lancaster Settlement Music School/Germantown Branch 6128 Germantown Avenue, Phila., PA 19144 Tickets: $10 in advance - More at the door For tickets go to EVENTBRITE, search "Byard Lancaster" and follow prompts to order tickets. For some reason, we are having Read More....

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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....

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Holy Sea Mixtape

Dec 22, 2015

In September 2015, PJP was in preparation mode for the 7th and final performance of our 7x7 Concert Series at Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center [VIPARC] in Manayunk. While the series showcased an eclextic array of performances, it also introduced Philadelphia audience to this beautiful and new performance space. The featured Read More....