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Published on September 8th, 2014

Giving Thanks

Nov 24, 2021

The COVID 19 pandemic has made us see how fragile life, community and peace are in the world. Entering into this holiday season, it’s important to acknowledge that there is much to be thankful for. Yes. It may sound a little corny, but this is actually a perfect time to take a moment to reflect with gratitude. For all of us who are healthy Read More....

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ISMS - Elliot Bild & The Zone

Nov 24, 2020

ISMS is the soon to be released CD from Philadephia-based trumpeter, Elliot Bild & The Zone. The album features all original compositions that are dialed in to highlight the unique instrumentation and voice of each musician involved. Together, through their collective sound and in the moment improvisation, they fell into an environment all Read More....

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Revisiting The Freedom Suite

Sep 14, 2020

SOLD OUT!!! The David Brodie Trio Presents FREEDOM SUITE (A Socially Distanced Garden Jazz Concert) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 2020 at 6PM Port Royal - 227 Port Royal Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 Ticket Information Below THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!!! In 1958, tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins released the classic Read More....

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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....

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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....

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