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Brent White - Picking Up The Broken Toy
Jun 30, 2021
BRENT WHITE - BROKEN TOY CD RELEASE CONCERT
JULY 11th at 3pm
The CEC/Community Education Center
3500 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
One of the greatest achievements of the Philadelphia Jazz Project has been in the work to provide Philadelphia musicians with the opportunity and challenge to create new musical works. In our Read More....
Phound Sounds Podcast
Jun 1, 2021
PHOUND SOUNDS PODCAST
Published Monthly on the 15th day of the month
Hosted by trumpeter Paul Giess
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This current period has shifted so many aspects of our lives. The ways we work. They ways we travel or don't travel. They ways we communicate. The internet, which has been continually transforming our lives, since Read More....
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
CLICK HERE FOR INFO & REGISTRATION
There’s two kind of mistakes. The regular kind and those that sound bad. Read More....
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....
A Different Guide To Philly
Oct 14, 2020
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” — Ibn Battuta (12th Century Moroccan scholar & explorer)
This month, travel guide publisher, Wildsam added to their series of urban field guides by releasing a unique guide to Philadelphia. Launched in Read More....
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....
Anwar Marshall - The Most Traveled - Mixtapes
Jul 26, 2020
Since 2014, The Mysterious Traveler Concert Series, which takes place at the Central Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia in downtown, Philadelphia has become one of the most exciting musical events in the city. The series has introduced dozens of local artists to thousands of Philadelphia audience members. It has presented such Read More....
The Long Walk Home Mixtape
Jun 16, 2020
...they bring the Ibos over in a slave ship & when they get here, they ain't like it & so they all start singing & they march right down in the river to march back to Africa
Floyd White - Federal Writers Project Read More....
Matthew Stewart - The Freedmans Bureau Suite
Jun 10, 2020
Since 2014, The Mysterious Traveler Concert Series, which takes place at the Central Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia in downtown, Philadelphia has become one of the most exciting musical events in the city. This innovative series directly celebrates the massive and amazing collections of the Free Library of Philadelphia by Read More....
Summer Sounds 2018 - Greatest Hits Mixtape
May 8, 2020
During the summer of 2018, in partnership with VISIT PHILADELPHIA, the Philadelphia Jazz Project, presented 90 FREE performances in 45 days in Philadelphia's, historic Old City District. From Friday, June 1 through Friday, September 7, 2018, five different Philadelphia musical ensembles, each presented concerts for three weeks. Back in the Read More....
Summer Sounds 2018 - Victor North Mixtape
May 8, 2020
During the summer of 2018, in partnership with VISIT PHILADELPHIA, the Philadelphia Jazz Project, presented 90 FREE performances in 45 days in Philadelphia's, historic Old City District. From Friday, June 1 through Friday, September 7, 2018, five different Philadelphia musical ensembles, each presented concerts for three weeks. Back in the Read More....
Summer Sounds 2018 - Big Brass 4tet Mixtape
May 8, 2020
During the summer of 2018, in partnership with VISIT PHILADELPHIA, the Philadelphia Jazz Project, presented 90 FREE performances in 45 days in Philadelphia's, historic Old City District. From Friday, June 1 through Friday, September 7, 2018, five different Philadelphia musical ensembles, each presented concerts for three weeks. Back in the Read More....
Summer Sounds 2018 - Tim Price Mixtape
May 8, 2020
During the summer of 2018, in partnership with VISIT PHILADELPHIA, the Philadelphia Jazz Project, presented 90 FREE performances in 45 days in Philadelphia's, historic Old City District. From Friday, June 1 through Friday, September 7, 2018, five different Philadelphia musical ensembles, each presented concerts for three weeks. Back in the Read More....
Summer Sounds 2018 - Old City Sax Quartet Mixtape
May 8, 2020
During the summer of 2018, in partnership with VISIT PHILADELPHIA, the Philadelphia Jazz Project, presented 90 FREE performances in 45 days in Philadelphia's, historic Old City District. From Friday, June 1 through Friday, September 7, 2018, five different Philadelphia musical ensembles, each presented concerts for three weeks. Back in the Read More....
Summer Sounds 2018 - Mixtape Series
May 8, 2020
During the summer of 2018, in partnership with VISIT PHILADELPHIA, the Philadelphia Jazz Project, presented 90 FREE performances in 45 days in Philadelphia's, historic Old City District. From Friday, June 1 through Friday, September 7, 2018, five different Philadelphia musical ensembles, each presented concerts for three weeks. Back in the Read More....
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....
Given: Women Composers Respond to Duchamp
Mar 13, 2020
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!
Given: Women Composers Respond to Duchamp
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Phila., PA 19130
Given is a musical performance conceived and produced by the Philadelphia Jazz Project, written and presented by a team of brilliant Philadelphia-area women artists as a musical Read More....
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....
For The Love Of Germantown - Revisited
Feb 15, 2020
FOR THE LOVE OF GERMANTOWN
Philadelphia is home to strong musical traditions like Jazz, Gospel, DooWop, R&B, Rock and Hiphop. One place where music's magic happens is Germantown. This community in the Northwestern region of Philadelphia was and continues to be a neighborhood rich in culture, history and diverstity. Many Read More....
Announcing The Walt Whitman Mixtape Series
Nov 12, 2019
I am as bad as the worst, but, thank God, I am as good as the best.
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Philly Jazz Legacy
Nov 11, 2019
Philadelphia has been home to many transformative figures in jazz history, including Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane and Sun Ra, in addition to lesser-known musicians who shaped the community and its music. With that said, there is so much hidden treasure about these artists and so many others that has never seen the light of day. In an effort to Read More....
Celebrate Coltrane 2019
Sep 2, 2019
On September 21st, 2019, the Philadelphia Jazz Project and it's partners will present another celebration of one of America's greatest artists and a neighbor to many Philadelphians: John Coltrane.
CELEBRATE COLTRANE 2019!
DATE & TIMES:
September 21st, 2019
12:00 noon to 10:00pm
FREE ADMISSION!!!
LOCATIONS:
4 Stages Read More....
Coltrane Celebration - Save The Date
Aug 3, 2019
On September 21st, 2019, the Philadelphia Jazz Project and it's partners will present another celebration of one of America's greatest artists and a neighbor to many Philadelphians: John Coltrane.
In the past, we have presented such exceptional artists as, Odean Pope, James Carter, Sam Reed, Larry McKenna, Carl Grubbs, Greg Osby, Tim Read More....
Homer Jackson On New Songs - Open Road
Jul 2, 2019
In celebration of poet Walt Whitman's 200th birthday, artist/curator and director of the Philadelphia Jazz Project, Homer Jackson presents New Songs Of The Open Road: a special project consisting of a series of four “singing” walks which take place in different neighborhoods of Philadelphia. As Whitman was an avid walker/hiker, Read More....
James Solomon On New Songs - Open Road
Jun 14, 2019
In celebration of poet Walt Whitman's 200th birthday, artist/curator and director of the Philadelphia Jazz Project, Homer Jackson presents New Songs Of The Open Road: a special project consisting of a series of four “singing” walks which take place in different neighborhoods of Philadelphia. As Whitman was an avid walker/hiker, Read More....
Waverly Alston On New Songs - Open Road
May 26, 2019
In celebration of poet Walt Whitman's 200th birthday, artist/curator and director of the Philadelphia Jazz Project, Homer Jackson presents New Songs Of The Open Road: a special project consisting of a series of four “singing” walks which take place in different neighborhoods of Philadelphia. As Whitman was an avid walker/hiker, Read More....
More Sounds Of Liberation
May 25, 2019
Sun Ra Arkestra / Sounds of Liberation
Thursday, June 13, 2019 At 8:00pm
Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
For More Info & Tickets: CLICK HERE
Sounds Of Liberation was a band – and a social movement – formed in of the Germantown & Mt Airy neighborhoods of Philadelphia in 1970. The Read More....
Toby Vent Martin On New Songs - Open Road
May 11, 2019
In celebration of poet Walt Whitman's 200th birthday, artist/curator and director of the Philadelphia Jazz Project, Homer Jackson presents New Songs Of The Open Road: a special project consisting of a series of four “singing” walks which take place in different neighborhoods of Philadelphia. As Whitman was an avid walker/hiker, Read More....
Sundance Institute In Philadelphia
Apr 25, 2019
Sundance Institute's - Music In Film Session
Saturday, May 4th, 2019
10:00am to 5:00pm
Painted Bride Art Center
230 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Attention, Philadelphia area musicians, composers and songwriters!!!
The Sundance Institute is bringing a one-day Film Music Session to Philadelphia on Saturday, May 4th. This Read More....
New Songs - Open Road
Apr 18, 2019
Wisdom is not finally tested in schools, Wisdom cannot be pass’d from one having it to another not having it, Wisdom is of the soul, is not susceptible of proof, is its own proof Read More....
Philly Celebrates Jazz 2019 Photo Sessions
Mar 21, 2019
In today's, busy social media-focused climate, it is essential that artists have a strong media packages ready and at their disposal to share with the fans, venues, the media and their social media platforms. Critical to that media package are photographs of themselves. Professional photographs. The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, 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....
Singing Nina - Festival & Conference Honoring Nina Simone
Feb 26, 2019
NEWS FLASH!!!
They Are BACK For More!!!
"Dear Nina: a sonic love letter to Nina Simone"
with Drea d'Nur & Strings by Rootstock Republic
Sunday, September 29, 2019 - 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Milo - The Meeting House
7165 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19119
FOR TICKETS
Just in case, Read More....
First Friday! At the Barnes: Philly Makes The World Go Round
Dec 11, 2018
First Friday! At the Barnes: PHILLY MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND
Featuring Alfie Pollitt & Tony TNT Jones
January 4th, 2019 at 6pm
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19130
FOR TICKETS
Philadelphia Jazz Project is thrilled to bring the magic to the new year as part of the Barnes Foundation’s First Read More....
Jazz Philadelphia Summit
Oct 4, 2018
Jazz Philadelphia Summit is a FREE two day gathering of jazz advocates and audiences, musicians, and key arts and culture stakeholders in Center City Philadelphia on November 2nd and 3rd.
The Jazz Philadelphia Summit will provide important information about how playing, producing, and marketing jazz is evolving all around the world, where Read More....
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....
Jazz Industry Day In Philadelphia
Aug 12, 2018
First Annual Jazz Industry Day Conference Scheduled For September 13 In Philadelphia
"The timing is right to formally bring together the leaders, innovators and stakeholders in jazz with the goal of developing infrastructure and improving the jazz economy." —Michael Ricci, All About Jazz
Jazz Industry Day is a FREE Read More....
Summer Sounds
Jun 1, 2018
From Friday, June 1 through Friday, September 7, the Summer Sounds In The Historic District free music series delivers sweet tunes at nearly a dozen locations in Old City, Society Hill and along the Delaware River waterfront.
Produced by VISIT PHILADELPHIA in partnership with Veteran Freshman, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Read More....
The Equinox Concert Mixtapes
Mar 26, 2018
"I'm interested in all the sciences—metaphysics, astrology, astronomy, mental physics..." - - - - John Coltrane
The Equinox is the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator when day and night are of equal length (about September 22 and March 20). Although this is an Read More....
Jazz In The Digital Age - Michael Ricci
Mar 26, 2018
Jazz In The Digital Age
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 / 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
South Kitchen & Jazz Parlor
600 N. Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Admission is FREE, but you must register
To Register | To Learn More
Jazz In The Digital Age is a series of presentations that raise the awareness of various organizations, Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Nick Lombardelli
Mar 20, 2018
Mysterious Traveler 4 Concert Series
May 21st, 2018 / Nick Lombardelli
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 Philadelphia Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Rob Martino
Mar 16, 2018
Mysterious Traveler 4 Concert Series
April 30th, 2018 / Rob Martino
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 Philadelphia Jazz Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Mike Kennedy
Feb 28, 2018
Mysterious Traveler 4 Concert Series
March 19th, 2018 / Mike Kennedy
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 Philadelphia Jazz Read More....
Celebrating Sunny Murray
Feb 12, 2018
The Sunny Murray Memorial
Saturday, February 24th, 2018 at 6:00pm
The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts
738 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
FREE Admission, but you must RSVP
TO RSVP CLICK HERE
"I'm at the point in my life now with this message to happiness, expressing to people the magic of being Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Jeff Scull
Feb 1, 2018
Mysterious Traveler 4 Concert Series
February, 26th, 2018 / Jeff Scull
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 Philadelphia Read More....
The Sound Of Progress - Songs For John Henry
Jan 5, 2018
The Sound Of Progress: Songs For John Henry
Sunday, January 14, 2018, 3:00pm
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Phila., PA 19130
The program is FREE with Museum admission.
Pre-order Museum tickets for a discounted rate CLICK HERE.
Scroll down and click the orange button that says “Buy Now And Read More....
Happy Holidays 2017
Dec 25, 2017
Happy Holidays Everyone!!!
Thanks for making 2017 such an exciting and fruitful year for PJP. Much gratitude and thanks to our audience members and supporters. Special shout outs to our collaborators: PhillyCAM, Free Library of Philadelphia, WPPM, WRTI, WXPN, Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, PAFA, Barnes Read More....
Paul Jost Live At Station Shops - Mixtape
Dec 25, 2017
Paul Jost
Live At Suburban Station
Friday, December 8th, 2017
Spreading the joy of the season, SEPTA, AthenianRazak LLC and Phila Jazz Project present 4 FREE & Cool Holiday Concerts in Suburban Station on Fridays in December. Jazz vocalists, Paul Jost brought plenty of musical moments of Peace & Love to Station Shops At Read More....
Ella Gahnt & Kevin Valentine Live At Station Shops - Mixtape
Dec 20, 2017
Shamika Byrd
Live At Suburban Station
Friday, December 8th, 2017
Spreading the joy of the season, SEPTA, AthenianRazak LLC and Phila Jazz Project present 4 FREE & Cool Holiday Concerts in Suburban Station on Fridays in December. Jazz vocalists, Ella Gahnt & Kevin Valentine brought the true spirit of Frosty with them in the form Read More....
Mysterious Traveler - Dan Nosheny
Dec 17, 2017
Mysterious Traveler 4 Concert Series
January 29th, 2018 - 7PM | Dan Nosheny
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 Philadelphia Read More....
Watch Night At The Cathedral
Dec 15, 2017
Watch Night
New Year’s Eve – Sunday, December 31, 2017 4:00pm
The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
19 South 38th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
In a new initiative inaugurated in response to the alarming increase in racist violence and injustice over the past year, the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral will host a New Read More....
Shamika Byrd Live At Station Shops - Mixtape
Dec 12, 2017
Shamika Byrd
Live At Suburban Station
Friday, December 8th, 2017
Spreading the joy of the season, SEPTA, AthenianRazak LLC and Phila Jazz Project present 4 FREE & Cool Holiday Concerts in Suburban Station on Fridays in December. Actress and vocalist, Shamika Byrd continued the concert series with a soothing and soulful mix 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....
3 Bassists And A Drummer - Mixtape
Dec 6, 2017
Now, well into its 4th season, the Mysterious Traveler Concert 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 talents as Kim Pedro Rodriguez, Elijah Thomas, Wali Bickely, Read More....
Tim Price - Jazz Walk Mixtape
Dec 6, 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: A nine day celebration of John Coltrane. Among the many events that Read More....
Marion Salaam Live At Station Shops - Mixtape
Dec 6, 2017
Marion Salaam Quartet
Live At Suburban Station
Friday, December 1st, 2017
Spreading the joy of the season, SEPTA, AthenianRazak LLC and Phila Jazz Project present 4 FREE & Cool Holiday Concerts in Suburban Station on Fridays in December. Saxophonist and vocalist, Marion Salaam started off the concert series with an enthusiastic Read More....
Frosty At Station Shops
Nov 30, 2017
SEPTA / AthenianRazak LLC / Phila Jazz Project Present
FROSTY AT STATION SHOPS
Suburban Station
16th Street & JFK Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Fridays in December - 4:30 - 6:00pm
Spreading the joy of the season, SEPTA, AthenianRazak LLC and Phila Jazz Project present 4 FREE & Cool Holiday Concerts in Suburban Station on Fridays Read More....
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....
Mysterious Traveler - Ben Singer
Oct 31, 2017
Mysterious Traveler 4 Concert Series
November 20th, 2017 - 7PM | Ben Singer
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 of 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....
Mysterious Traveler - Chad Taylor
Sep 18, 2017
Mysterious Traveler 4 Concert Series
October 30th, 2017 - 7PM | Chad Taylor
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 of 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....
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....
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....
Center City Jazz Festival 2017
Apr 11, 2017
2017 Center City Jazz Festival
Saturday, April 29 from 1:00pm – 7:00pm
5 Venues!!!
20 Performers!!
One Action-Packed Day!!
For More info on Performers, Schedule & Tickets: CLICK HERE
Philadelphia native Ernest Stuart is the Founder/Artistic Director of the Center City Jazz Festival. Stuart is a graduate of Temple University Read More....
Celebration of Trane's Interstellar Space
Feb 19, 2017
I was young and Trane was giving me a chance to play. And I was playing my heart out - it was a new experience for me because I didn't have the bass player to think about. I didn't have the pianist there. It was just me. I wasn't as confident. But, Trane knew that it was there. He knew it was there all the time. - Rashied Read More....
Re-Imagining Interstellar Space
Feb 19, 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. Of the many events that took place, one was very special. We asked two artists, tenor saxophonist, Terry Lawson and drummer, Alan Nelson to Read More....
Raymond A. King
Nov 4, 2016
Make Music Day is a global celebration that takes place on the summer solstice each year and on Friday, June 21st 2013, for the first time ever, the “City of Brotherly Love” joined in with over 500 other cites world-wide to celebrate the occasion. Think of it as a city wide, musical showcase presenting the whole gamut of Read More....
For the Love of Germantown
Nov 2, 2016
For the Love of Germantown
Philadelphia is home to strong musical traditions like Jazz, Gospel, DooWop, R&B, Rock and Hiphop. Our greatest strength has been the unexpected and wonderful blending and swirling of these traditions into new and fascinating musical creations. One place where this magic happens is Germantown. This community Read More....
Sunday Jams With Rob Henderson
Sep 10, 2016
Rob Henderson's Jam Sessions - Sundays at 6pm
Alma Mater
7165 Germantown Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Drummer, Robert H. Henderson has a career as a jazz musician that spans over two decades. His inimitable style combines influences from historically legendary stick men, such as: Art Blakey, Arthur Taylor, Kenny Clarke, and Read More....
The Intersection of Jazz & HipHop
Apr 22, 2016
THE OHENE SAVANT CONCERT HAS BEEN REVISED. OHENE SAVANT WILL NOT APPEAR.
On April 29th, at the Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center in Manayunk, PJP presents A Concert At The Intersection of Jazz & HipHop. The event features the lyrical prowess of Philadelphia rapper/poets MadSwayzie and Raphael Xavier, as well as the Read More....
Ohene Savant - At The Intersection of Jazz & Hiphop
Mar 25, 2016
On April 29th, at the Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center in Manayunk, PJP presents Ohene Savant - Year of the Savant. This concert, at the intersection of Jazz & Hiphop, features the music and lyrical prowess of Philadelphia’s returning son, rapper, musician, composer, producer and writer, Ohene Savant. He will be joined on Read More....
Jazz Night In America - Christian McBride
Feb 18, 2016
In case you missed it, a few weeks ago, NPR's Jazz Night In America captured Christian McBride, the host of the show in performance right here in his own hometown of Philadelphia. The performance was his Civil Rights Era celebration, The Movement Revisited from the Merriam Theater of the Kimmel Center. The piece uses the words of Martin Luther Read More....
PJP Mixtape - Sun Ra Edition
Sep 8, 2014
This fall, the Philadelphia Jazz Project will create a 12 song, mixtape celebrating the 100th birthday of longtime Philadelphian, visionary musician, philosopher, composer and band leader, Sun Ra.
We are looking for DJs, producers, electronic musicians, turntablists and anyone that understands the sampling sport to create instrumental Read More....
