Welcome to Philadelphia Jazz Project
CALL - A Special CD Project
Sep 25, 2022
In early 2021, after the flames of the George Floyd murder and protests traveled around the globe, Kim Niemela, executive director of COSACOSA art at large, Inc. reached out to ask if Philadelphia Jazz Project would have an interest in participating in a new recording project. A NEA-funded project focused on the creation and sharing of new Read More....
THE PRICE OF A RAINBOW AT POOL EXHIBIT
Sep 6, 2022
SEPTEMBER 10TH & 24TH, 3-5 PM
THE PRICE OF A RAINBOW by Marcell Bellinger Brass Quartet
Composed by Marcell Bellinger & Paul Giess
Featuring Marcell Bellinger & Alan Nelson
Fairmount Water Works
640 Waterworks Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19130
(In Fairmount Park Near Phila Museum Of Art)
Free And Open To The Public
(Concert will most Read More....
TROUBLED WATERS AT POOL EXHIBITION
Jul 30, 2022
SATURDAY AUGUST 13TH & 27TH, 3-5 PM
TROUBLE THE WATER by Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble
Featuring Bethlehem & Pamela Hetherington
Fairmount Water Works
640 Waterworks Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19130
(In Fairmount Park Near Phila Museum Of Art)
Free And Open To The Public
A project by Victoria Prizzia of Habithèque Read More....
WATER SPEAKS At POOL Exhibition
Jul 12, 2022
SATURDAY, JULY 16TH & 30TH, 3-5 PM
WATER SPEAKS by Keisha Hutchins Hirlinger & Doug Hirlinger
Fairmount Water Works
640 Waterworks Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19130
(In Fairmount Park Near Phila Museum Of Art)
Free And Open To The Public
POOL: A Social History of Segregation is a museum exhibition at the Fairmount Water Works Read More....
SPLASH & CONCESSIONS AT POOL EXHIBITION
Jul 9, 2022
SPLASH / CONCESSIONS AT POOL EXHIBITION
Select Saturdays in July, August and September from 3pm - 5pm
Fairmount Water Works
640 Waterworks Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19130
(In Fairmount Park Near Phila Museum Of Art)
Free And Open To The Public
As you may know, the exhibition POOL: A Social History of Segregation has reopened after Read More....
Celebrating Sun Ra
May 22, 2022
ANNOUNCING NEW FREE MIXTAPES TO CELEBRATE SUN RA, CLICK HERE.
Arriving on our planet as a child on May 22nd, 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama: Ironically referred to as The Magic City, Sun Ra also died there in 1993. Gone from his physical form for 29 years, his influence and the audience for his work, continues to grow. Sun Ra was a Read More....
Talking About Radio
Apr 19, 2022
PHILLY JAZZ TALKS ABOUT WRTI
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
ONLINE / ZOOM EVENT - FREE ADMISSION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Join Philadelphia Jazz Project’s Homer Jackson as he participates in an upcoming online dialogue entitled, "Philly Jazz Talks About WRTI."
This production of the Philadelphia Read More....
Peace On Earth - Cherry Blossom Festival Concert
Mar 29, 2022
PEACE ON EARTH
Sunday, April 10th - 3pm
Shofuso Japanese House & Garden
Lansdowne Drive & Horticultural Drive,
Philadelphia, PA 19131 (Fairmount Park)
FREE ADMISSION
This concert at the Cherry Blossom Festival at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden will present a performance of John Coltrane's - under-recognized classic, Read More....
Tribute - Mysterious Traveler All Stars Concert
Mar 29, 2022
TRIBUTE
Monday, April 25th - 7pm
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine Street, Phila., PA 19103-1189
FREE ADMISSION
Back in 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 Read More....
Great Offerings
Dec 20, 2021
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!
As we venture thru this holiday season, let's consider some extraordinary items as potential gifts for friends, family, or even for ourselves. Take a look and remember that good stuff is good stuff, all year round.
For those who love to share a Philly story, there are two new CD releases of music by Read More....
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....
Happy Birthday John Coltrane
Sep 23, 2021
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....
Revisiting Celebrate Coltrane 2019
Sep 18, 2021
About The Music | Download The Music | More About 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 became a man and a professional musician here. We celebrate his birthday every September 23rd.
But, Read More....
The Coltrane Symposium Returns
Sep 15, 2021
The John Coltrane Symposium 2021
September 22th - 25th, 2021
At Various Venues / Philadelphia, PA
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
The John Coltrane Symposium, coordinated by Dr. Anyabwile Love is a multi-day affair, a call to gather, to celebrate, dialogue and share testimony, insights and questions about the great Philadelphia Jazz Read More....
POOL Exhibition
Aug 21, 2021
POOL
Opening September 3, 2021
Fairmount Water Works
640 Waterworks Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19130
(In Fairmount Park Near Phila Museum Of Art)
A project by Victoria Prizzia of Habithèque Inc.
CLICK HERE FROM FOR MORE INFO
IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!
***Due to damage from flooding, exhibition is temporarily closed***
***In Read More....
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
LEARN MORE HERE:
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....
Happy Earth Arrival Day Sun Ra!!!
May 22, 2021
ANNOUNCING NEW FREE MIXTAPES TO CELEBRATE SUN RA, CLICK HERE.
Arriving on our planet as a child on May 22nd, 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama: Ironically referred to as The Magic City, Sun Ra also died there in 1993. Gone from his physical form for 28 years, his influence and the audience for his work, continues to grow. Sun Ra was a Read More....
Philly Jawns: JAM with Nina!
Apr 25, 2021
Philly Jawns: JAM with Nina! / Jazz Meets Poetry
Friday, April 30th at 6:00pm
Hosted by WRTI's J. Michael Harrison
REGISTER HERE!
Among the many powerful artistic voices that emerged out of the Philadelphia Jazz community, none is more heartfelt than that of Nina Simone. An aspiring young concert pianist who comes to Philadelphia 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....
Join Homer Jackson of Phila Jazz Project
Jan 23, 2021
Join Philadelphia Jazz Project’s Homer Jackson as he participates in two upcoming online dialogues. The first, happens on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 at 7pm is entitled, "Asses In Seats" and is a new weekly podcast presented by Tri State Indie on Instagram, hosted by PJP’s marketing consultant, music promoter and all around Read More....
We Shall Continue - Celebrating MLK 2021
Jan 14, 2021
Jazz speaks for life. The Blues tell the story of life's difficulties, and if you think for a moment, you will realize that they take the hardest realities of life and put them into music, only to come out with some new hope or sense of triumph. This is triumphant music. Read More....
Tim Brey - UNWRAP
Dec 9, 2020
UNWRAP is a holiday CD from Philadelphia-based pianist and educator, Tim Brey. This contemporary keyboard colossus, demonstrates mercurial speed as a soloist, a sophisticated and complementary touch as an accompanist, as well as a keen sense of wonder and a boundless thirst for exploration as a leader and collaborator. Brey has been an Read More....
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....
Key Of She - Virtual Week - 2020
Nov 19, 2020
Key Of She Jazz announces the next Key of She Virtual Week. This five-day conference will feature women-centered, presentations, workshops, master classes, lectures and more featuring such special guests as saxophonists Alexa Tarantino and Claire Daly, drummers Allison Miller and Sherrie Maricle, guitarist Monnette Sudler, historian Hannah Read More....
PJP Collaborator Gets Grid Philly Article
Oct 21, 2020
PJP Collaborator and graphic designer Lynn Washington and her Books & Stuff bookshop are the subject of a Grid Magazine article.
Washington has served as PJP's graphic designer since its inception and designed our book, "Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated - Volume One." In addition, Books & Stuff; founded in 2015 has partnered Read More....
Kendrah Butler-Waters - FAITH WALK
Oct 15, 2020
FAITH WALK is a soon to be released CD from Philadephia-based pianist, vocalist, violinist and educator, Kendrah Butler-Waters. Musician and scholar, she holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Sociology from Temple University and Masters degree in Elementary Education from Drexel University. As a performer, this 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....
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....
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....
V. Shayne Frederick - BlackLight
Aug 28, 2020
BlackLight is a soon to be released EP from Philadephia-based pianist, vocalist and poet, V. Shayne Frederick. This multi-talented artist began his formal musical study at Dartmouth College, and afterwards with the legendary Philadelphia organist, pianist, composer and vocalist Trudy Pitts. His informal musical study, however, began at birth. V. Read More....
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....
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 Known Unknown - Celebrating Bill Barron & Ted Curson - Mixtapes
Jul 26, 2020
In October 2015, at the American Philosophical Society, PJP presented a tribute concert for two talented Philadelphia artists; saxophonist Bill Barron and trumpeter, Ted Curson, who were in the thick of things during what was called, "The New Thing" in Jazz in the late 1950s and early 1960s. They also had the distinction of working with 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....
Not The Only One - Revisiting Summer 2019
Jun 6, 2020
Last summer, the Philadelphia Jazz Project had the good fortune to work with the University of Pennsylvania Libraries' Kislak Center on the celebration of Walt Whitman's 200th birthday. We presented a series of walks, singing walks thru the streets of Philadelphia. Working with the creative team of Toby VEnT Martin, Waverly Alston and James 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....
When The Saints Go Marching In
Apr 22, 2020
Oh when the saints go marching in,
Oh when the saints go marching in,
Oh Lord I want to be in that number,
When the saints go marching in.
Observations of the fallout from this global COVID-19 pandemic and its particular damage to the international Jazz community, and to the Black community in the U.S., makes it clear why the 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....
PJP At Waldorf School Jazz Brunch
Feb 23, 2020
The Philadelphia Jazz Project (PJP) has been invited to participate in The Waldorf School of Philadelphia's, 2nd Annual Black History Brunch & Celebration.
It takes place on...
Saturday, February 29th 10am-2pm
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia
6000 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Homer Jackson, the Director of 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....
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....
Processional - The Marcell Bellinger CD Raffle
Jan 29, 2020
In the winter of 2016, PJP and The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts [PAFA] collaborated on public programming for the PAFA exhibition, Procession: The Art of Norman Lewis. Lewis, a Black American visual artist and innovator of Abstract Expressionism was a politically-conscious activist whose work was often inspired by Jazz music and 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....
We Shall Again - A Lyrical MLK Celebration
Jan 2, 2020
We Shall: A Lyrical MLK Celebration
Saturday, January, 18th, 2020 at 3pm
The Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Admission Information
The Philadelphia Jazz Project has been invited to remount our exciting Martin Luther King performance at The Museum of the American Revolution. We Shall: A Read More....
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....
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.
Read More....
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....
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....
WRTI Announces Debut Of NPR Music Live Sessions
Nov 10, 2019
“Public radio music stations connect and document their local artists in a way that nobody else is capable of...” Roger LaMay: WXPN General Manager
On October 24, 2019, Washington, D.C.- NPR announced the launch of a new microsite, Live Sessions From NPR Music. In efforts to continue to leverage Read More....
The John Coltrane Symposium
Sep 28, 2019
The John Coltrane Symposium
Saturday, October 26th, 2019, 12pm - 8pm
The Church of the Advocate
1801 W. Diamond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
FREE ADMISSION
Email Symposium Questions Here
The John Coltrane Symposium is a special event happening at the legendary Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. This 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....
Sounds of the Revolution - Revisiting Fife & Drum
Jul 27, 2019
Sounds of the Revolution - Revisiting Fife & Drum
Saturday, August 17 – Performances at 11am & 1pm
The Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Admission Information
What was the soundtrack of 18th-century America? Fife and Drum was definitely a part of the musical story of the times. A Fife 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....
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Bernard Samuel
Jun 12, 2019
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Bernard Samuel
July 7th, 1pm & 3pm
Julian Hartwell at 1pm & Bernard Samuel at 3pm
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19130
FOR MORE INFO
July 7th is the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at The Barnes. Visitors have access to the collection, Read More....
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Julian Hartwell
Jun 12, 2019
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Julian Hartwell
July 7th, 1pm & 3pm
Julian Hartwell at 1pm & Bernard Samuel at 3pm
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19130
FOR MORE INFO
July 7th is the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at The Barnes. Visitors have access to the collection, Read More....
First Friday! At the Barnes: Erica Corbo - American Odyssey
Jun 11, 2019
First Friday! At the Barnes: Erica Corbo - American Odyssey
July 5th, 2019 at 6pm
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19130
FOR TICKETS
First Friday! is a monthly music program at the Barnes Foundation featuring a wide range of musical traditions including - but not limited to- jazz, classical, funk 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....
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....
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....
First Friday! At the Barnes: Dan Blacksberg & Frielachs Music
Mar 22, 2019
First Friday! At the Barnes: Dan Blacksberg & Frielachs Music
May 3rd, 2019 at 6pm
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19130
FOR TICKETS
First Friday! is a monthly music program at the Barnes Foundation featuring a wide range of musical traditions including - but not limited to- jazz, classical, funk 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....
Free Jazz Month Book Raffle 2019
Mar 13, 2019
The Philadelphia Jazz Project and Books & Stuff are collaborating again during April 2018, Jazz Appreciation Month to encourage reading. According to a 2009 report from the Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board, more than half of Philadelphia adults don’t have the literacy and work skills necessary to “compete in our knowledge-based 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....
DivaNation Philly - Vibing For Spring
Feb 19, 2019
DivaNation Philly Presents: Vibing For Spring
With "Wolfman" Warren Wolf & His Wolfpack
Saturday, March 9th, 2019
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & the Performing Arts
738 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
For Tickets: CLICK HERE
DivaNation PHILLY prepares for their 2nd Annual Spring Concert, Vibing For Spring.
Who is Read More....
Sun Ra And His Works for Solo Piano
Feb 4, 2019
ANNOUNCING SUN RA'S
Monorails & Satellites Works For Solo Piano Vols. 1, 2 and 3
Available Now At Bandcamp, Amazon & iTunes
"I have always thought orchestra. I play that way, even when playing the piano." – Sun Ra
Monorails & Satellites is a collection of solo piano works recorded by Jazz innovator, Sun Ra. This 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....
The Future of Jazz Piano
Jan 21, 2019
The Future of Jazz Piano
Thursday, February 7th 2019 - Sulllivan Fortner
Thursday, April 18th 2019 - Micah Thomas
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
19 South 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Concerts start at 7:00 PM
FOR TICKETS
The Future of Jazz Piano is a concert series presented at center city's St. Stephen’s Read More....
21 Soul Sessions - 01-10-19
Jan 9, 2019
21 Soul Sessions
featuring Cvgebird, Lamont Caldwell & Anu Sun
Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 7pm
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
FREE CONCERT
21 Soul Sessions
21 Soul Sessions is a monthly residency at the World Café Live. 21 Soul Sessions presents an emerging family of Read More....
We Shall: A Lyrical MLK Celebration
Dec 20, 2018
We Shall: A Lyrical MLK Celebration
Saturday, January, 19th, 2019 at 3pm
The Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Admission Information
We Shall: A Lyrical MLK Celebration is an engaging intermingling of spoken word, singing and instrumental music paying tribute to one of America’s 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....
The Remedy Project Mixtapes
Oct 30, 2018
Philadelphia Jazz Project Presents...
THE REMEDY PROJECT: The Arts Of Healing
The Philadelphia Jazz Project is a special initiative started by the Wyncote Foundation and fiscally hosted by Culture Trust / Greater Philadelphia. Its role is to grow the audience for Jazz in Philadelphia and to expand the possibilities for our artists on the 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....
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....
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....
DivaNation PHILLY Membership Event
May 14, 2018
DivaNation Philly Spring Membership Event
POTLUCK & MIXER with the Women's Caucus for Art
Sunday, May 20th, 5-8 pm
CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 320
Phila., PA 19107
Continuing to grow, develop and give voice to the diverse songs of Philadelphia female artists, DivaNation PHILLY prepares for a big Read More....
Monnette Sudler Guitar Summit - Nine Lives
Apr 27, 2018
Monnette Sudler’s 9th Annual Philadelphia Guitar Summit
May 12th, 2018 at 2:00 - 4:00PM / Doors Open at 1:00PM
World Café Live
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
To Purchase Tickets: Click Here
Some people believe that The Nine Lives Myth is related to cats' ability to always land on their feet. Read More....
Behind The Sounds - Tyler McClure
Apr 27, 2018
Every time we attend a concert, there are people at work whom we may, or may not know, nor notice. These are people whose job is to make our experience as wonderful as possible. To that group of people who work behind the scenes in the Jazz community here in Philadelphia, we'd like to acknowledge their work and commitment. This series of articles, Read More....
Behind The Sounds - Joe Hannigan
Apr 23, 2018
Every time we attend a concert, there are people at work whom we may, or may not know, nor notice. These are people whose job is to make our experience as wonderful as possible. To that group of people who work behind the scenes in the Jazz community here in Philadelphia, we'd like to acknowledge their work and commitment. This series of Read More....
Behind The Sounds - Chip Powell
Apr 22, 2018
Every time we attend a concert, there are people at work whom we may or may not know nor notice. These are people whose job is to make our experience as wonderful as possible. To that group of people who work behind the scenes in the Jazz community here in Philadelphia, we'd like to acknowledge their work and commitment. This series of articles, Read More....
Satellites #8 - Erica Corbo
Apr 19, 2018
Satellites #8
June 20th, 2018 / 8pm
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
For Tickets: CLICK HERE
Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary musician, Read More....
Satellites #7 - J. Michael Harrison & Homer Jackson
Apr 18, 2018
Satellites #7
May 30th, 2018 / 8pm - CORRECTION!!!
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
For Tickets: CLICK HERE
Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary Read More....
Coltrane Temptations
Apr 3, 2018
Jazz - Up, Down And Around
Saturday, April 28th 2018 at 12 Noon
South Jazz Parlour
600 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
FREE ADMISSION
LifeLine Music Coalition, Inc. (LMC) is a 501 c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting jazz and the arts in Philadelphia. Since 2003, LMC has presented 15 jazz 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....
A Dose Of Electricity - The Mixtape
Mar 19, 2018
During the summer of 2015, Philadelphia Jazz Project, Turtle Studios and PhillyCAM recorded a diverse collection of performances by Philadelphia musicians who demonstrate their unique interpretations of the term, “Electricity.” Featuring hot performances by artists like trombonist and Center City Jazz Festival creator, Ernest Stuart, Read More....
Tenor Madness - Jazz Walk Mixtape
Mar 18, 2018
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....
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....
Free Jazz Month Book Raffle 2018
Mar 16, 2018
The Philadelphia Jazz Project and Books & Stuff are collaborating again during April 2018, Jazz Appreciation Month to encourage reading. According to a 2009 report from the Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board, more than half of Philadelphia adults don’t have the literacy and work skills necessary to “compete in our knowledge-based Read More....
Satellites #5 - Gretchen Elise
Mar 13, 2018
Satellites #5
March 28th, 2018 / 8pm
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Johnny Brenda’s
1201 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
For Tickets: CLICK HERE
Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary musician, Read More....
Satellites #6 - Gralin Hughes
Mar 6, 2018
Satellites #6
April 18th, 2018 / 8pm
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Franklin Institute Planetarium
222 N 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
For Tickets: CLICK HERE
Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary musician, 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....
Reminiscing In Tempo - Bruce Klauber
Feb 28, 2018
Bruce Klauber is the award-winning biographer of jazz drummers Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa in books and on Warner Brothers films, jazz columnist and journalist, public relations consultant and concert promoter, record producer with Fresh Sound and Dot Time Records, Technical Adviser on the Academy Award-winning film "Whiplash," and jazz Read More....
Satellites #5 - Raphael Xavier
Feb 22, 2018
Satellites #5
March 28th, 2018 / 8pm
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Johnny Brenda’s
1201 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
For Tickets: CLICK HERE
Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary musician, Read More....
Surviving The Fire - Michelle Lordi
Feb 16, 2018
Michelle Lordi is a Philadelphia native and Jazz vocalist, who has received international attention and heavy rotation on jazz radio stations far & wide for her recording projects. She has performed at many performance venues, Jazz clubs and festivals such as the Mann Music Center, The Kimmel Center, Birdland (NYC), DazzleJazz (Denver, CO), 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....
Satellites #4 Concert Quiz
Feb 2, 2018
Satellites #4
February 21st, 2017 / 8pm
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Johnny Brenda’s
1201 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
To BUY Tickets: Click Here
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra is a concert series featuring 8 performances at some 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....
Satellites #4 - Kevin Diehl
Jan 21, 2018
Satellites #4
February 21st, 2018 / 8pm
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Johnny Brenda’s
1201 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
For Tickets: Click Here
Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary musician, Read More....
The Remedy - Seeking Artists In HealthCare Industry
Jan 21, 2018
The Philadelphia Jazz Project [PJP] is working on a special mixtape project called, "The Remedy."
It is a collaboration between local Jazz Musicians and Healthcare Workers/Medical Professionals working together to create a mixtape consisting of all new and original music.
We seek singers, poets, rappers and musicians who work Read More....
Satellites #3 Concert Quiz
Jan 9, 2018
Satellites #3
January 17th, 2017 / 8pm
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Ardmore Music Hall
23 East Lancaster Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
To BUY Tickets: Click Here
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra is a concert series featuring 8 performances at some of the Read More....
Satellites #3 Concert Quiz
Jan 9, 2018
Satellites #3
January 17th, 2017 / 8pm
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Ardmore Music Hall
23 East Lancaster Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
To BUY Tickets: Click Here
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra is a concert series featuring 8 performances at some of the 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....
Satellites #3 - Bert Harris
Dec 23, 2017
Satellites #3
January 17th, 2017 / 8pm
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Ardmore Music Hall
23 East Lancaster Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
For Tickets: Click Here
Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary musician, 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....
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....
Satellites #2 - DM Hotep
Dec 1, 2017
Satellites #2
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
Ardmore Music Hall
23 East Lancaster Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
For Tickets: Click Here
Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary musician, philosopher, composer and band Read More....
20 Years Of The Bridge At SOUTH
Nov 25, 2017
Celebrating 20 Years Of The Bridge / J. Michael Harrison
November 30th - December 3rd, 2017
4 Concerts at SOUTH
600 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
For Tickets & Info: Click Here
This year, WRTI-FM radio host, J. Michael Harrison is celebrating 20 years of his radio show, The Bridge, and to mark this important milestone, he has 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....
Satellites #1 - Kim Pedro
Nov 19, 2017
Satellites #1
Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
For Tickets: Click Here
Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary musician, philosopher, composer and band leader, Read More....
Wonderful Sound 6 - Celebrating
Nov 16, 2017
SATURDAY DECEMBER 9 | 8pm
Celebrating
J. Michael Harrison 20 Years of The Bridge
CD Release Bobby Zankel Wonderful Sound 6
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts
738 South Broad Street
Phila., PA 19146
Over the past few years, Bobby Zankel & the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound have presented some awesome big band 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....
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....
The AfroSphere Is Here
Oct 13, 2017
The AfroSphere / How Do You Afro?
Thursday, October 19 - 7PM
University of Pennsylvania Museum / Egyptian Gallery
3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
For Tickets: Click Here
How Do You Afro? is the prevailaing question behind The AfroSphere: A special night of interactive global arts and unique design marketplace Read More....
HotHouse At PAFA - Charles Ellerbe
Oct 11, 2017
HotHouse At PAFA / Celebrating 20 Years On Air For J. Michael Harrison
Saturday, October 28 - 2PM / Featuring Charles Ellerbe & MATRIX 12:38
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts / PAFA
118-128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
For Tickets: Click Here
This year, WRTI-FM radio host, J. Michael Harrison is celebrating 20 years of his Read More....
20 Years On Air - J. Michael Harrison
Oct 10, 2017
HotHouse At PAFA / Celebrating 20 Years On Air For J. Michael Harrison
Saturday, October 28 - 2PM / Featuring Charles Ellerbe & MATRIX 12:38
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts / PAFA
118-128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
For Tickets: Click Here
This year, WRTI-FM radio host, J. Michael Harrison is celebrating 20 years of his 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....
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....
Horace Tapscott Film Screening
Sep 7, 2017
HORACE TAPSCOTT: MUSICAL GRIOT a film by Barbara McCullough
Tuesday, September 12th, 2017, 7pm
International House, 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
For Info/Tickets
Every community has a story and that story usually emerges from the efforts of just a few individuals. In Los Angeles, the composer, pianist, band leader and Read More....
Tom Lawton - Man Ray Suite Mixtape
Aug 30, 2017
On October 9th, 2015, pianist and composer, Tom Lawton and his ensemble presented a live performance at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This performance showcased music that Lawton composed as part of a special commission from the Philadelphia Jazz Project to musically explore the work of Philadelphia-born and bred, modern art pioneer, 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....
Coltrane 2017 Celebration In The Making
Aug 8, 2017
"God breathes through us so completely... so gently we hardly feel it... yet, it is our everything." —— John Coltrane
On September 23rd 2016, we Philadelphians celebrated the 90th birthday of John Coltrane: One of America’s greatest artists and our neighbor. Philadelphia Jazz Project in Read More....
Grover Celebrated
Aug 3, 2017
Let’s begin with three letters. …Letters that may seem insignificant individually, but when put together are exceedingly powerful.
Those letters are, J. A. M.
Yes. The word is Jam. There are numerous definitions of this word. However, we are focusing on the definition that describes a piece of music that is personal Read More....
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....
50th Anniversary Homage to John Coltrane
Jul 17, 2017
50th Anniversary Homage to John Coltrane
July 21st, 7:30 pm
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts
736-38 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
For tickets and Info: CLICK HERE
The Philadelphia Clef Club and Warriors of the Wonderful Sound, led by saxophonist, Bobby Zankel are proud to celebrate the life and music of Read More....
Celebrating Grover
Jun 24, 2017
The Grover Washington, Jr. Reunion Concert
Tuesday, July 18th, 7:30 PM
Temple University Performing Arts Center
1837 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Tickets can be purchased HERE; General Admission: $30
Grover Washington, Jr., one of the most influential and well-regarded saxophonists of all time, left us too soon. He Read More....
Announcing PJP Mixtape #5
Jun 4, 2017
Mixtapes are a great, American invention. Given to us by the early Hiphop community, they allow us to experience something special usually in its musical infancy, or they give us a chance to see the behind the scenes process of musical creativity. And sometimes, mixtapes are just a great way to get something wonderful for FREE.
If you 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....
Germantown Music Festival
May 2, 2017
Germantown Music Festival
Sunday, May 7th 2017 12:00pm to 9:00pm
For More Info Visit The Germantown Music Festival Website
Germantown Music Festival is day long series of events at three differnet locations in Germantown and featuring some of Germantown's finest performers. Produced by Germantown Arts, ands presented at Rittenhouse 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....
Free Jazz Month Book Raffle
Mar 30, 2017
The Philadelphia Jazz Project and Books & Stuff are collaborating during April 2017, Jazz Appreciation Month to encourage reading. In particular, we encourage reading about some of the intriguing and colorful characters of Jazz music. We're talking about artists like Thelonious Monk, Jelly Roll Morton and Duke Ellington whose stories make for Read More....
Remembrance Concert
Mar 6, 2017
14th Annual Remembrance Concert
Honoring The Victims of Gun Violence & Their Families
Sunday, March 19th 2017 | 5PM
Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion
21st & Chestnut Streets, Phila., PA 19103
Tickets: Mike Tinker - 215-962-0758 / Barbara Montgomery - barbara@bjazz.com
Barbara Montgomery has had a multi-faceted career in the Read More....
Vince Tampio's New CD Project - Live at PafA
Mar 3, 2017
Vince Tampio is a professional trumpeter, arranger/composer, educator and multi-instrumentalist in the Philadelphia and New York regions. His primary instrument is trumpet; he also performs on assorted brass and electric bass. Vince holds a Masters of Music degree in Jazz Performance from the University of the Arts and holds a Bachelor of Science 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....
The 3rd Time Is Special - Ella Gahnt CD Project
Feb 16, 2017
Third Stage of Elegance
Ella Gahnt's Latest CD
Available for purchase on CDBaby
Ella Gahnt is an exquisite and powerful, Philly-based Jazz vocalist and a burgeoning songwriter. She has wowed audiences at most of the area's major venues including Kimmel Center, West Oak Lane Jazz Festival, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Painted Bride Art Read More....
Announcing PJP Mixtape #4
Feb 12, 2017
Mixtapes are a great, American invention. Given to us by the early Hiphop community, they allow us to experience something special usually in its musical infancy, or they give us a chance to see the behind the scenes process of musical creativity. And sometimes, mixtapes are just a great way to get something wonderful for FREE.
If you Read More....
Bohème Big Band Love Fest
Feb 6, 2017
V. Shayne Frederick is a pianist, vocalist and poet, who trained with master keyboardist, Trudy Pitts and has performed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Foundation, SugarHouse Casino, Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Resorts Casino, Society Hill Playhouse, Philadelphia Clef Club for Performing Arts, African-American Museum in Philadelphia and Read More....
Announcing PJP Mixtape #3
Feb 5, 2017
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. That's what we did and that's what we still do. This mixtape series, available as a free download is Read More....
Announcing Sun Ra Mixtape # 7
Jan 25, 2017
We have arrived at the seventh of seven mixtapes in our Sun Ra Mixtape Series. In the fall of 2014, Philadelphia Jazz Project [PJP] developed a unique challenge for DJs, producers, electronic musicians, turntablists, singers, poets, and/or rappers, as well as solos by instrumentalists to honor the immeasurable imaginative genius of the late Read More....
Happy Holidays
Dec 24, 2016
Happy Holidays Everyone!!!
Be sure to check out the Best of Frosty Mixtape - A FREE Download 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....
Announcing Sun Ra Mixtape # 6
Dec 21, 2016
Happy Winter Solstice!!! If you're not aware, the winter solstice, for the Northern Hemisphere is the shortest day of the calendar year. Shortest day because it is the shortest period of sunlight, with the longest period of darkness. Which also gives us the longest night.
Human beings have tracked the sun’s path across the sky for Read More....
Exuberance
Dec 14, 2016
Matt Yaple is musician and composer, media maker and founder of @exuberance, a beautiful, new, local jazz salon. Since the summer 2016, Yaple has been presenting small, but powerful musical situations in his salon.
PJP Spoke with Matt Yaple about his work, @exuberance and a unique New Year's Day benefit for Jazz Bridge: "resolution" Read More....
Bohème Big Band Holiday Swing Thing
Dec 14, 2016
V. Shayne Frederick is a pianist, vocalist and poet. He and colleague, trumpeter, pianist and composer, Marcell Bellinger have been performing as the Bohéme Band: a retro Jazz ensemble with love of Swing, BeBop and Early R&B. Join them for a special holiday event, featuring a larger ensemble with Chris Coyle: bass and Khary Abdul-Shaeed: Read More....
Best Of Frosty Mixtape
Dec 9, 2016
Happy Holiday everyone!! For three years, from 2013 through 2015, PJP presented the Frosty Holiday Concert Series. Taking place at the historic, Irvine Auditorium on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in West Philadelphia, over 2,500 people witnessed those awesome, family friendly events. Speaking of family friendly, families and Read More....
Announcing Sun Ra Mixtape # 5
Dec 6, 2016
In the fall of 2014, Philadelphia Jazz Project [PJP] developed a unique challenge for DJs, producers, electronic musicians, turntablists, singers, poets, and/or rappers, as well as solos by instrumentalists to honor the immeasurable imaginative genius of the late Philadelphia, visionary musician, philosopher, composer and band leader, Sun Ra Read More....
Philadelphia Rhythm Festival
Dec 1, 2016
Philadelphia Rhythm Festival is a 3 day event featuring master classes, workshops and performances by nationally acclaimed performers. Hosted by Rittenhouse Soundworks from December 2-4, 2016, the event will highlight All forms of Rhythm: Drums, Percussion, Tap Dance, and Body Rhythm.
Featuring Dancers: Dormeshia | Max 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....
Hothouse @ PAFA After Dark - Keith DeStefano
Nov 21, 2016
HotHouse At PAFA After Dark Concert Series
Wednesday, December 7 - 7PM / Keith DeStefano
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 Jazz/New Read More....
Announcing Sun Ra Mixtape # 4
Nov 14, 2016
In the fall of 2014, Philadelphia Jazz Project [PJP] developed a unique challenge for DJs, producers, electronic musicians, turntablists, singers, poets, and/or rappers, as well as solos by instrumentalists to honor the immeasurable imaginative genius of the late Philadelphia, visionary musician, philosopher, composer and band leader, Sun Ra 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....
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....
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....
Hothouse @ PAFA After Dark - Chris Coyle
Sep 29, 2016
HotHouse At PAFA After Dark Concert Series
Wednesday, October 5 - 7PM / Chris Coyle & Outside Sound Ensemble
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 Read More....
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....
RAPHSTRAVAGANZA
Aug 26, 2016
RAPHSTRAVAGANZA: A Kinetic Cirque Experience
Saturday, September 10th 2016, 12:00pm to 7:00pm
Center Courtyard of City Hall
1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
FREE Admission, but you must Get A Ticket Here
Leading hip-hop artist and 2016 Guggenheim Fellow and 2013 Pew Fellow, Raphael Xavier will bring together Read More....
Hothouse At PAFA After Dark - The Willow Trio
Aug 23, 2016
HotHouse At PAFA After Dark Concert Series
Wednesday, September 7 - 7PM / The Willow Trio
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts / PAFA
118-128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
For Tickets: Click Here
HotHouse: A musical laboratory for Jazz/New Music/Improvisors and Cutting Edge Artists - providing a public space for experimentation, Read More....
Happy Birthday Sun Ra!!
May 22, 2016
May 22, 2016 - May 30, 1993
102 years ago today, stars fell on Alabama and out of the debris emerged a brown baby boy, who would be named Herman Poole Blount. We knew him as the intergalactic traveler, philosopher and master musician, Sun Ra.
To celebrate his birthday, we share PJP Mixtape Series - Sun Ra Edition Vol 3, featuring Read More....
First Friday Rent Party - Sam Reed
May 7, 2016
First Friday Rent Party Series
June 3rd, 2016 - 7:30PM | Sam Reed | Celebrating South Carolina
Arch Street Meeting House
320 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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 Read More....
