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James Carter At Chris' Jazz Cafe On November 8 & 9, 2013

Source: All About Jazz
October 30, 2013

Chris' Jazz Cafe presents saxophonist James Carter, on November 8 & 9, 2013. Showtime are 8:00 and 10:00 p.m., tickets are $30/$25. James Carter is a powerhouse musician and one of the most admired saxophonists of his generation, garnering plaudits for his role in helping to propel jazz full tilt into the future over the past twenty- five years. His music is fueled by deep respect and intimate knowledge of the jazz tradition. Born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1969, James ...

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Chris' Potter Quartet At Chris' Jazz Cafe On February 22, 2013

Source: All About Jazz
February 15, 2013

Chris’ Jazz Cafe presents saxophonist Chris Potter and his quartet on Friday February 22, 2013. Potter is touring in support of his ECM label debut as a leader,The Sirens an album of mood and melody inspired by The Odyssey. Potter is considered one of the top saxophonist of his generation, has toured extensively with Dave Holland and recently joined the acclaimed Pat Metheny Unity Band. Performing with Potter at Chris' Jazz Cafe are, Craig Taborn on piano, Larry Grenadier on ...

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Eric Alexander With The Jimmy Bruno Trio At Chris' Jazz Cafe On December 14 & 15, 2012

Source: All About Jazz
December 6, 2012

Chris' Jazz Café presents saxophonist Eric Alexander with the Jimmy Bruno Trio, Friday and Saturday December 14 & 15, 2012. Since placing second in 1991 to Joshua Redman in the Thelonious Monk Institute's saxophone competition, Alexander equally impressive on hard swinging numbers and romantic ballads has played on well over 100 albums featuring some of the biggest names in jazz. Alexander has been a frequent performer and guest artist at Chris', where has performed with Pat Martino, Bootsie Barnes, Larry ...

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Dave Douglas Quintet And Special Guest, Aoife O' Donovan At Chris’ Jazz Cafe

Source: All About Jazz
October 28, 2012

Chris' Jazz Café presents trumpeter Dave Douglas and his Quintet with special guest, vocalist, Aoife O'Donovan, on Friday and Saturday November 16 & 17, 2012. Douglas is touring in support of his recent CD Be Still, which features Aoife O’Donovan, vocals, Jon Irabagon, saxophone, Matt Mitchell, piano, Linda Oh, bass, & Clarence Penn, drums. For his first visit to Chris' Jazz Cafe, Douglas will have Uri Caine replacing Matt Mitchell on piano, with the other musicians on the CD appearing ...

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Pete Smyser CD Release Performance, Chris’ Jazz Café, June 2, 1012

Source: All About Jazz
May 23, 2012

Guitarist, Pete Smyser celebrates his new CD release, the Jerome Kern Concert Live with a CD release party on Saturday June 2, 2012, and performances at 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, at Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St Phila PA 19102. Smyser has released 7 CDs as a leader. Pete has appeared on television and radio shows in addition to countless performances at festivals, clubs, universities, and churches. Although his primary style is in the jazz idiom, performing with a ...

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Pat Martino Quartet Featuring Eric Alexander @ Chris' Jazz Cafe On April 13 & 14, 2012

Source: Edward Zucker
April 1, 2012

Pat Martino & His Organ Quartet featuring saxophonist, Eric Alexander, will perform at Chris' Jazz Cafe on April 13 and 14, 2012. Martino whose recent CD on HighNote, Undeniable, also features Alexanber. One of the most original of the jazz-based guitarists to emerge in the '60s, Philadelphia's own Pat Martino has been recognized as one of the most exciting virtuosos in jazz. Pat is known for his distinctive, fat sound and gut-wrenching performances and fully embodies thoughtful energy & soul. ...

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Benny Green Trio at Chris' Jazz Cafe on October 22, 2011

Source: All About Jazz
October 14, 2011

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Saxophonist Eric Alexander performing at Chris' Jazz Cafe in September

Source: All About Jazz
August 31, 2011

Saxophonist Eric Alexander will be performing on two separate occasions at Chris' Jazz Cafe in September. September 9, 2011, features the Eric Alexander Organ Trio with special guest, guitarist Jimmy Bruno. On September 20, 2011, Alexander performs with the Chris' Anniversary Show All Star Band, featuring: Eric Alexander— saxophone Bootsie Barnes— saxophone Larry McKenna— saxophone Tom Lawton— piano Lee Smith— bass Mickey Roker—drums Sets @ 8 & 10 PM

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