Philadelphia Jazz Journey

The Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & the Parkway, 215.763-8100 tonight, 5- 8:30 p.m., has its Friday jazz presentation with Montreal piano man John Stetch blending his Ukrainian origins with classical and jazz . Next Friday, local favorites, vibes man Tony Micelli and bassist Kevin McConnell, add jazz to the art and cocktails here. Admission: $10; $7 seniors and students.

The Ritz Carlton Hotel, 10 S. Broad St., 215.523.8000 is still jumping every Saturday, 8:30-11:30 p.m. with the joyous jazz of the always exciting Tony Williams Quartet.

The Casino Deli, 2425 Welsh Road, 215.969.1968 Tuesday, 8-11 p.m. for $5 is featuring the explosively exciting Brian Pastor Big Band now in its 9th year, here. This top flight band brings new life to old standards.

The 23rd St. Cafe, Tuesday night jazz sessions, at 233 N. 23rd St., 215. 561.2488 are in their 13th year of creating dreams of glory for weekend warriors getting a chance to play with some top flight pros. Free shows go from 7:30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. The house trio has