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Vocalist Alexa Barchini In Center City On Wednesday March 12th

February 26, 2014

The Jazz Bridge Second Wednesdays Neighborhood Concerts Series at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2110 Chestnut Street in Center City Philadelphia, presents vocalist Alexa Barchini on Wednesday, March 12. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 215-517-8337 or visit Jazz Bridge. Vocalist/composer/lyricist Alexa ...

Article: Interview

The Newly Minted Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia

by Victor L. Schermer
January 7, 2014

The newly minted Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia is an exciting, ambitious project co-founded by renowned trumpeter and Temple University educator Terell Stafford and intrepid jazz supporter Deena Adler, Odean Pope's manager. The Orchestra has already made waves in the Philly jazz community through its two performances in the Courtyard of City Hall, symbolizing its close connection ...

Album

Smooth End Of Summer

By John Swana

Label: Challenge Jazz
Released: 2013
Track listing: Faded AM; Shades On Shades; Loner Tan; Calm Palm; 100º Object; Grapefruit B-fast; Seltzers Around; Smooth End; Calm Palm; Hot Noon / Avocado Shadow.

Article: Album Review

David Bennett Thomas: Headspace

Read "Headspace" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan

by Dan McClenaghan
December 11, 2013

Pianist David Bennett Thomas is a bit of a Renaissance guy when it comes to music. A gifted composer of classical and choral, chamber and orchestral music, he also veers on occasion into the jazz world. He brings to jazz a cerebral approach that is also engaging on a purely kick-back-and-listen level. It is with repeated ...

Article: Interview

Dwayne Burno: Tradition

by George Colligan
November 20, 2013

[ Editor's Note: The following interview is reprinted from George Colligan's blog, Jazztruth] Dwayne Burno is one of the great bass players of his generation. Originally from Philadelphia, Burno has been on the New York and international jazz scene since 1990. He has played with so many of the great legends of jazz: Betty ...

News: Performance / Tour

Bassist Mike Boone Opens Jazz Bridge Center City Jazz Concert Series Wed. Oct. 9th

September 16, 2013

The Jazz Bridge Neighborhood Concert Series in Center City Philadelphia at Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion (2110 Chestnut Street) presents bassist Mike Boone on Wednesday, October 9. Showtime for the Second Wednesday Series is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 215-517-8337 or visit Jazz Bridge. ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Terry Klinefelter: Zingaro

by Victor L. Schermer
September 13, 2013

Pianist, composer and arranger Terry Klinefelter deserves greater recognition, and this album shows why. Based in the Philadelphia area with her long-time spouse, bassist Paul Klinefelter, she has brought together a cadre of the finest instrumentalists and vocalists for a collection of music that resonates with the heart. With her adept piano playing at the center, ...

Article: Record Label Profile

Dreambox Media: The Philadelphia Jazz Label

by Mike Oppenheim
August 28, 2013

Any fan of the great American music that is jazz is surely aware that the art form's history depended on the convergence of geography, individual talents, and inspiration. Cities such as New Orleans, Kansas City, Chicago, and New York are synonymous with particular styles of jazz. One often overlooked city is Philadelphia, the birthplace and/or home ...

News: Performance / Tour

Free Summer Jazz Concerts 3rd Thursdays In South Philly!

June 1, 2013

Jazz Bridge is partnering with the Friends of Hawthorne Park to present Jazz at Hawthorne Park, a FREE summer concert series at 12th and Catharine Streets (in South Philadelphia) on the third Thursday of every month this summer. Bring a chair and prepare to groove with the Mike Boone/John Swana Project on June 20th, the Renaissance ...

News: Performance / Tour

Dave Posmontier In Media, PA On Wednesday, March 20!

March 1, 2013

Jazz Bridge in Media! presents pianist Dave Postmontier at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County — 145 West Rose Tree Road in Media - on Wednesday, March 20th. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Show time is 7:30. Information: 215-517-8337. It’s hard to remember a time when pianist, ...