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DivaNation Showcases "A Sisterhood of Singers"
By Nathea Lee The Philadelphia Jazz Project set out to see what would happen if they brought together a diverse array of vocalists, created a nurturing environment where seasoned performers could mentor younger singers, and gave them all the opportunity to perform on one of the City's premier stages. The result is DivaNation, “a sisterhood of ...
Brownie Speaks: A Video Documentary: The Life, Music, and Legacy of Clifford Brown
by Victor L. Schermer
Brownie Speaks: A Video Documentary: The Life, Music, and Legacy of Clifford Brown Glanden Productions 2014 This thoroughly researched and fascinating documentary about legendary jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown reveals the full scope of the man and his music through extensive interviews, recordings, photos, and both new and archival film and video ...
Jason Jackson: Inspiration
by Victor L. Schermer
Jason Jackson is an outstanding versatile and well-heeled New York-based trombonist. Somehow, you don't hear his name mentioned along with peers like Robin Eubanks, Steve Turre, Steve Davis, John Fedchock, and Conrad Herwig. Perhaps that's because Jackson plays first chair in big bands, studio work, and Broadway musicals. He doesn't often link up with small groups ...
Phil Haynes’ “No Fast Food” Trio: In Concert (2014)
by Victor L. Schermer
A jazz trio called “No Fast Food" is more likely to appeal to a sophisticated audience rather than attract the legion of average jazz fans, and this album will no doubt appeal to just such serious listeners who will take the time to digest it. Phil Haynes, Dave Liebman, and Drew Gress are seasoned players, all ...
Butch Reed Group In Cheltenham Wed. Oct. 1st!
Jazz Bridge First Wednesday Neighborhood Concert Series in Cheltenham presents drummer Harry Butch Reed and his group at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road, on Wednesday, October 1st. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and show time is 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517-8337 or visit Jazz Bridge. “Butch Reed is a prime example of ...
Denis Diblasio Quartet In Collingswood Thurs. Oct. 2nd!
Jazz Bridge First Thursdays Neighborhood Concert Series in Collingswood, NJ presents baritone saxophonist/flutist Denis DiBlasio and his Quartet on Thursday, October 2nd at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 East Collings Avenue. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and show time is 7:30 p.m. Information: 856-858-8914, 215-517-8337 or visit Jazz Bridge. Denis DiBlasio represents a rarity in ...
Dave Posmontier In Center City Concert Wed. Oct. 8th!
Jazz Bridge Second Wednesdays Concert Series in Center City presents pianist Dave Postmontier at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2110 Chestnut Street on Wednesday, October 8th. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Show time is 7:30. Information: 215-517-8337 or visit Jazz Bridge. It’s hard to remember a ...
Edgardo Cintron In Willingboro NJ On Thurs. Oct. 16th!
Jazz Bridge Third Thursday Concert Series in Willingboro, NJ presents Latin percussion master Edgardo Cintron at the Willingboro Library, 220 Willingboro Way in Willingboro Township, on Thursday, October 16th. Tickets are $10, $5 for students and show time is 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517-8337 or visit Jazz Bridge. Percussionist Edgardo Cintron is a second-generation Puerto Rican and ...
Vocalist Denise Montana On The Main Line Wed. Oct. 15th!
Jazz Bridge Third Wednesday Concert Series on The Main Line presents singer Denise Montana at The New Leaf, 1225 Montrose Avenue in Rosemont, on Wednesday, October 15th. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517-8337 or visit jazzbridge.org. Denise Montana is a double platinum-selling recording ...
Saying Goodbye to John Blake Jr.
By Suzanne Cloud Sharon Baptist Church boasts a congregation that harkens back to 1934, many years before the church finally found an expansive resting space in West Philadelphia. It's a very big church, but John’s family and friends needed a big one to say goodbye and to wish him well on his journey home. John Blake ...
