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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

Critcally Acclaimed Jazz Vibraphonist Gary Burton Launches the Annenberg Center's 13/14 Jazz Series

August 28, 2013

Critically acclaimed jazz vibraphonist Gary Burton launches the Annenberg Center’s 13/14 jazz series (Philadelphia, PA: Seven-time Grammy Award-winning jazz vibraphonist Gary Burton commences the 13/14 jazz series at the Annenberg Center with a joyful birthday celebration. Hailed as an innovative musical giant that “makes jazz one of the gifts from God” (Jazz Weekly), Gary Burton is ...

News: Award / Grant

Kimmel Center seeks artists for Jazz Residency Program

August 23, 2013

Jazz Residency Request for Proposals | Download the Application Now (PDF) “We need to work to rebuild appreciation of jazz and promote innovative presentations of jazz music to build the audiences that clubs need to survive.” —Mayor Michael Nutter The Kimmel Center is proud to launch a residency program for Philadelphia Jazz Artists who are inspired ...

Article: Live Review

Paul Klinefelter and Jim Ridl at Rollers Flying Fish

by Victor L. Schermer
August 22, 2013

Paul Klinefelter and Jim RidlRoller's Flying Fish RestaurantPhiladelphia, PAAugust 16, 2013Roller's Flying Fish Restaurant, in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, offers live music in its intimate upstairs setting. The venue has featured top-of-the line jazz players including the legendary Mose Allison and guitarists Chuck Anderson and Jimmy Bruno. Recently, Paul ...

Article: Live Review

Pennsylvania Blues Festival 2013

by Wade Luquet
August 10, 2013

22nd Pennsylvania Blues Festival Blue Mountain Ski ResortPalmerton, PAJuly 26-28, 2013For the past 22 years, veteran festival producer Michael Cloeren has thrown a weekend party in the Pocono mountains, playing host to fifteen of his favorite blues musician friends and their bands and inviting a few thousand avid fans of the ...

Article: Take Five With...

Take Five with Dan DeChellis

by AAJ Staff
August 5, 2013

Meet Dan DeChellis:Dan DeChellis' music consists of melody, emotion, energy, and spontaneous adventure. Born on classic rock, schooled in classical music, matured on jazz, and aged with ambient music, DeChellis is a fan of all music and styles. He has released over eight albums of purely improvised music on his own label, Sachimay Records. ...

Article: Live Review

Chuck Anderson Trio: Philadelphia, PA, July 13, 2013

by Victor L. Schermer
July 25, 2013

Chuck Anderson TrioJamey's House of MusicPhiladelphia, PAJuly 13, 2013Chuck Anderson is a virtuoso jazz guitarist with an eclectic repertoire that includes standards, originals, a dash of rock, and artisan electric adaptations of classical acoustic guitar music. He started out forty years ago as the house guitarist at the Latin Casino, and ...

News: Performance / Tour

Roy Hargrove Quintet at the Clef Club on August 9th

July 25, 2013

Roy Hargrove, two time Grammy Award winning artist, leads his blazing quintet to Philadelphia's historic Clef Club on Friday August 9, 2013. The sets will be hosted by WRTI’s Jeff Duperon. Philadelphia Clef Club Of Jazz 738 S. Broad Street (Broad & Fitzwater) Philadelphia, PA Two Sets: 8 & 10 ...

News: TV / Film

Preservation Alliance-Produced Coltrane Documentary Screenings at International House on August 7

July 12, 2013

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia invites you to two free screenings of Coltrane's Philadelphia Coltrane’s Philadelphia explores John Coltrane's remarkable Philadelphia years and features captivating interviews including those with renowned saxophonist and Coltrane peer Odean Pope and The Roots’ Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, and historic footage of Philadelphia illustrating the urban context in which Coltrane moved ...

Article: Interview

Derrick Hodge: Raw, Unabashed Honesty

by DanMichael Reyes
July 9, 2013

Versatility is a trait that any young musician wishes to attain in his/her career. While the ability to seamlessly flow in and out of any musical situation or genre can be attained by spending countless hours in the shed and listening to an array of records, a unique musical environment helps immensely in shaping a young ...