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Kimmel Center to Manage University of the Arts Merriam Theater
Kimmel Center President and CEO Anne Ewers and Sean Buffington, President of the University of the Arts announced today a five-year agreement to have the Center manage the University's historic Merriam Theater. The agreement allows the Kimmel Center to book theatrical productions, such as its successful Broadway series, additional Kimmel Center Presents concerts and performances, as ...
Philadelphia Jazz at the Kimmel Center in October: Lizz Wright and Danilo Perez Trio Pay Tribute to Billie Holiday; Christian McBride and Friends; and Melody Gardot
Philadelphia has a long history as a vibrant and pulsating jazz community. This October, the Kimmel Center turns the spotlight on Philadelphia-born jazz luminaries who continue to evolve America’s indigenous art form. Philly’s own bass virtuoso Christian McBride celebrates the 20th anniversary of his musical work in a performance with Grammy® Award-winning pianist Bruce Hornsby, his ...
Acclaimed Guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel and His Trio Set to Release "Reflections" on October 27
Acclaimed Guitarist Kurt RosenwinkelGets Intimate With “Standards Trio: Reflections" On The Wommusic LabelTrio session with bassist Eric Revis and drummer Eric Harland set for release October 27“There's this kind of fluidity and architecture in the lines that he plays that I don't think I've heard anybody else do. ...
Kenny Werner Trio at Chris' Jazz Cafe' on September 25 & 26, 2009
Chris Jazz Cafe presents pianist, Kenny Werner & his Trio. Kenny hails from New York and has been described as an astounding pianist with few restrictions. He will be joined by two very gifted musicians, Ari Hoenig on drums and Johannes Weidenmuller on bass. September 25 & 26, 2009 Sets @ 8 & 10 ...
Jazz Night at the Michener: Lily White in Doylestown (PA) on September 26th
Saturday, September 26, 2009 8 to 11 PM James A. Michener Art Museum 138 S. Pine St. Doylestown, PA 18901 215.340.9800 Saxophonist Lily White is one of the most promising and engaging young musicians on the New York jazz scene. In small clubs or large concert halls, on ...
Chuck Anderson Trio at Chris' Jazz Cafe on September 18th
Friday, September 18th 8:00 and 10:00 PM Chris' Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 215.568.3131 The Chuck Anderson Trio will premiere material from their new CD FreeFall on the Dreambox Media. Guitarist/composer Chuck Anderson has the ability to turn notes into poetry.” --Gerald Veasley About Chuck Anderson Chuck Anderson ...
Pianist Danilo Perez Signs with Mack Avenue Records
Pianist Danilo Perez Signs with Mack Avenue RecordsReturns to Perform at the 2009 Detroit International Jazz FestivalMack Avenue Records is proud to announce the signing of Grammy winning pianist Danilo Perez. The signing was made official at the 2009 Detroit International Jazz Festival, where Perez returned to active performing with ...
Mary Ellen Desmond and Her Quartet at Chris' Jazz Cafe, Philadelphia
by Victor L. Schermer
Mary Ellen Desmond and QuartetChris' Jazz CafePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaAugust 22, 2009 A late August thunderstorm and drenching rain didn't keep the faithful from coming out to hear Philly favorite vocalist Mary Ellen Desmond and her group perform at Chris' Jazz Cafe in Center City, for which they were rewarded with a lively ...
Kimmel Center Youth Jazz Ensemble Auditions, September 26
Kimmel Center Youth Jazz Ensemble Auditions Held on September 26 Auditions Are Open to All Young Musicians, Grades 6 to 10! Kimmel Center Education Department welcomes all young musicians, grades 6 10, to audition for the Kimmel Center Youth Jazz Ensemble on Saturday, September 26, 2009 from Noon to 3pm in the Kimmel Centers Merck Arts ...
Jazz Icon Sonny Rollins Kicks Off Kimmel Center Presents 2009/10 Season, September 25
“...Rollins is still the reigning god of the tenor saxophone, one of jazz's most innovative and influential pioneers... a volcano of fierce inventiveness and raw, urgent power." Washington Post “Nobody rivals his fluid mastery..." Boston Globe Jazz icon Sonny Rollins kicks off Kimmel Center Presents 2009/10 season on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 8pm in Verizon ...
