Results for "Philadelphia"

Dianne Reeves and Jason Moran at the Kimmel Center, Philadelphia

by Victor L. Schermer
February 9, 2007

Dianne Reeves and Jason Moran Mellon Jazz Fridays, Verizon Hall The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA February 2, 2007 This intriguing double bill featuring established jazz diva Dianne Reeves and rising star pianist Jason Moran turned out to be an exciting evening of music which also ...

Ben Allison Quartet @ The Philadelphia Museum of Art, February 9, 2007

February 8, 2007

As Ben Allison states in the liner notes of his outstanding 2006 CD, Cowboy Justice, “New band. New music. The inspiration for this quartet album was twofold. I wanted to try my hand at writing for an ensemble that was smaller than my others. The instrumentation of trumpet, guitar, bass and drums was new for me ...

Painted Bride Art Center February-March 2007 Event Schedule

February 7, 2007

For 36 seasons, the Painted Bride Art Center in Philadelphia has played the role of matchmaker between contemporary artists and unique audiences who seek more than what the mainstream has to offer. Nestled inside a shimmering tile mosaic, the Bride's theater & galleries offer intimate, accessible, affordable experiences that transform, inspire, and exhilarate both artists and ...

Please Touch Museum Presents 15th Annual Junior Jazz Festival

February 6, 2007

Small heads will be boppin' and tiny feet will be stompin' this February as Please Touch Museum celebrates the 15th Annual Junior Jazz Festival, the only area event to introduce young children to the wonderful world of jazz through live music, dance and theater performances. The Atrium will adopt a groovy jazz club atmosphere for a ...

Chris' Jazz Cafe February Performances: Chris Potter (Feb 9-10) and Eric Alexander & Grant Stewart (Feb 16-17)

February 6, 2007

Joanna Pascale Gives Old Wax New Life

February 4, 2007

Philadelphia-area jazz singer has penchant for obscure musical gems Philadelphia jazz singer Joanna Pascale discovered her love of storytelling at age 15, when she heard her first Billie Holiday record. “I was attracted to the lyrics, and the passion behind them. I guess I was an overdramatic teenager," she said in a telephone interview. “That record ...

Philadelphia Jazz Calendar 2007 Features Area Musicians and Photographers

February 4, 2007

Philadelphia area jazz listeners can support local jazz musicians in need of medical care by purchasing a Jazz Bridge Project wall calendar. Developed by local jazz musicians and vocalists, this 12-month wall calendar on high quality paper features a prominent Philadelphia jazz musician with a personal quote highlighting their musical philosophy and the region's unique jazz ...

AAJ Seminar for Musicians at Chris' Jazz Cafe, February 26, 2007

February 2, 2007

Tonight's seminar has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Details concerning the new date will be posted shortly. Musicians are invited to attend the free All About Jazz Seminar at Chris' Jazz Cafe from 7pm to 9pm on Monday, February 26th. Michael Ricci, All About Jazz's Founder and Publisher, will discuss the various musician services AAJ ...

The University of the Arts in Philadelphia 18th Annual Jazz Festival

February 2, 2007

UArts is proud to announce the 18th Annual University of the Arts Jazz Festival, which will run for three days on its campus in downtown Philadelphia on the Avenue of the Arts. The schedule is as follows: Vocal Jazz Ensembles: Thursday, April 26 High School Jazz Bands and celebrity concert: ...

Kimmel Center's Mellon Jazz up Close Roots of Jazz Series Continues with Brian Blade Fellowship on February 10

February 1, 2007

The Kimmel Center's Mellon Jazz Up Close Roots of Jazz Series continues with Spirituals: Brian Blade Fellowship in Perelman Theater on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 7:30pm. New Orleans-based jazz drummer and composer Brian Blade has been hailed by Peter Watrous of the New York Times as “one of jazz's best young drummers." Blade's scorching cymbal ...