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All-Star Trio at Philly’s Hip Square on the Square
by Gloria Krolak
Ever since Lennie Tristano recorded his landmark album Live at the Confucius Restaurant in 1955, Chinese food and jazz have teamed up. The All-Star Trio continues the tradition at Philadelphia's Square on the Square, a Chinese restaurant on 19th and Chestnut. It's a regular Wednesday night gig for the spirited trio of pianist Andy ...
Mike Kennedy: Insulation
by Victor L. Schermer
This unpretentious but edifying album consists of a series of guitar originals which flow into one another to form a unified whole. The music is relaxing, with a light swing that calls to mind guitarists like Wes Montgomery and Jim Hall, and might be called, to coin a phrase, “soft bop." Mike Kennedy, guitarist and leader, ...
Arturo Sandoval Quintet at the Annenberg Center
by Victor L. Schermer
Arturo Sandoval Quintet Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Zellerbach Theater Philadelphia, PA November 15, 2014 The excitement about any Arturo Sandoval performance builds from the time you see his name on an events list and think of his affiliation with Dizzy Gillespie, his tenure with the group Irakere, ...
The Corinne Mammana Quartet Featuring Guitarist Frank Dibussolo
The Corinne Mammana Quartet featuring guitarist Frank DiBussolo will appear at Chris' Jazz Cafe on Tuesday, December 16. Shows run from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and tickets are $10. Chris’ is located on 1421 Sansom Street in Philadelphia. For reservations or more information, call 215-568-3131. Jazz singer Corinne Mammana has an extensive background in theater with ...
Panel of National Jazz Experts and Legends Announce Prestigious 2014-15 Kimmel Center Jazz Residency Artist Participants!
The Kimmel Center’s commitment to Jazz continues as their Jazz Residency winners are announced! The five-person panel, representing some of the nation’s most influential jazz practitioners and innovators—including Kennedy Center Director of Jazz Programming Kevin Struthers, SF Jazz Center Artistic Producer Lilly Schwartz, Jazz at Lincoln Center Vice President of Education Todd Stoll—culled through over 25 ...
Jazz Bridge First Wednesdays Neighborhood Concerts Series At The Cheltenham Center For The Arts Presents Vocalist Denise King
The Jazz Bridge First Wednesdays Neighborhood Concerts Series at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts—Ashbourne Road in Cheltenham—presents vocalist Denise King on Wednesday, January 7. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 215-517-833. or visit jazzbridge.org/events/neighborhood-concerts. A rhythm and blues fan as a child, Denise ...
Jazz Bridge Second Thursdays Neighborhood Concerts Series At The Collingswood Community Center Presents Trombonist Clifford Adams
The Jazz Bridge Second Thursdays Neighborhood Concerts Series at the Collingswood Community Center—East Collings Avenue in Collingswood, NJ—presents trombonist Clifford Adams on Thursday, January 8. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 856-858-8914 or 215-517-8337. Trombonist Clifford Adams began his musical career as a member ...
Jazz Bridge Third Thursday Concert Series On The Main Line Presents Vocalist Valray And Her Quartet
Jazz Bridge Third Thursday Concert Series on The Main Line presents vocalist Valray and her Quartet at The New Leaf Club—1225 Montrose Avenue in Rosemont—on Thursday, January 15. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517-8337. Vocalist and producer Valray, who studied at Philadelphia’s prestigious ...
Jazz Bridge Second Wednesdays Concert Series In Center City Presents Bassist Tyrone Brown
Jazz Bridge Second Wednesdays Concert Series in Center City presents bassist Tyrone Brown at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion—Chestnut Street—on Wednesday, January 14. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Show time is 7:30. Information: 215-517-8337. There’s very little in the jazz industry that bassist/composer/arranger/educator Tyrone Brown hasn’t ...
Jazz Bridge Third Thursday Concert Series In Willingboro, NJ Presents Pianist Eric Mintel And His Quartet
Jazz Bridge Third Thursday Concert Series in Willingboro, NJ presents pianist Eric Mintel and his Quartet at the Willingboro Library—220 Willingboro Way in Willingboro Township—on Thursday, January 15. Tickets are $10, $5 for students and show time is 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517-8337. Pianist/composer/bandleader/recording artist Eric Mintel—one of the foremost exponents of the music of Dave Brubeck—was ...
