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Tom Lawton

Tom Lawton grew up in Arcola, PA and attended Methacton High School (remarkable only in that I attended the same school at that time), where he was a brilliant, but chronically truant student. He displayed great promise as a classical pianist, dabbled in British Rock and Roll, and eventually fell into Jazz. He was abbetted in his early education by Philly legend Gerald Price, who gave Tom his early pointers in the art. He later began studies in Philadelphia with renowned pianist Bernard Peiffer, who had emigrated here from France. After Bernard's death, Tom began a long association with the late bassist Al Stauffer, who had accompanied M

Take Five with Vocalist Greg Farnese

by AAJ Staff
October 8, 2026

Greg Farnese is a modern-day throwback vocalist, a crooner, if you will. He reignites the treasured and timeless classics from the Great American Songbook and blends them with his unique interpretations of his modern-day favorites. A South Jersey native, Greg began his career in acting and moved to Hollywood, California, where he worked in theater, television ...

Tony Miceli and Chuck Redd At Chris’ Jazz Cafe

by Victor L. Schermer
August 12, 2026

Chuck Redd and Tony MiceliSteve Weiss Mallet FestivalChris' Jazz Cafe August 1. 2026 For several years, vibraphonist Tony Miceli has arranged with vibraphone makers and music schools and venues in the area to hold a yearly Vibraphone Festival, with performances, workshops, and interviews designed to improve performance, networking, and exposure of ...

Joe Block: Solo Piano Vol. 1

by Victor L. Schermer
March 16, 2026

At 26, Joe Block is already a mature, creative, and disciplined jazz pianist as well as an exceptional composer, arranger, conductor, and educator. His roots are in the Philadelphia area with such mentors/teachers as Tom Lawton. Repeated performances, especially at the Philadelphia's Clef Club and Chris' Jazz Cafe have helped him in sharpening his craft. He ...

Intention

By Norman David

Label: Each And Only
Released: 2024
Track listing: Let's Talk Later, Now; Slappdash; Happening Later Now; Exotic Chaotic; Endless Beginnings; Elongated Intro; Ingredients; Intention; It Would Be Good; Guy Of Darkness; Added Strength

23 Years Later

By Norman David

Label: Each And Only
Released: 2024
Track listing: Kick In (take 1); About The Replay; Fling; Current Thought; Fall Time; No Force; Conforming; Blots; Hurry Up, Won't You; Kick In (take 2).

Joe Block Christmas Extravaganza at Chris’ Jazz Café

by Victor L. Schermer
December 25, 2023

Joe Block Christmas Extravaganza Chris' Jazz Café Philadelphia, PA December 17, 2023 Pianist Joe Block is a remarkable pianist and band leader born and bred in Philadelphia and its suburbs. He is a graduate of both Juilliard and Columbia, was mentored by legendary pianists like Tom Lawton ...

Mary Ellen Desmond: Comfort and Joy 2023

by Victor L. Schermer
December 16, 2023

Mary Ellen Desmond and Friends Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany Philadelphia, PA December 10, 2023 This was the twentieth consecutive year that Mary Ellen Desmond has led her “Comfort and Joy" holiday concert in the sanctuary of Philadelphia's Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany. The ...

Anais Reno and the Dylan Band Quintet at Chris’ Jazz Cafe

by Victor L. Schermer
June 30, 2023

Anais Reno and the Dylan Band Quintet Featuring the Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim Chris' Jazz Café Philadelphia, PA June 24, 2023 At 19, Anais Reno is one of the finest emerging jazz vocalists amid a hefty scene of great young singers. And her repeated engagements ...

Philadelphia Jazz

by Victor L. Schermer
May 27, 2023

Philadelphia Jazz Suzanne Cloud and Diane Turner 127 pages ISBN 978-1-4671-0784-6 Images of America Arcadia Publishing 2022 Philadelphia longs to be known as a jazz town, a city distinguished by its major contribution to the jazz legacy. There is a good ...