Bobby Zankel and Craig McIver

Saxophonist Bobby Zankel and percussionist Craig McIver will be performing the John Coltrane composition "Ascension" for the Ascension Eve Jazz Vespers (marking the end of the Easter season) on Wednesday, May 16th at the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 8000 St. Martin's Lane, Philadelphia, PA, at 7:00 p.m.

The service is free, but the free will collection will go to help restore the John Coltrane House (a designated National Historic Site), which has fallen into disrepair. For info: 215-247-7466. http://www.stmartinec.org/

Denise Montana

Appearing at Jazz in Media! at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 145 W. Rose Tree Road in Media, PA, on Wednesday May 16th for the last concert of the season will be singer Denise Montana with vibist Tony Miceli, bassist Steve Beskrone, and percussionist Jim Hamilton.

One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. $10/$5 students. No advance sales. For info: 610-745-3011 Free refreshments and free on-site parking.

Mimi Jones

Appearing at Jazz at the Playhouse for the last concert of this season bassist/vocalist Mimi Jones and her band featuring Shirazetti Tinnin on drums and pianist Rachel Eckroth at the Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th Street in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 17th.

One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. Admission: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. For info: 215-517-8337 or 856-858-8914. Parking is right across the street.

The Fifth Annual Zannie-Do Fest

The Fifth Annual Zannie-Do Fest is happening on Saturday, May 19th at the Mermaid Inn, 7673 Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia, with some fabulous blues groups giving their time and talent to raise money for Jazz Bridge in memory of the late Philly blues/jazz singer Zan Gardner, a founding member of the nonprofit who tragically died in a car accident five years ago. Appearing at the Zannie-Do Fest will be the Randy Lippincott Band, blues star Deb Callahan and her group, and the Flashpoints.

Shows start at 8 PM. Tickets are $20 and can be bought online at http://www.jazzbridge.org/products-page For info: 215-247-9797 or 215- 517-8337

Suzanne Cloud and Her Trio

Appearing at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2110 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA on Sunday, May 20th for their monthly jazz vespers will be singer Suzanne Cloud and her trio, featuring pianist Jim Ridl, bassist Steve Beskrone, and drummer Jim Miller. 5pm.

Admission is free. Reception follows. Parking next to church is $7. For info: 215- 567-3668