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~ as heard through the ear of Will Smith Sr. as he travels through the City of Brotherly Love. Here you will find information on artists he has worked with, met and recorded. Plus artists bio's, sound clips, video's, pictures and more...
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2012-2013 Jazz Bridge Concert Schedule
The 2012-2013 Jazz Bridge concert schedule promises to be among the most exciting in its history, with 40 events in five venues, featuring almost 200 world-class jazz instrumentalists, vocalists, composers and arrangers, with an emphasis on original music.
At the Collingwood Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue in Collingwood, New Jersey:
Saxophonist/flutist/arranger/scat singer Denis DiBlasio on October 4th, bassist Andy Lalasis November1st, saxophonist Sam Reed on December 5th, trumpeter Fred Adams and the Philadelphia Heritage Art Ensemble on February 7th, saxophonist Bob Pollitt’s Quartet March 7th, jazz harpist Gloria Galante April 4th, and vocalist Barbara Montgomery May 2nd.
In Media at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, 145 West Rose Tree Road:
Singer Michael Andrews October 17th, percussionist Francois Zayas November 21st, pianist “Father John” D’Amico December 19th, pianist Luke Carlos O’Reilly on January 16th, flutist Marc Adler February 20th, pianist Dave Posmontier on March 20th, vibraphonist Tony Miceli and violinist Diane Munro April 17th, and singer Pearl Williams on May 15th.
At the Arch Street Friends Meeting House, 4th and Arch Street in Philadelphia:
Pianist Jim Ridl and trumpeter Terrell Stafford October 18th, singer Ella Gahnt on November 15th, saxophonist Bobby Zankel December 20th, saxophonist Larry McKenna January 17th, pianist Tom Lawton February 21st, drummer Alan Nelson March 21st, guitarist Greg Matthews April 18th, and singer Kevin Valentine on May 16th.
In Cheltenham, at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road:
Drummer Leon Jordan October 3rd, saxophonist Tony Williams November 7th, singer Jill Salkin December 5th, bassist Ed Wise and his New Orleans Jazz Band on January 2nd, singer Paula Johns February 6th, bassist Nimrod Speaks on March 6th, singer Denise Montana April 3rd, and singer Kitty Mayo on May 1st.
At the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square, 102 Sycamore Alley:
Bassist Lee Smith on October 3rd, pianist Terri Kleinfelter on November 7th, bassist Tyrone Brown December 5th, saxophonist Dave Wilson on January 2nd, saxophonist Ricky Tate, Jr. February 6th, Hot Club of Philadelphia on March 6th, drummer Eddie Jones April 3rd, and singer Sherri Butler on May 1st.
Jazz Bridge, founded by jazz singers Suzanne Cloud and Wendy Simon-Sinkler, is a 501C3 public charity that helps area jazz and blues musicians in crisis. Jazz Bridge employs in the neighborhood of 200 artists each year, presents these artists at unique and underused neighborhood venues, and injects funds into the community’s economy each and every season.
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Jazz Club's
Basil’s
422 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, Delaware
Live Jazz every Thursday from 8pm to 11pm
Featured Artists
Brownie’s Par Four Lounge
72nd and Ogontz Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Live Jazz every Wednesday from 10pm to 1am
Featuring The Budesa Brothers with Lucky Thompson
Carlette’s Backyard BBQ
57th and Elmwood Street, Philadelphia, PA
Live Jazz every Thursday from 7pm to 11pm
Featuring The Budesa Brothers with Eric Roberts
Chris’ Jazz Café
1421 Sansome Street, Philadelphia, PA
Live Jazz Monday through Saturday
Featured Artists
Elena’s Showcase Lounge
4912 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Live jazz open jam session featuring The Budesa Brothers with Lucky Thompson
Every Tuesday
8:30pm to 11:30pm
Grey´s Lounge
132 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Live jazz open jam session featuring Mike Boone, Byron Landham, and Sid Simmons
Every Wednesday 8pm
Larose Jazz Club
5531 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Live jazz open jam session featuring Rob Henderson and friends
Every Sunday
7pm to 11pm
Live jazz featuring Tony Williams and Friends
Every Monday
6pm to 11pm
Relish
7152 Ogontz Ave., Philadelphia
Live jazz open jam session featuring Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble
Every Wednesday
8pm to 11pm
Live jazz Thursday Thru Sunday
Featured Artists
The Top Shelf Lounge
56th and Market Street
Live jazz every Saturday
4pm to 8pm
Featured artists
Dowling's Palace
1310 N. Broad St.
215-236-9888
Sunday Nite Jazz is Back
Open Jam Session 8-11pm
Featuring The Budesa Brothers with Lucky Thompson
23rd Street Café
233 N. 23rd Street
Live jazz open jam session featuring Father John D’Amico, Jim Dofton, and Kenny Davis
Every Tuesday
7:30pm to 11:30pm
Warmdaddy's
Columbus Blvd. @ Reed Street Philadelphia
Join us EVERY Wednesday and Thursday for GREAT music!
EVERY Wednesday, join us at 6pm for 'Latin Soul' with Edgardo Cintron and the Cintron Band!
All performances begin at 6pm and feature great music, free admission, free buffet, and free parking.
The Twilight Lounge
20th and Bainbridge Sts. Philadelphia
Jam session on Thursday's 9p-12am.
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