You could call it the ultimate Philadelphia musical duet – two legendary icons in the history of the city’s jazz scene are partnering to benefit the future of young artists and to help keep this genre alive. Chris’ Jazz Café, the longest continuously operating jazz club in the city, will host an unprecedented musical fundraiser on Thursday, January 13 from 7 to 11 p.m. to benefit the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts (PCC). The fundraiser, in the form of a live and livestreamed show, will showcase alumni of the Clef Club who have become musical luminaries and internationally acclaimed artists in their field. 100% of funds raised will be donated to the Clef Club to help its mission of preserving the legacy of jazz through accessible education. 

“The Clef Club is such an integral part of Philadelphia’s jazz community. They’re nurturing the young talent that keeps the music alive, plus many of their students eventually make their way to our stage. We feel that it is one of the most important ways that we can contribute to this ongoing process of keeping jazz relevant in Philadelphia,” said Mark DeNinno, Chef/Owner, Chris’ Jazz Café.

7-11pm ~ $25 donation both live and livestreamed ~100% funds raised will go to the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts’ Artist List for Chris’ Jazz Café Fundraiser

Artists Instrument
Immanuel Wilkins (Saxophone)
Jaleel Shaw (Saxophone)
Daud El Bakara (Trumpet)
Micha Graves (Piano)
Kyree Rasheed (Drums)
Orrin Evans (Piano)
Bobby Zankel / Clef Club Ensemble
Aiden McKeon (Saxophone)
Leo Steinride (Guitar)
Joe Block (Piano)
Dylan Band (Saxophone)
Monnette Sudler (Guitar)
Nazir Ebo (Drums)
Marcelle Bellinger (Trumpet)
Ben Foster (Guitar)
Justin Faulkner (Drums)
Sherry Butler (vocals)
Richard Hill (Bass)
Arnetta Johnson (Trumpet)
Michael Sperman (Trumpet)
Nasir Dickerson (Saxophone)
Brent White (Trombone)
Jordan Williams (Piano)
Alonzo Demetrius (Trumpet)

You make donate directly to the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz by clicking HERE.

*** Effective Monday August 16th, in compliance with the City of Philadelphia’s option for COVID-19 restrictions, Chris’ Jazz Cafe has made the decision to require ALL patrons to provide proof of full vaccination, with a corresponding Photo ID. Without proof of full vaccination you will NOT be permitted to enter the premises. This step is being taken out of an abundance of caution and will be required for all shows. We hope to do our part to keep our community safe while we continue to enjoy the very best of local, national & international jazz.***