"Building Transformative Leadership through Music & the Arts"
Featuring: Suzzette Ortiz including Madison Rast – bass, John Katz-saxophone/flute, Juan “Cuco” Castellanos – percussion, and Rene Ginett –vocals. The Philadelphia Clef Club is proud to present Latin Jazz pianist Suzzette Ortiz including musicians Madison Rast -bass, Jon Katz –saxophone/flute, Juan
Established and moderated by Veteran Master Vocalist, Sherry Wilson Butler this workshop is designed FOR YOUR VOCAL ADVANCEMENT! This is the launch of the 3rd ongoing series of the VOCAL BOOT CAMPS FOR WOMEN! YOU asked for it, so we're
Mo' Better Blues is a 1990 musical drama film starring Denzel Washington, Wesley Snipes, and Spike Lee, who also directed. It follows a period in the life of fictional jazz trumpeter Bleek Gilliam (played by Washington) as a series of
In the 1950s, dozens of jazz musicians jam night after night in a dilapidated New York loft building, not realizing they are all being captured in sound and pictures by acclaimed LIFE Magazine photographer W. Eugene Smith, who lives in
Adam Kahan expertly portrays the life of superb musician, Rahsaan Roland Kirk in his documentary The Case of the Three Sided Dream. Kirk was blinded in his early childhood yet was keenly aware of racism and other injustices of American
Directed by Mark Landesman, Thunder Soul tells the inspired true story of Kashmere (Texas) High School’s band leader Conrad “Prof” Johnson. Johnson directed the coed musical aggregation of black students in Houston, Texas with “tough love,” respect, and a code
Ella Gaht – vocals, Aaron Graves-piano, Lee Smith-bass, Harry “Butch” Reed-drums
The documentary, Arrows into Infinity looks closely into the life of Charles Lloyd, American jazz musician, pioneering in the tenor saxophone and flue. The film is Co-directed and produced by Lloyd’s wife Dorothy Darr and portrays the intimacy that is
The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz has over a 40 year history of educating the greatest musicians and teachers in the tri-state area and beyond. This Alumni concert is a homecoming featuring the Clef Club's masters of Jazz. To purchase
As the name suggests, the film portrays these great jazz musicians in 17 rare, vintage performances, many of which have not been available since they were seen on television in the ‘60s and ‘70s. The film includes jazz pioneers such
Join Us! Every Monday a weekly Jam session is open to the public. The Philadelphia Clef Club carries on the legacy of traditional jams that were for young musicians to hone their talent and have the opportunity to perform with seasoned musicians. Open mic all musicians, vocalists, poets welcomed.
The Philadelphia Ambassadors Big Band. Chris's Jazz Cafe, 1423 Sansom Street, Philadelphia. 8pm-Midnight
The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts has entered into a collaborative partnership with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia for 2017-2018. This relationship will consist of a series of workshops and performances which will involve composers and musicians from both organizations. The programs will take place throughout the year at the Philadelphia Clef Club site on the Avenue of the Arts.
Philadelphia Jazz Project Presents Diva Nation! All Women All Jazz Vocal Project featuring Monnette Sudler, Sherry Wilson Butler, and Haley Joyner
Join Us! Every Monday a weekly Jam session is open to the public. The Philadelphia Clef Club carries on the legacy of traditional jams that were for young musicians to hone their talent and have the opportunity to perform with seasoned musicians. Open mic all musicians, vocalists, poets welcomed.
Ticket price: $5.00
Tenor Madness is a musical ensemble formed through the instigation of the Philadelphia Jazz project for a Pop Up concert at the Reading Terminal Market in 2014. Since then the ensemble has performed several times including at last year’s Coltrane At 90 Celebration. The group has been led by veteran saxophonist and bandleader, Sam Reed and has featured a who's’ who of Philadelphia area saxophonists, including Charles Cunningham, Tim Price, Elliott Levin, Carl Grubbs, Korey Riker, Yesseh Ali, Michael Pedicin, Larry McKenna, Gilberto Cruz, Pete Chavez, and Julian Pressley. The name Tenor Madness is a tribute to the 1956 Sonny Rollins recording of the same name that is most notable as being the only known recording featuring both saxophone giants, Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane.
Jazz Bridge & Councilman Curtis Jones present “Jazz In the Park”, featuring pianist Micah Graves, 8 year old bassist Spencer Chambers and violinist Maxwell Chambers
Join Us! Every Monday a weekly Jam session is open to the public. The Philadelphia Clef Club carries on the legacy of traditional jams that were for young musicians to hone their talent and have the opportunity to perform with seasoned musicians. Open mic all musicians, vocalists, poets welcomed.
Ticket price: $5.00
Sherry Butler Vocal Workshop, October 30, 2017, 6:00-8:00 PM
The Clef Club Jazz Awards recognizes Philadelphia musicians and performing artists through a nomination and selection process made available to the general public. Each year, the public is invited to nominate the musicians(s) it feels “best represent the ideal musicians who have made significant contributions to the legacy of jazz in the city of Philadelphia.”
The Clef Club Jazz Awards recognizes Philadelphia musicians and performing artists through a nomination and selection process made available to the general public. Each year, the public is invited to nominate the musicians(s) it feels “best represent the ideal musicians who have made significant contributions to the legacy of jazz in the city of Philadelphia.”
Five decked out 18th century mansions, Historic Strawberry Mansion, Cedar Grove, Laurel Hill, Lemon Hill and Woodford open their doors for the holiday treats and peformances.
Celebrating!!!!!! J. Michael Harrison 20 Years of The Bridge & the CD Release Bobby Zankel Wonderful Sound 6. To purchase tickets click HERE. Featuring: Bobby Zankel - Alto Muhammad Ali - Drums Dave Burrell - Piano Diane Monroe - Violin
The Young Cats Are Back! The Clef Club will be hosting a recital to feature our students’ progress! Come join us to celebrate our students, new and old! Participants must wear formal attire. These cats must arrive at 9AM!
Time : 4:00 PM Music set Prayer Service : 7:00 PM Cost: Donation Devonne Gardner , vocalist Ruth Naomi Floyd , vocalist Lourin Plant, vocalist Jay Fluellen , piano Kimpedro Rodriguez, drums Clef Club Student Ensemble -Lovett Hines, director
Join the Chamber Orchestra for Improvisionaries: a season -long exploration of the art of improvisation. The Chamber Orchestra , in partnership with the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz, will celebrate this landmark season with a variety of programs exploring the art of improvisation spanning the 17 th through 21 st centuries. It will illuminate the immensely varied and colorful musical trajectory which supplied an essential framework to the birth of jazz, as well as the myriad links between jazz and classical music. The season will culminate with the premiere of a new work by COP’s Steven R. Gerber Composer-in Residence, Adam Vidiksis featuring players from the Clef Club.
Master Class March 16,2018 | Invitation only Concert March 17 ,2018 | 1 show – 2 Sets (To Purchase tickets click HERE) Featuring: Arturo O’Farrill, piano Ivan Renta, saxophone James Seeley, trumpet Rafi Malkiel, trombone Vince Cherico, drums Carlos Maldonado, percussion Keisel
Sy Smith is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actress, and music producer. Yahzarah is a Ghanaian American singer and music producer. Hil St. Soul is a R & B group that originated the United Kingdom, comprised of singer-songwriter comprised of
A performance with the Philadelphia Clef Club Faculty Ensemble.
Standing in the Shadows of Motown is a 2002 documentary film directed by Paul Justman that recounts the story of The Funk Brothers, the uncredited and largely unheralded studio musicians who were the house band that Berry Gordy handpicked in 1959.
