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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

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

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

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

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.

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