Monday Night Jam Series

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Open Mic all musicians/vocalists welcomed. Admission is payable at the door in cash only.

$5

The Young Gentlemen Youth Male Engagement Project

Admission Free: (Seating limited) Recognition ceremony for boys in grades 4th through 7th grades for their accomplishments in performing arts and academic achievement. Video documentary will be included in program.

Monday Night Jam Series

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Open Mic all musicians/vocalists welcomed. Admission is payable at the door in cash only.

$5

Youth Jazz Ambassador Big Band

The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts is pleased to announce that the Youth Jazz Ambassador Big Band will perform at the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival (MAFJ) on Saturday, February 18th. The Festival, which is held in Rockville,

Kenny Barron Trio

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Honored by The National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master, Kenny Barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms. The Los Angeles Times named him “one of the top jazz

Youth Jazz Ambassadors Big Band

South Kitchen & Jazz Parlor 600 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Members of the Philadelphia Clef Club Youth Jazz Ambassadors Big Band will perform under the direction of Mark Johnson and Bobby Zankel at “SOUTH” on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 3:00PM and 6:00PM. Entirely student-founded, the Ambassador Big Band’s mission

Monday Night Jam Series

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Open Mic all musicians/vocalists welcomed. Admission is payable at the door in cash only.

$5

Youth Ambassadors Jazz Ensemble

The members of the Philadelphia Clef Club Youth Ambassadors Jazz Ensemble will perform at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, for Black History Month sponsored by The Mann Center of Performing Arts, on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 5:00PM-8:00PM. The

Monday Night Jam Series

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Workshop: Bandleading Techniques for Singers

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Ella Gahnt Moderator and Aaron Graves – piano Vocalists from beginners through seasoned professionals will acquire skills in this hands-on workshop led by Philadelphia’s Ella Gahnt, jazz vocalist. Gahnt will lead a workshop inspired by the teaching approach of Jazz

$10

Jazz Dance Master Class

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Featuring: Carla Washington Carla Washington, dance educator, choreographer and recipient of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Long-Term Dance Residency grant award will present a dance workshop. Washington is an advocate for the arts in public schools, has made a

$8

“Lets Dance” Workshop

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Featuring: Melissa Talley-Palmer Melissa Talley-Palmer, a two time Leeway Foundation grantee winner and social dance advocate will present “Let’s Dance,” a workshop consisting of Bop and Cha Cha and line dance instruction focused on preserving the history and culture of

$8

Suzzette Ortiz Latin Jazz Ensemble

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

$20

“The “For Women”Vocal BootCamp

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

$10

Film Series: Mo’ Better Blues

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Free

Film Series: THE JAZZ LOFT

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

Free

Film Series: The Case of the Three Sided Dream

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

Free

Film Series: Thunder Soul

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

$7.00

Film Series: Arrows into Infinity

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

Free

Philadelphia Clef Club Alumni Ensemble

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

$20

Film Series: Jazz Giants of the 20th Century

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

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Monday Night Jam Session

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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.

$5.00

The Philadelphia Ambassadors Big Band

Philadelphia Ambassadors Big Band 1423 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Philadelphia Ambassadors Big Band. Chris's Jazz Cafe, 1423 Sansom Street, Philadelphia. 8pm-Midnight

Philadelphia Clef Club and Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Collaboration

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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!

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia Jazz Project Presents Diva Nation! All Women All Jazz Vocal Project featuring Monnette Sudler, Sherry Wilson Butler, and Haley Joyner

Monday Night Jam Session

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

$5.00

Tenor Madness: Featuring Sam Reed

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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.