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SUMMARY:With Love From Ella
DESCRIPTION:CULTURAL COLLABORATIONS AT THE CLEF (CCC) \nWhere Cultures Meet. The Muse Awakens. Imagination Takes the Stage. \nCultural Collaborations at the Clef—CCC— brings artists\, cultural organizations\, and communities together through music\, storytelling\, dance\, theater\, and shared creative experiences. Each collaboration is designed to inspire the muse\, ignite the imagination\, celebrate cultural connections\, and deepen understanding across communities. \nWith Love From Ella is a powerful one-woman theatrical experience that celebrates the extraordinary life of the legendary Ella Fitzgerald. Through music\, storytelling\, and heartfelt performance\, the production follows Ella’s remarkable journey from hardship and uncertainty to becoming one of the most beloved voices in history.\nAudiences will witness the trials she endured\, the resilience that carried her through life’s greatest challenges\, and the triumphs that came from refusing to give up on her dreams. But this is more than the story of fame—it is a story of purpose\, perseverance\, self-discovery\, and the unexpected gifts found along the way.\nFilled with heart\, humor\, and timeless music\, With Love From Ella invites audiences to experience the woman behind the legend and be inspired to embrace their own journey with courage\, hope\, and love.
URL:https://clefclubofjazz.org/event/with-love-from-ella/2026-09-20
LOCATION:Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts\, 736 S. Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Collaborations at the Clef
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SUMMARY:Chasing Trane Screening - Free Matinee
DESCRIPTION:watch trailer \nGet Free Matinee Tickets
URL:https://clefclubofjazz.org/event/chasing-trane-free-matinee
LOCATION:Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts\, 736 S. Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE
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SUMMARY:Soundscapes for Tomorrow and PCC Diamond Year Anniversary & Awards Ceremony feat. Tia Fuller in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Soundscapes for Tomorrow: Stage One Residencies (Get Tickets) \nA Signature Program of the Clef’s 60th Anniversary Celebration \nMajor support for Soundscapes for Tomorrow has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage \nAs the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts marks 60 years of cultural leadership\, Soundscapes for Tomorrow: Stage One Residencies stands at the center of this historic milestone—honoring legacy\, amplifying today’s voices\, and investing boldly in the future of jazz. \nThis two-year creative residency initiative reflects the Clef’s enduring role as a national steward of jazz culture. Through five immersive artist residencies led by nationally and internationally acclaimed jazz artists\, Soundscapes for Tomorrowinvites audiences into the creative process itself—where heritage\, innovation\, and community converge. \nResidencies encompass the creation of new works\, rehearsals\, artist conversations\, master classes\, and public workshops—offering rare access to the ideas\, influences\, and collaborations that shape contemporary jazz. \nThe Clef Club 60th Anniversary Awards Celebration \nThe Clef Club’s 60th Anniversary Awards Celebration will be hosted by Senator Vincent Hughes and will feature a distinguished awards program recognizing the individuals whose leadership and artistry have shaped—and continue to shape—the Clef’s enduring impact. \nHonors and Recognitions \nFounders’ Legacy Award (Posthumous)\nHonoring James “Jimmy” Adams\, visionary founder of the Clef Club\nPresented by Dr. Diane Turner\,\nCharles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection\, Temple University \nVisionary Leadership Award\nHonoring Dr. Bernard Watson\, whose leadership and foresight were instrumental in the creation and construction of the Clef Club’s purpose-built facility in 1995\nPresented by Dr. Ken Scott\,\nPresident\, The Beech Companies \nSoundscapes for Tomorrow Artistic Excellence Awards\nPresented by Valerie Gay\,\nChief Cultural Officer\, City of Philadelphia \nHonoring the 2026 Soundscapes for Tomorrow Resident Artists: \n\nTia Fuller\nPapo Vázquez\nNabaté Isles\nDerrick Hodge\nMiguel Zenón\n\nSelected through the Clef Club’s National Artist Advisory Committee\, these artists represent a powerful spectrum of jazz expression—bridging tradition and experimentation\, cultural memory and contemporary voice. Residency themes explore the reimagining of jazz through Puerto Rican Indigenous music\, the evolution of new genres through cultural fusion\, and the role of intergenerational exchange as a catalyst for artistic innovation. \nA Defining Artistic Moment \nThe evening will include food and community gathering\, culminating in a landmark artistic event:\nTia Fuller will present the world premiere of her commissioned Soundscapes for Tomorrow work  titled “Intersections”—a moment that both celebrates creative culmination and signals the Clef’s next chapter of artistic leadership. \nIntersections’ explores the point of abundance where genres\, generations\, and empowerment converge. This innovative work celebrates Fuller’s cross-pollination of musical traditions\, stepping beyond the traditional boundaries of jazz to incorporate R&B\, classical\, funk\, and hip-hop influences. It will also serve as a vehicle to explore the Nation of Ndugu and Nzinga’s Five Basic Principles: Wisdom\, Humility\, Forgiveness\, Nurturing\, and Spirituality. Intersections reflects Fuller’s extensive experience as both performer and educator—balancing careers in jazz\, R&B\, and pop (including touring with Beyoncé)\, and her ongoing commitment to empowering the next generation as a full-time Professor and the Artistic Director of the Ensemble Department at the Berklee College of Music. All in all\, it provides a strong foundation rooted in excellence of character and core values. \nProgram Impact & Access \nAll residencies culminate in world-premiere performances at the Clef Club\, supported by livestreaming and professional video documentation to extend access to national and international audiences. To ensure broad participation\, the Clef Club will provide complimentary tickets through local nonprofit partners\, reinforcing its commitment to accessibility and community engagement. \nResident artists are supported through honoraria\, travel and lodging\, rehearsal space\, access to multitrack recording studios\, professional audio and video production\, and the Clef Club’s historic jazz archive. A hybrid residency model—combining in-person and remote engagement—accommodates the demanding schedules of leading artists while stewarding resources responsibly. \n  \nA Legacy Forward \nTogether\, Soundscapes for Tomorrow and the Clef’s 60th Anniversary Celebration reaffirm the organization’s mission to celebrate\, preserve\, and advance jazz through education\, performance\, and cultural engagement—positioning the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts as a national hub for artistic excellence\, innovation\, and inclusion.
URL:https://clefclubofjazz.org/event/soundscapes-for-tomorrow-and-pcc-diamond-year-anniversary-awards-ceremony-feat-tia-fuller-in-concert
LOCATION:Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts\, 736 S. Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soundscapes for Tomorrow
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SUMMARY:Trane's House - Farid Barron Commemorating the 100th Birthday of John Coltrane
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LOCATION:Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts\, 736 S. Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Soundscapes for Tomorrow feat. Papo Vázquez World Premiere
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets \nThe Legacy of Jazz and Puerto Rican Indigenous Music Reimagined \nPapo Vázquez’s The Badlands Suite is a four-part musical autobiography tracing his life\, influences\, and evolution as an artist. Drawing from jazz\, Puerto Rican Indigenous music\, and the traditions of his childhood\, Vázquez transforms these influences into a distinctive musical language shaped by his personal experiences. \nThe first movement reflects the holiday music performed by his father\, connecting Vázquez to family\, Puerto Rican traditions\, and childhood memories. The second captures his teenage introduction to jazz—a defining moment that opened new possibilities and shaped his development as a musician\, composer\, and arranger. \nThe third movement explores his years in New York City after moving from Philadelphia\, highlighting the musicians\, communities\, and experiences that expanded his creative vocabulary. The fourth represents Vázquez’s evolution as a pioneer of Bomba Jazz\, from 1983 through 2026\, bringing jazz together with the rhythms and cultural traditions of Puerto Rican Bomba. \nThe Badlands Suite revisits the people\, places\, sounds\, and experiences that shaped Vázquez’s journey. It is both a personal musical autobiography and a bold reimagining of cultural traditions\, demonstrating how jazz and Puerto Rican music can intersect\, evolve\, and create something entirely new.
URL:https://clefclubofjazz.org/event/soundscapes-for-tomorrow-feat-papo-vazquez-world-premiere
LOCATION:Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts\, 736 S. Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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