Ella Gahnt, jazz vocalist workshop
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPhiladelphia Clef Club Workshop Series: Bandleading Techniques Singers. Vocalists from beginners through seasoned professionals will acquire skills in the hands-on workshop led by Philadelphia’s Ella Gahnt, jazz vocalist. Gahnt will lead a workshop inspired by the teaching approach of Jazz
Members and Partners Reception
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPlease join us as the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts presents the 5 Year Strategic Plan hosted by Ken Scott, President, Nelson Parrish, Treasurer and Lovett Hines, Artistic Director.
PCC Jazz Awards : VIP Admittance to Friday and Saturday Events, Blue Carpet Reception, Dinner, and Show
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe are so excited to invite you to our biggest celebration of the year, The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 5th Annual “Clef Club Jazz Awards: A Special 50th Anniversary” celebration. The 2-Day festivities kicks-off on Friday,
PCC Jazz Awards : Music Educator’s Roundtable, Discussion & Afternoon Jam Session
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSaturday, November 12 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm guests can take part in a Round Table discussion addressing “The Educational Fortitude & Artistic Progression of Jazz: An Intergenerational Concept,” This event will pay homage to tri-state area music educators who
PCC Jazz Awards : 5th Annual Jazz Awards and 50th Clef Club Anniversary Celebration
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Philadelphia 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
Papo Vazquez, Master Class
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPapo Vazquez will conduct a master class for middle and high school students. Trombonist, composer and arranger Papo Vázquez is 40 year anniversary into a career spanning jazz, Latin, Afro-Caribbean and classical music and recordings. Ticket: Free to School groups
Monday Night Jam Series
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesOpen Mic all musicians/vocalists welcomed. Admission is payable at the door in cash only.
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 StatesOpen Mic all musicians/vocalists welcomed. Admission is payable at the door in cash only.
Lower Merion High School, Black History Assembly Performance
“Roots of American Music” – in school program. (Students only)
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 StatesHonored 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 StatesMembers 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 StatesOpen Mic all musicians/vocalists welcomed. Admission is payable at the door in cash only.
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 StatesWorkshop: Bandleading Techniques for Singers
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesElla 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
Jazz Dance Master Class
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFeaturing: 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
“Lets Dance” Workshop
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFeaturing: 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
Suzzette Ortiz Latin Jazz Ensemble
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFeaturing: 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
“The “For Women”Vocal BootCamp
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEstablished 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
Film Series: Mo’ Better Blues
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMo' 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
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
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
Film Series: Thunder Soul
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesDirected 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 Sings Ella” – Tribute to The First Lady of Song
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesElla Gaht – vocals, Aaron Graves-piano, Lee Smith-bass, Harry “Butch” Reed-drums
Film Series: Arrows into Infinity
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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
Philadelphia Clef Club Alumni Ensemble
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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
Film Series: Jazz Giants of the 20th Century
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAs 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