The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts

Film Series: Around Midnight with Dexter Gordon
2016-04-20 18:00 UTC | Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
In the 1950s, Dale Turner (Dexter Gordon), a gifted black saxophonist with a drinking problem, leaves behind New York and his estranged family and relocates to Paris. There he plays for a progressive, jazz-loving audience without being judged by his race, and ages quietly in peace. Not intending to turn away from his vices, Dale nonetheless becomes the project of a French fan (François Cluzet) who tries to help him fight his alcoholism, ultimately inspiring both Dale and his music.

Film Series: The Golden Miles (Columbia Avenue Jazz)
2016-04-13 18:00 | PA
A documentary of Columbia Avenue and the musicians and jazz clubs of the musicians and jazz clubs of North Philadelphia of the 40’s-60’s

Film Series: Strange Fruit
2016-04-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Strange Fruit is a 2004 film written and directed by Kyle Schickner and produced by FenceSitter Films. It stars Kent Faulcon as William Boyals and Berlinda Tolbert as Emma Ayers.[1] The title comes from the 1939 Billie Holiday song. Strange Fruit explore the origins and legacy of Billie Holiday’s haunting classic. One of the most influential protest songs ever written.
This event is free and open to the public.

A benefit celebrating the legends: Marian Anderson & Mahalia Jackson
2016-03-27 17:00 | Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
The National MAHS & Museum cordially invites you to join us for a Powerful Evening of Music & Majesty as we pay tribute to two of the most Dynamic, Unique & Talented Voices Historically of the 20th Century. Celebrate in the Memory of The Great Marian Anderson & Mahalia Jackson as the Classics & Spirituals that these Iconic Artists made famous the world over…. Starring Lyric Soprano Miss Jillian Patricia Pirtle and Soprano Miss Regina A Smith & Master Pianist Mr. Keith Ivy.

The Victor Bailey Fundraising Benefit Event
2016-03-08 19:00 - 23:00 | Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
COME JOIN US FOR A MEMORABLE ALL STAR CONCERT AND BUFFET FEATURING
GUEST STARS:
CHUCK LOEB, POOGIE BELL, BILL EVANS, ALEX BUGNON, JEFF “TAIN” WATTS,
DEXTER WANSEL, OMAR HAKIM, JAMAALADEEN TACUMA, DARYL BURGEE,
DOUG GRIGSBY, NOBLE SOUL, ROSLYN KING AND MANY MORE!
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: BILL JOLLY
TICKETS: $40
VIP TICKETS: $50
ALL TICKETS INCLUDE CONCERT & BUFFET.
VIP INCLUDES MEET & GREET WITH
CELEBRITY PERFORMERS AFTER THE SHOW.
SPONSORED BY:
THE NAAVA FOUNDATION,
KENNY GAMBLE / PIR
and THE CLEF CLUB
thenaavafoundation.org
Dress Code: Casual Dress No Sneakers Please

Tia Fuller
2016-03-05 18:00 | Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Professional Saxophonist, Composer and Educator
When Mack Avenue recording artist, Tia Fuller picks up her sax to play, something amazing happens as the reverberations of her musical elixir fill the room. Balancing both worlds of performance and education, it is understood why this touring artist and full-time professor (at the Berklee School of Music), has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, (Magna Cum Laude) and Master’s degree in Jazz Pedagogy and Performance from the University of Colorado at Boulder (Summa Cum Laude), was selected to be a member of the all-female band touring with R&B star, Beyoncé. As part of the I AM..Sasha Fierce and Beyoncé Experience World Tour promoting the superstar’s CD’s, where Tia has played in various venues throughout the US, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. She is a featured soloist on the Beyoncé Experience DVD (Me, Myself and I), I AM Yours I DVD (Wynn Theatre) and also appeared on number of major television shows, such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Today Show, Good Morning America, BET Awards, American Music Awards and Total Request Live, and the 2010 Grammy Awards. As well as having performed as the featured soloist with Beyonce for President Obama at the White House.

Bill Doggett “100th Birthday” Celebration
2016-02-19 18:30 | Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Join us as we celebrate the music and legacy of Bill Doggett. Born in Philadelphia, February 16, 1916 he was an American jazz and rhythm and blues pianist and organist. He is best known for his compositions “Honky Tonk” and “Hippy Dippy”, and variously working with the Ink Spots, Johnny Otis, Wynonie Harris, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Jordan.

A Benefit for George Manney
2016-01-31 14:00 - 17:00 | Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
The Philadelphia Music Hall of Fame in partnership with the Philadelphia Clef Club Presents: A Benefit for George Manney featuring: George Pettignano, Steve Kurtz, Philadelphia Fire and Police Pipe and Drum, Bobby Rydell, Clef Club Big Band, Nik Everett, The Soul Survivors, Marty Watt, The Orlons w/Soul Survivor Band, The Tymes, Ready Steady Now Show w/Winkle and Bobby Michaels, Danny and The Juniors…and many more!
