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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.”
Sherry Butler Vocal Workshop, October 30, 2017, 6:00-8:00 PM
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
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.
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
Philadelphia Jazz Project Presents Diva Nation! All Women All Jazz Vocal Project featuring Monnette Sudler, Sherry Wilson Butler, and Haley Joyner
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.
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.
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
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
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
Ella Gaht – vocals, Aaron Graves-piano, Lee Smith-bass, Harry “Butch” Reed-drums
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Open Mic all musicians/vocalists welcomed. Admission is payable at the door in cash only.
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
Open Mic all musicians/vocalists welcomed. Admission is payable at the door in cash only.
Open Mic all musicians/vocalists welcomed. Admission is payable at the door in cash only.
Papo 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
The 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
Saturday, 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
We 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,
Please 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.
Philadelphia 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