Stuart agrees that jazz is a part of Philadelphia's community fabric. "Cheesesteaks are great. Water ice is great. But we also care about our incredible, incredible lineage of culture.

What is the Philly sound in jazz? There is no one answer, but part of one lies in Philadelphia drummers’ singular sense of sonic misdirection. That, in any case, is the conclusion of Johnathan ...

Deep cut for the hardcore jazz fans: Bob & Barbara’s is the only club in Philadelphia that still uses a Hammond B3 jazz organ. Once a staple in Philly clubs, it is now a rarity to hear one live ...

Philly and the whole country is commemorating Jazz Appreciation Month in April which honors the sound, history, culture and the legends of an American music genre. Legendary venue Chris’ Jazz ...

If you love Philadelphia and jazz or if you are a newcomer to either or both, you should get a copy, look, read, reminisce, and be turned on to the magic. Hopefully, this wonderful compendium will ...

The city of Philadelphia attempted to set a world record on Tuesday in LOVE Park, with the most people doing jazz hands at once. The stunt was staged to kick off Philly Celebrates Jazz 2023, the ...

This Jazz Appreciation Month, a Philadelphia jazz artist is putting a fresh spin on an old genre — using her lyrics to speak directly to today's women. Singer, composer and arranger Lora ...

Creative Philadelphia and Mid Atlantic Arts will officially launch Philly Jazz Month 2025 during a celebration at City Hall in the Mayor’s Reception Room on Tuesday, April 2, 5-7 p.m.

Bob Perkins, who has been playing jazz on Philadelphia’s airwaves for over 50 years, is set to retire from radio. Last Sunday, Perkins announced during his Sunday Jazz Brunch show on Temple ...