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Previous Philadelphia Jazz Concerts

Last Update - 22 January 2002

December 2001

Ken Ulansey Jazz Trio
— The Kimmel Center, Commonwealth Plaza, 260 S Broad St, Philadelphia
Dec 27 (Thu) — 5-7 pm — FREE

Mickey Roker Quartet
— the music of Julie Styne
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Dec 27 (Thu) — 8:45 pm — 1:30 am

Pete McCann Trio
— guitar, bass, and vibes
— McCann's most recent CD is You Remind Me of Someone (Palmetto)
— Philadelphia Museum of Art, Great Stair Hall, BF Parkway & 26th, Philadelphia — 215.763.8100
Dec 28 (Fri) — 5-8:45 pm — free after Museum admission

On This Night
— Khan Jamal leads a troupe of musicians collaborating and improvising with poets
— Musicians include Byard Lancaster, Dwight James, Omar Hill and Fahir Kendall
— The poets are Lamont B. Steptoe, Lamont "Napalm" Dixon and "Lady Dove," aka Pheralyn Dove
— La Unique African American Cultural Arts Center, 11 North Sixth St, Camden, NJ — 856.338.1958
Dec 28 (Fri) — 8 & 10 pm — $12

The Mickey Roker Quartet
— featuring Larry McKenna
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Dec 28 (Fri) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Bootsie Barnes/John Swana Organ Quartet
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Dec 28 (Fri)

The Mickey Roker Quartet
— featuring Barbara Walker
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Dec 29 (Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Marc Kramer/Larry McKenna Quartet
— featuring Orrin Evans, Mike Boone, John Swana, Rene McLean
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Dec 29 (Sat)

Klingon Klezmer
— The Kimmel Center, Commonwealth Plaza, 260 S Broad St, Philadelphia
Dec 30 (Sun) — 4-5:30 pm — FREE

New Years Eve
— featuring Bootsie Barnes/John Swana Sextet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Dec 31 (Mon) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Big Swing Face
— New Years Eve
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Dec 31 (Mon)

Mark Kramer Jazz Trio
— The Kimmel Center, Commonwealth Plaza, 260 S Broad St, Philadelphia
Dec 20 (Thu) — 5-7 pm — FREE

Branford Marsalis Quartet
Joshua Redman Quartet
— The Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S Broad St, Philadelphia
Dec 20 (Thu) — 8 pm

Mickey Roker Quartet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Dec 20 (Thu) — 8:45 pm-1:30 am

Sun Ra Arkestra
— Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Dec 20 (Thu)

Dave Posmontier Duo
— keyboard and vibes
— Philadelphia Museum of Art, Great Stair Hall, BF Parkway & 26th, Philadelphia — 215.763.8100
Dec 21 (Fri) — 5-8:45 pm — free after Museum admission

The Mickey Roker Quartet
— featuring Jimmy Oliver
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Dec 21 (Fri) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Craig Ebner/Kyle Koehler Quartet
— featuring Jon Gordon
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Dec 21 (Fri)

Matt Richards
— The Kimmel Center, Commonwealth Plaza, 260 S Broad St, Philadelphia
Dec 22 (Sat) — 4 pm — FREE

Klezmer Conservatory Band
— The Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S Broad St, Philadelphia
Dec 22 (Sat) — 8 pm

The Mickey Roker Quartet
— featuring Frank Tiberi
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Dec 22 (Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Jimmy Bruno Quintet
— featuring Gerald Veasley
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Dec 22 (Sat)

Calvin Weston's Big Tree
— Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Dec 22 (Sat)

John Breslin Jazz Band
— The Kimmel Center, Commonwealth Plaza, 260 S Broad St, Philadelphia
Dec 23 (Sun) — 5 pm — FREE

Mike Clark's Prescription Renewal
— featuring Fred Wesley, Melvin Sparks, Sherik and Paul Jackson
— TLA, 334 South St, Philadelphia - 215.922.1011
Dec 26 (Wed) — 8 pm

Bobby Zankel
— Warriors of the Wonderful Sound
— Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Dec 26 (Wed) — 9 pm

George Burton & Wayne Smith
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Dec 13 (Thu) — 8:45 pm — 1:30 am

Tony Salicandro Duo
— flute and saxophone
— Philadelphia Museum of Art, Great Stair Hall, BF Parkway & 26th, Philadelphia — 215.763.8100
Dec 14 (Fri) — 5-8:45 pm — free after Museum admission

The Pyramid Trio
— Roy Campbell, Jr/William Parker/Hamid Drake
— Campbell's most recent albums are Ethnic Stew and Brew with The Pyramid Trio (Delmark) and It's Krunch Time (Thirsty Ear)
— read the JAZZMATAZZ review of Ethnic Stew and Brew
— an ars nova workshop production
— Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Dec 14 (Fri) — 7 pm — $15

New York Hardbop Quintet
— featuring Jerry Weldon, Joe Magnarelli, Keith Saunders, Bim Strasberg, Cliff Barbaro
— The New York Hardbop Quintet has a new album out called A Mere Bag Of Shells (TCB) Oct 30
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Dec 14-15 (Fri-Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Ronnie Burrage & His All Stars
— featuring Orrin Evans, Mike Boone, John Swana, Rene McLean
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Dec 14-15 (Fri-Sat)

The Philadelphia Experiment
— Ahmir ?Love Thompson, Christian McBride, Uri Caine and Pat Martino play three exclusive, one-time-only dates in DC, Philly and NYC.
— Their album is The Philadelphia Experiment (Ropeadope/Atlantic)
— read the JAZZMATAZZ review
— TLA, 334 South St, Philadelphia, 215.922.1011
Dec 15 (Sat)

The University of the Arts Jazz Ensemble
— Kimmel Center Open House
— The Kimmel Center, Perelman Theater, 260 S Broad St, Philadelphia
Dec 16 (Sun) — 12:45 pm — FREE

Temple University Boyer College of Music Jazz Ensemble
— Kimmel Center Opening
— The Kimmel Center, Commonwealth Plaza, 260 S Broad St, Philadelphia
Dec 17 (Mon) — 4-7 pm — FREE

Daniel Carter/Jon Madof Quartet
— an ars nova workshop production
— Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Dec 17 (Mon) — 8 pm — $10

The Philly Pops Jazz Ensemble
— Kimmel Center Opening
— The Kimmel Center, Commonwealth Plaza, 260 S Broad St, Philadelphia
Dec 18 (Tue) — 5-6 pm — FREE

Pete Smyser Trio
— featuring Larry McKenna
— The Kimmel Center, Commonwealth Plaza, 260 S Broad St, Philadelphia
Dec 19 (Wed) — 5-7 pm — FREE

Sidd Simmons Quartet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Dec 6 (Thu) — 8:45 pm — 1:30 am

Tony Miceli Trio
— vibes, vocals and bass
— Philadelphia Museum of Art, Great Stair Hall, BF Parkway & 26th, Philadelphia — 215.763.8100
Dec 7 (Fri) — 5-8:45 pm — free after Museum admission

Melissa Walker
— with Buster Williams and Gary Bartz
— Her new album is I Saw The Sky (Enja)
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia — 215.732.4509

Bootsie Barnes & John Swana Sextet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Dec 7-8 (Fri-Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Marc Copland/John Abercrombie/Kenny Wheeler
— Piano, guitar and trumpet trio making an appearance in advance of their March, 2002, Challenge release, That's For Sure
— In addition to hearing the talents of Copland and Abercrombie, this is a rare chance to see the 71 year old, English-based trumpet player and composer Kenny Wheeler, who's played with musicians ranging from the Clarke-Boland Big Band to Anthony Braxton, including musicians and groups such as John Abercrombie, Azimuth, Bill Frisell, Mike Gibbs, the Globe Unity Orchestra, Joe Harriott, Tubby Hayes, Dave Holland, Nucleus, Tony Oxley, the Spontaneous Music Ensemble, John Stevens, the United Jazz+Rock Ensemble and Phil Woods.
— read the JAZZMATAZZ review of the concert
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Dec 7-8 (Fri-Sat) — 9 pm — $15

Andrew Hill Sextet
— with Marty Ehrlich, Ron Horton, Aaron Stewart, Scott Colley and Nasheet Waits
— The most recent album by this master pianist and composer is Dusk (Palmetto)
— read the JAZZMATAZZ review of the concert
— Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St, Philadelphia
Dec 8 (Sat) — 8 & 10 pm

Denise King & George V. Johnson
Bootsie Barnes & Tony Williams
— Gloria's Restaurant, 2120 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia
215.535.7455 (ticket info) / 215.535.0566 (Gloria's)
Dec 9 (Sun) — 3:30 & 6:30 pm

Legends of Jazz Orchestra
— The Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, 736 S. Broad St
(at Fitzwater) - 215.235.5290
Dec 9 (Sun) — 5 pm — $25 advance / $30 door (includes buffet)

Jameel Moondoc
— with Nathan Breedlove, Khan Jamal, William Parker and Dwight James
— an ars nova workshop production
— Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Dec 10 (Mon) — 8 pm — $12

Mark Turner/Kurt Rosenwinkle

— Their latest CDs are Turner's Dharma Days (Warner Bros.) and Rosenwinkel's The Next Step (Verve)

— Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia — 215.248.9229
Dec 1 (Sat) — 8 pm — $15 adv/$18 door

Cyro Baptista
— "Beat the Donkey"
— Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St, Philadelphia
Dec 1 (Sat) — 8 pm

Mickey Roker Quartet
— with Terell Stafford, trumpet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Dec 1 (Sat) — 8:45 pm — 1:30 am

Kenny Barron Trio
— His new trio album is Lemuria/Seascape (Candid)
— Philadelphia Museum of Art, BF Parkway & 26th, Philadelphia — 215.763.8100
Dec 2 (Sun) — 2:30 pm — $20 / $17 seniors, students / $10 members

Ibrahim Ferrer
— Tower Theater, 69th & Ludlow, Upper Darby
Dec 2 (Sun) — 8 pm

Elliot Levin
— ars nova workshop, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St, Univ of Penn, Philadelphia, 215.898-6533
Dec 3 (Mon) — FREE — 8 pm

November 2001

Soulive
— Their latest is Doin' Something (Blue Note)
— TLA, 334 South St, Philadelphia, 215.922.1011
Nov 29 (Thu) — 9 pm

Temple University Jazz Band
— Terrel Stafford, director
— Claudio Roditi, trumpet
— Tomlinson Theatre, 13th & Norris Sts, Philadelphia, 215.204.8307
Nov 29 (Thu) — 7:30 pm — Free

Mickey Roker Quartet
— the music of Arthur Schwartz
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Nov 29 (Thu) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

The Victor North Duo
— Philadelphia Museum of Art, Great Stair Hall, BF Parkway & 26th, Philadelphia — 215.763.8100
Nov 30 (Fri) — 5-8:45 pm — free after Museum admission

Marian McPartland Trio
— PA Convention Center, 13th & Cherry Sts, Philadelphia
— 215.569.6080 or pcmsnet.org
Nov 30 (Fri) — 8 pm — $20 / students half-price

Bootsie Barnes/John Swana Organ Quartet
— featuring Bootsie's Birthday Bash
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Nov 30 (Fri)

Mickey Roker Quartet
— with Terell Stafford, trumpet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Nov 30 (Fri) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

A selective list of Philadelphia-area jazz concerts.

Larry McKenna/Tony Miceli/Kevin MacConnell
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Great Stair Hall, BF Parkway & 26th, Philadelphia - 215.763.8100
Nov 23 (Fri) - 5-8:45 pm - free after Museum admission

Mickey Roker Quartet
- with Jaleel Shaw, alto sax
- Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Nov 23 (Fri) - 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Pat Martino Trio
- featuring Joey DeFrancesco
- His most recent CD is Live at Yoshi's (Blue Note) (read the JAZZMATAZZ review)
- Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Nov 23-24 (Fri-Sat)

Archie Shepp Quartet
- with Ronnie Matthews, Avery Sharpe and Charlie Persip
- Shepp's most recent CDs are:
St. Louis Blues (Jazz Magnet) and
Live in New York (Verve) (with Roswell Rudd)
(Read the JAZZMATAZZ reviews)

- The Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, 736 S. Broad St
(at Fitzwater) - 215.235.5290
Nov 24 (Sat) - 8 & 10 pm

Mickey Roker Quartet
- with Jimmy Oliver, tenor sax
- Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Nov 24 (Sat) - 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Bobby Zankel
- Warriors of the Wonderful Sound
- Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Nov 28 (Wed) - 9 pm

Mickey Roker Quartet
- with Cecil Payne, baritone sax
- Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Nov 17 (Sat) - 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

T.S. Monk
- Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Nov 16-17 (Fri-Sat)

Jimmy Bruno
- CD release celebration for Midnight Blue (Concord)
- Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Nov 17 (Sat)

Marc Ribot

- performing solo for his new album Saints (Division One/Atlantic) )
- Iron Gate Theatre, 37th & Chestnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.898.3900
- See www.specevents.net for more info
Nov 18 (Sun) - 6:30 pm - $12 advance / $14 show

[On his new album, Saints, Marc Ribot breaks away from his current ensemble, Cubanos Positizos, and his sideman roles, and gets back to his jazz and avant-garde roots. Ribot performs a mixture of jazz standards, blues, and traditional songs, plus avant-garde compositions from Albert Ayler and John Zorn, which he twists and bends to his own vision. The treatments range from his meditative, oriental-sounding version of the title piece (by Ayler), to the extended techniques on Zorn's "Book of Heads #13," the noise of "Empty," and a slow, beautiful version of the Beatle's "Happiness is a Warm Gun." - Alan Lankin]

Gonzalo Rubalcaba
- his most recent album is Supernova (Blue Note)
- Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia - 215.898.3900
Nov 18 (Sun) - 8 pm

Brad Mehldau Trio
- His new CD is Progression: The Art of the Trio Vol. 5 (Warner Bros.) , a two CD-set of originals and standards recorded live at the Village Vanguard

- Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Nov 14-15 (Wed-Thu)

- Stockton Performing Arts Center, Stockton College, New Jersey - 609-652-9000
Nov 16 (Fri) 8 pm

[Mehldau's new release may be his best yet; with his trio fully in tune with each other. The playing is lyrical and romantic and Mehldau's tendency to sometimes spin rococco complexities is under control. - Alan Lankin]

Mickey Roker Quartet
- the music of Hoagy Carmichael
- Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Nov 15 (Thu) - 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Sun Ra Arkestra
- Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Nov 15 (Thu)

Paul Bollenback/Ray Drummond/Byron Landham
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Great Stair Hall, BF Parkway & 26th, Philadelphia - 215.763.8100
Nov 16 (Fri) - 5-8:45 pm - free after Museum admission

John Swana/Chris Farr Quintet
- featuring Joey DeFrancesco
- Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Nov 16 (Fri) 9 pm - 1 am

Mickey Roker Quartet
- with Gerry Grosz, vibes
- Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Nov 16 (Fri) - 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Chico Hamilton
— solo performance and autograph signing of his new release, Forestorm (Koch Jazz)
— Borders, 80 E Wynnewood Ave, Wynnewood, PA - 610.642.0362
Nov 8 (Thu) 7 pm

Groove Lounge
— featuring George Burton and Wayne Smith
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Nov 8 (Thu) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Vinicius Cantuaria
— Brazilian guitarist/singer
— Philadelphia Museum of Art, Great Stair Hall, BF Parkway & 26th, Philadelphia - 215.763.8100
Nov 9 (Fri) — 5-8:45 pm - free after Museum admission

John Swana/Victor North Quintet
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Nov 9 (Fri)

Mickey Roker Quartet
— with Pete Yellin
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Nov 9 (Fri) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Odean Pope
— Featuring a frontline of four saxophones,
including Daniel Peterson, Terry Lawson, Odean Pope, and Anawin Manuel Avila,
plus Eddie Green on piano and Tyrone Brown on bass.
— Concert also features Sedgwick's Teen Jazz Workshop performing new work by Odean Pope.
— read the JAZZMATAZZ review of his new CIMP CD with Byard Lancaster, Philadelphia Spirit in New York
— Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia - 215.248.9229
Nov 10 (Sat) — 8 pm - $12 adv/$15 door

David Darling
— His most recent solo album is Cello Blue (Hearts of Space)
— presented by The Gathering (thegatherings.org)
— St. Mary's, 3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia - 610.734.1009
Nov 10 (Sat) 8 pm - $20 / $10 student

Grant Stewart/Pete Smyser Quintet
— featuring Mary Ellen Desmond
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Nov 10 (Sat)

G. Calvin Weston's Big Tree
— Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Nov 10 (Sat)

Mickey Roker Quartet
— Joanne Pascal
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Nov 10 (Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Bobby Zankel Trio
— Celebrating the release of his new trio CD, Transcend and Triumph (CIMP)
— read the JAZZMATAZZ review of his new album
— ars nova workshop, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St, Univ of Penn, Philadelphia, 215.898-6533
Nov 12 (Mon) — FREE - 8 pm

October 2001

Orrin Evans Trio
— featuring Denise King
— Zanzibar Blue, 7th & Willow Sts, Philadelphia - 215.336.2000
Oct 25 (Thu) — 8 pm

Jean-Luc Ponty
— plus Larry Coryell's "Count's Jam Band Reunion"
— Keswick Theatre, Easton Rd & Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA - 215.572.7650
Nov 1 (Thu) 8 pm

Sid Simmons Quartet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Nov 1 (Thu) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Chris Farr Duo
— Philadelphia Museum of Art, Great Stair Hall, BF Parkway & 26th, Philadelphia - 215.763.8100
Nov 2 (Fri) — 5-8:45 pm - free after Museum admission

Mark Kramer Quartet
— featuring Richie Cole
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Nov 2 (Fri)

Ron Carter
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Nov 2-3 (Fri-Sat)

Bootsie Barnes & John Swana Sextet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Nov 2-3 (Fri-Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Eric Lewis Trio
— winner of the 1999 Thelonious Monk Piano Competition performing original compositions
— Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St, Philadelphia
Nov 3 (Sat) — 8 pm

Big Swing Face
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Nov 3 (Sat)

Charlie Hunter Quartet
— His new CD is Songs From The Analog Playground (Blue Note)
— Trocadero Theatre, 10th & Arch Sts, Philadelphia - 215.922.6483
Nov 4 (Sun) — 8 pm

Interplay
— with Marshall Allen & Tyrone Hill of the Sun Ra Arkestra
— Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Nov 5 (Mon)

Mickey Roker Quartet
— the music of Clifford Brown
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Oct 25 (Thu) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Medeski Martin & Wood
— Electric Factory, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Oct 25 (Thu) — 9:30 & 11 pm - (no cover)

Marcus Roberts
— Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia — 215.898.3900
Oct 26 (Fri) — 8 pm

Hod O'Brian & Mickey Roker Quartet
— with Stephanie Nakasian
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Oct 26-27 (Fri-Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

John Swana/Grant Stewart Quintet
— featuring Ryan Kisor
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Oct 26 (Sat)

Allan Harris
— His new album is Love Calls: The Songs of Strayhorn
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Oct 26-27 (Fri-Sat) — 9:00 & 11 pm - $15

Robert Dick
— New Music Delaware Festival, Loudis Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
Oct 30 (Tue) — 8 pm - FREE

Lonnie Plaxico Group
— with special guest Stefon Harris
— celebrating the release of his Blue Note debut, Mιlange
— Jazz Journey's "Under The Stars", The Franklin Institute's Fels Planetarium,
20th Street and the Parkway (entrance on Winter St.) - 215.448.1200
Oct 18 (Thu) 7 & 9 pm

Orrin Evans Trio
— featuring Carla White
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Oct 18 (Thu) — 9:30 & 11 pm - (no cover)

Mickey Roker Quartet
— the music of Dizzy Gillespie
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Oct 18 (Thu) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Mickey Roker Quartet
— with Jimmy Oliver
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Oct 19 (Fri) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Kurt Elling
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Oct 19-20 (Fri-Sat) — 9:00 & 11 pm - $20

Elio Villafranco & the Latin Voyage Quintet
— with Jane Bunnett
— Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St, Philadelphia
Oct 20 (Sat) — 8 & 10 pm

Mark Kramer Trio
— featuring Eddie Gomez
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Oct 20 (Sat)

Mickey Roker Quartet
— with vocalist George Townes
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Oct 20 (Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Stacey Kent

Sultry singer Stacey Kent's new album, Dreamsville (Candid ), is a collection of romantic ballads, including standards from the American songbook by George & Ira Gershwin, Rodgers & Hart, van Heusen & Burke, Henri Mancini, Johnny Mandel & Dave Frishberg and others. She has a beautiful and sweet, almost innocent, voice with a whispery vibrato and excellent diction. She doesn't shout, but uses subtlety to get into the heart of a song.

The title of the album is descriptive, with songs dealing with dreams, memory and past romance. She's backed on the album by a talented quintet, including husband Jim Tomlinson on tenor sax, clarinet and flute, Colin Oxley on guitar and David Newton on piano. They each get some nice solo space on several of the tunes. Coming off a well-received three week run in her native New York's Oak Room, this is a good opportunity to hear this exciting, young, expat singer in person. She'll be backed at Zanzibar by a group including Tomlinson and Oxley. (Alan Lankin)

— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Oct 21 (Sun) — 7 & 9:30 - $20

Vinny Golia/Scott Fields/Toshi Makihari Trio
— New compositions, collaborations and free improvisations by an ensemble featuring guitarist Scott Fields of Madison, Wisconsin, Los Angeles's new jazz veteran Vinny Golia on woodwinds and Philadelphia based Japanese percussionist Toshi Makihara.
— ars nova workshop, Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Oct 22 (Mon) — 8 pm

Wynton Marsalis
— Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia — 215.898.3900
Oct 24 (Wed) — 8 pm

Bobby Zankel
— Warriors of the Wonderful Sound
— Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Oct 24 (Wed) — 9 pm

Daniel Peterson's Indecipherables
Dave Douglas' Witness
— Touring with a sextet, Douglas will be playing from his newest album, Witness (RCA Bluebird)
— Chris Speed, Jamie Saft, Craig Taborn, Ikue Mori, Brad Jones, Michael Sarin.
— Read Nate Chinen's profile of Dave Douglas in Philadelphia City Paper
— ars nova workshop, Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Oct 12 (Fri) — 8 pm

Mickey Roker Quartet
— with Andrew Beals
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Oct 12 (Fri) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Karrin Allyson
— Touring for her new album, Ballads: Remembering John Coltrane (Concord)
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Oct 12-13 (Fri-Sat) — 9:00 & 11 pm - $20

Bootsie Barnes & Larry McKenna
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Oct 13 (Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Ben Schachter
— Trio of Many
— ars nova workshop, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St, Univ of Penn, Philadelphia, 215.898-6533
Oct 15 (Mon) — FREE - 8 pm

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
— His latest is Dance Lesson #2
— TLA, 334 South St, Philadelphia, 215.922.1011
Oct 11 (Thu) — 9 pm

George Burton and Wayne Smith
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Oct 11 (Thu) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Orrin Evans Trio
— featuring June Gardner
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Oct 11 (Thu) — 9:30 & 11 pm - (no cover)

Orrin Evans Trio
— featuring Karen Francis
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Oct 4 (Thu) — 9:30 & 11 pm - (no cover)

Sid Simmons Quartet
— the music of Thelonious Monk
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Oct 4 (Thu) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Jim Meneses/Toshi Makihari
— record release party for Next Bug (Sonore)
— featuring new project "Ottakar"
with Yonni Pappadopulis, Jamaladeen Tacuma, Elliot Levin, Jim Meneses & Rick Iannacone
— ars nova workshop, Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Oct 5 (Fri) — 10 pm

Grant Stewart/Pete Smyser Quartet
— featuring Larry McKenna
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Oct 5 (Fri)

Bootsie Barnes Sextet
— featuring Tony DeSantis
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Oct 5 (Fri) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Rusell Gunn + ethnomusicology
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Oct 5-6 (Fri-Sat) — 9:00 & 11 pm - $20

Bootsie Barnes and Larry McKenna
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Oct 6 (Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Jimmy Smith
— Grand Opera House, 818 N Market St, Wilmington - 302.658.7897
Oct 7 (Sun) — 7 pm - $23-27

Roy Campbell Quartet
— with Khan Jamal
— Touring for their new album: It's Krunch Time (Thirsty Ear)
— ars nova workshop, Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Oct 8 (Mon) — 8 pm

September 2001

Sid Simmons Quartet
— celebrates the music of George Gershwin
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Sept 27 (Thur) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Orrin Evans Trio
— featuring TC III
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Sept 27 (Thu) — 9:30 & 11 pm - (no cover)

Greg Bendian's Interzone
— featuring Nels Cline, Alex Cline.
— Their new album is Requiem for Jack Kirby (Atavistic)
— ars nova workshop (formerly Sweetnighter), Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Sept 28 (Fri) — 8 pm

Shankar: Masters of Indian Music
— Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St, Philadelphia
Sept 28 (Fri) — 8 pm

The Vandermark 5
— touring for their new album Acoustic Machine
— North Star, 27th & Poplar, Philadelphia, 215.922.5483
Sept 28 (Fri)

Mingus Electric Project
— featuring Gerald Veasley
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Sept 28 (Fri)

Vanessa Rubin
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Sept 28-29 (Fri-Sat) — $20

Sid Simmons Quartet
— with Joshua Breakstone
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Sept 28-29 (Fri-Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Kenny Garrett Quartet
— with Charnett Moffett, Chris Dave and Vernell Brown
— Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia — 215.898.3900
Sept 29 (Sat) — 8 pm

John Stetch Quartet
— featuring Seamus Blake
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Sept 29 (Sat)

Elliott Levin's Interplay
— ars nova workshop, Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Oct 1 (Mon) — 8 pm

Bootsie Barnes
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Sept 19 (Wed) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Mark Kramer
— NXNW, 7165 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, 215.248.1000
Sept 20 (Thu)

Mickey Roker Quartet
— the music of Horace Silver
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Sept 20 (Thu) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Orrin Evans Trio
— featuring J.D. Walter
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Sept 20 (Thu) — 9:30 & 11 pm - (no cover)

Philadelphia Heritage Art Ensemble
— featuring Clifford Adams
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Sept 21 (Fri)

Mickey Roker Quartet
— with Jimmy Oliver
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Sept 21 (Fri) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Hannibal
— the John Coltrane Legacy
— with Reggie Workman, Rashied Ali, Joe Ford, "Tulivu" Donna Cumberbatch, Michael Cochrane and the CAPA Choir
— Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St, Philadelphia
Sept 22 (Sat) — 8 pm

Pat Martino
— Tin Angel, 20 S 2nd St, Philadelphia
Sept 22 (Sat)

Grant Stewart/John Swana
— featuring Mary Ellen Desmond
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Sept 22 (Sat)

Mickey Roker Quartet
— with Nina Bundy
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Sept 22 (Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Jeanie Bryson
— Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia - 215.248.9229
Sept 22 (Sat) — 8 pm - $22 adv/$25 door

Mark Helias Open Loose
— featuring Malaby, Rainey. Their new album is New School (Enja)
— ars nova workshop (formerly Sweetnighter), Tri-Tone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Sept 23 (Sun) — 8 pm

Rashied Ali/Wilber Morris/Louie Belogenis
— John Coltrane Celebration
— Their new album is: Live at Tonic (DIW)
— Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St, Univ of Penn, Philadelphia, 215.898-6533
Sept 24 (Mon) — FREE - 8 pm

Bootsie Barnes
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Sept 26 (Wed) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Bobby Zankel
— Warriors of the Wonderful Sound
— Tri-Tone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Sept 26 (Wed) — 9 pm

NRBQ
— North Star, 27th & Poplar, Philadelphia, 215.922.5483
Sept 13 (Thu)

Elio Villa-Franca
— NXNW, 7165 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, 215.248.1000
Sept 13 (Thu)

Geo Burton and Groove Lounge
— celebrate the music of John Coltrane
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Sept 13 (Thu) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

John Swana Quartet
— featuring Joe Gordon
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Sept 14 (Fri)

Mickey Roker Quartet
— with Ralph Brown
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Sept 14-15 (Fri-Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Vanessa Rubin
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Sept 15-16 (Sat-Sun)

Sid Simmons Quartet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Sept 6 (Thu) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

The Meicht Group
— CD release & last Philly Concert
— The Arts Bank, 601 S Broad, Philadelphia
Sept 6 (Thu) — 8 pm - FREE

Orrin Evans Trio
— featuring Heidi Martin
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Sept 6 (Thu) — 9:30 & 11 pm - (no cover)

Jam Session & Jazz Swing Dance Party
— Firehouse Farmer's Market, 50th & Baltimore, Philadelphia
Sept 7 (Fri) — 6-8 pm - FREE

Mark Kramer Quartet
— featuring Ralph Bowen
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Sept 7 (Fri)

Bootsie Barnes & John Swana Sextet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Sept 7-8 (Fri-Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Craig Ebner/Kyle Koehler Quartet
— featuring Tim Armacost
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
Sept 8 (Sat)

Drew Gress Quartet
— with Tim Berne, Uri Caine, Tom Rainey
— Touring for their new album, Spin and Drift (Premonition)
— ars nova workshop (formerly Sweetnighter), Tri-Tone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Sept 10 (Mon) — 8 pm - $12

Bootsie Barnes
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Sept 12 (Wed) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Orrin Evans Quartet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Aug 31 - Sept 1 (Fri-Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Tierney Sutton Quartet
— and her Sextet
— (Her new album is Blue In Green (Telarc), in which she sings the music of Bill Evans)
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Aug 31 & Sept 1 (Fri-Sat)

John Scofield
— Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia — 215.898.3900
Sept 4 (Tue) — 8 pm

All Time Present
— an evening of free improvised music featuring Chris Forsyth, Ethan Sklar, Rich Gross, David Gould and Toshi Makihara
— Gallery Fringe (part of the Fringe Festival)
213-215 New Street, Philadelphia
Sept 4 (Tue) — 9 pm

Bootsie Barnes
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Sept 5 (Wed) — 8:35 pm - 12:30 am

August 2001

The Jazz Crusaders
— Sunset Jazz on the Beach, Kennedy Plaza stage, Mississippi Ave & Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Aug 30 (Thu) — 7 pm

Sid Simmons Quartet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Aug 30 (Thu) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Orrin Evans Trio
— featuring Dawn Warren
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Aug 30 (Thu) — 9:30 & 11 pm - (no cover)

Siora
— Firehouse Farmer's Market, 50th & Baltimore, Philadelphia
August 31 (Fri) — 6-8 pm - FREE

Ella Gahnt
— Firehouse Farmer's Market, 50th & Baltimore, Philadelphia
August 24 (Fri) — 6-8 pm - FREE

Steve Giordano Quartet with John Swana
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
August 24 (Fri)

Mickey Roker Quartet
— with Jimmy Oliver
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Aug 24 (Fri) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Mickey Roker Quartet
— with Larry McKenna
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Aug 25 (Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Barbara Montgomery
— and her Sextet
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Aug 25 (Sat) — 9 & 11 pm - $12

Mike Kennedy Quartet
— with Chris Fair
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
August 25 (Sat)

Phila. Legends of Jazz Orchestra
— The Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, 736 S. Broad Street (at Fitzwater)
Aug 26 (Sun) — 4:30 pm - $22/25 (includes buffet)

Dianna Reeves
— Sunset Jazz, Wiggins Waterfront Park, Camden, NJ
Aug 27 (Mon) — 8 pm - FREE

Etta Jones & Houston Person
— Sunset Jazz on the Beach, Kennedy Plaza stage, Mississippi Ave & Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Aug 23 (Thu) — 7 pm

Rich Budesa
— Firehouse Farmer's Market, 50th & Baltimore, Philadelphia
August 17 (Fri) — 6-8 pm - FREE

John Swana
— Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
August 17 (Fri)

Mickey Roker Quartet
— with John D'Earth
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Aug 17-18 (Fri-Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Blue Note Jazz Brunch
— with music, refreshments and prizes
— Tower Records, Broad & Chestnut, Philadelphia
August 18 (Sat) — 12:30-2 pm - FREE

Joe Maneri Quartet
— with Mat Maneri, Johnny McLellan, Tom Halter
— ars nova workshop (formerly Sweetnighter), Tri-Tone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Aug 21 (Tue) — 8 pm

Regina Carter
— Sunset Jazz, Wiggins Waterfront Park, Camden, NJ
Aug 21 (Tue) — 8 pm - FREE

Collective Voices Festival - Day Two
— Bobby Zankel and the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound
— Ben Schacter Trio of Many featuring Jamaaladeen Tacuma
— Khan Jamal/Jameel Moondoc Duo
— Indecipherables
— ars nova workshop (formerly Sweetnighter), Tri-Tone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Aug 16 (Thu) — 7 pm

Joe Chambers Sextet
— Sunset Jazz on the Beach, Kennedy Plaza stage, Mississippi Ave & Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Aug 16 (Thu) — 7 pm

Mickey Roker Quartet
— celebrates the music of Victor Young
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Aug 16 (Thur) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Larry Ridley & the Jazz Legacy Ensemble
— Sunset Jazz on the Beach, Kennedy Plaza stage, Mississippi Ave & Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Aug 9 (Thu) — 7 pm

Lucky Thompson (Jazz Swing Dance)
— Firehouse Farmer's Market, 50th & Baltimore, Philadelphia
August 10 (Fri) — 6-8 pm - FREE

Riverstage All Stars
— Sunset Jazz, Wiggins Waterfront Park, Camden, NJ
Aug 14 (Tue) — 8 pm - FREE

Eric Mintel Quartet
— Jazz in the Garden, The Philadelphia Cathedral Garden, 38th & Chestnut Sts
Aug 15 (Wed) — 7 pm - $10

Collective Voices Festival - Day One
— Odean Pope Saxophone Quintet featuring Billy Harper
— George Burton Group with Jaleel Shaw & Derek Hodge
— Elliott Levin with Jamaaladeen Tacuma & Calvin Weston
— Edge City Collective
— ars nova workshop (formerly Sweetnighter), Tri-Tone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Aug 15 (Wed) — 7 pm

Mary Ellen Desmond Quartet
— Jazz in the Garden, The Philadelphia Cathedral Garden, 38th & Chestnut Sts
Aug 1 (Wed) — 7 pm - $10

Pucho & the Latin Soul Brothers
— Sunset Jazz on the Beach, Kennedy Plaza stage, Mississippi Ave & Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Aug 2 (Thu) — 7 pm

Dianne Schur
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Aug 2-3 (Thu-Fri)

Steve Beskerone
— Firehouse Farmer's Market, 50th & Baltimore, Philadelphia
August 3 (Fri) — 6-8 pm - FREE

Bootsie Barnes and John Swana and their Smokin' Sextet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
Aug 3-4 (Fri-Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Orrin Evans Quintet
— featuring Joanne Norris
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
Aug 4 (Sat)

Rob Brown/Wilber Morris/Lou Grassi Trio
— ars nova workshop (formerly Sweetnighter), Tritone, 1508 South St, Philadelphia
Aug 6 (Mon) — 8 pm

The Electric Mingus Project featuring Gerald Veasly
— Sunset Jazz, Wiggins Waterfront Park, Camden, NJ
Aug 6 (Mon) — 8 pm - FREE

Philaelphia Heritage Art Ensemble
— Fred Adams' group, playing originals and tunes by Hank Mobley and Lee Morgan.
— Jazz in the Garden, The Philadelphia Cathedral Garden, 38th & Chestnut Sts
Aug 8 (Wed) — 7 pm - $10

July 2001

The Brothers Band
— Maringe & Sals music
— AAMP Plaza, 7th & Arch Sts
July 25 (Wed) — Noon - FREE

Denise King
— Jazz in the Garden, The Philadelphia Cathedral Garden, 38th & Chestnut Sts
July 25 (Wed) — 7 pm - $10

Ronnie Burrage Trio
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
July 25 (Wed) — 9 pm - 1 am

Louis Hayes & the Cannonball Legacy Band
— Sunset Jazz on the Beach, Kennedy Plaza stage, Mississippi Ave & Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
July 26 (Thu) — 7 pm

G. Calvin Weston
— Tri-Tone, 1510 South St, Philadelphia, July 26 (Thu) — 8 pm

Mickey Rocker Quartet
— celebrates the music of Hank Mobley
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
July 26 (Thu) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Val Ray
— Firehouse Farmer's Market, 50th & Baltimore, Philadelphia
July 27 (Fri) — 6-8 pm - FREE

Mickey Rocker Quartet
— featuring Eric Alexander
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
July 28 (Fri) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Tony Miceli, Steve Slagle, Tony Marino, Scott Robinson
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
July 27 (Fri) — 9 pm - 1 am

The Monette Sudler Sextet
— Sunset Jazz, Wiggins Waterfront Park, Camden, NJ
July 31 (Tue) — 8 pm - FREE

Robin Eubanks
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
July 27-28 (Fri-Sat) — 9 & 11 pm - $20

Kerry Politzer Trio
— Chris Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia - 215.568-3131
July TBD

Kenny Ulansey Group
— Jazz in the Garden, The Philadelphia Cathedral Garden, 38th & Chestnut Sts
July 18 (Wed) — 7 pm - $10

Charlie Evans Trio
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
July 18 (Wed) — 8 pm - 2 am

Bootsie Barnes Organ Trio
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
July 18 (Wed) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Mickey Rocker Quartet
— celebrates the music of Hank Mobley
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
July 19 (Thu) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

"Bootsie" Barnes
— Sunset Jazz on the Beach, Kennedy Plaza stage, Mississippi Ave & Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
July 19 (Thu) — 7 pm

Tom Guarna Trio featuring George Colligan
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
July 19 (Thu) — 9 pm

Alphie Pollitt (Jazz Swing Dance)
— Firehouse Farmer's Market, 50th & Baltimore, Philadelphia
July 20 (Fri) — 6-8 pm - FREE

Mickey Rocker Quartet
— with Jimmy Oliver
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
July 20 (Fri) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

McCoy Tyner
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia
July 20-21 (Fri-Sat) — 9 & 11 pm - $30

Mickey Rocker Quartet
— with Larry McKenna
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
July 21 (Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

"Doc" Gibbs & Picanta
— Sunset Jazz, Wiggins Waterfront Park, Camden, NJ
July 23 (Mon) — 8 pm - FREE

Pieces of a Dream
— Sunset Jazz, Wiggins Waterfront Park, Camden, NJ
July 16 (Mon) — 8 pm - FREE

Alex Bartlett Trio
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
July 17 (Tue) — 8 pm - 12 am

Tyrone Brown
— AAMP Plaza, 7th & Arch Sts
July 18 (Wed) — Noon - FREE

Buster Williams
— Sunset Jazz on the Beach, Kennedy Plaza stage, Mississippi Ave & Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
July 12 (Thu) — 7 pm

David Joel Quartet
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
July 12 (Thu) — 9 pm - 1 am

Charles Fambrough
— Firehouse Farmer's Market, 50th & Baltimore, Philadelphia
July 13 (Fri) — 6-8 pm - FREE

Larry McKenna Quartet
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
July 13 (Fri) — 9 pm - 1 am

Jimmy Bruno Trio
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
July 14 (Sat) — 9 pm - 1 am

Arpeggio
— Firehouse Farmer's Market, 50th & Baltimore, Philadelphia
July 6 (Fri) — 6-8 pm - FREE

Larry McKenna Quartet
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
July 6 (Fri) — 9 pm - 1 am

Bootsie Barnes and John Swana and their Smokin' Sextet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
July 6-7 (Fri-Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Jimmy Bruno Trio
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
July 7 (Sat) — 9 pm - 1 am

Jam session with Alex Bartlett Trio
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
July 9 (Mon) — 8-12 pm

Jimmy McGriff Qartet
— McGriff's most recent album is Feelin' It (Milestone)
with David "Fathead" Newman, guitarist Melvin Sparks, and drummer Kenny Washington.
— Sunset Jazz, Wiggins Waterfront Park, Camden, NJ
July 10 (Tue) — 8 pm - FREE

Alex Bartlett Trio
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
July 10 (Tue) — 8-12 pm

Charles Fambrough Quartet
— AAMP Plaza, 7th & Arch Sts
July 11 (Wed) — Noon - FREE

Valray
— Jazz in the Garden, The Philadelphia Cathedral Garden, 38th & Chestnut Sts
July 11 (Wed) — 7 pm - $10

J.D. Walter Quartet
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
July 11 (Wed) — 9 pm - 1 am

Sunoco Welcome America
Jazz on the Avenue
TBA
— South Broad St, Philadelphia
June 28 (Thu) — 7-11 pm - FREE

Mickey Roker Quartet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
June 28 (Thu) — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Sunoco Welcome America
Heath Allen & Skip Heller (6-8 pm)
Denise King (8:15-9:30 pm)
— Firehouse Farmer's Market, 50th & Baltimore, Philadelphia
June 29 (Fri) — 6-9:30 pm - FREE

Sunoco Welcome America
TBA
— Vernon Park, Germantown, Philadelphia
June 29 (Fri) — 6-9 pm - FREE

Sunoco Welcome America
TBA
— Broad & Susqehanna, Philadelphia
June 29 (Fri) — 6-9 pm - FREE

Larry McKenna Quartet
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
June 29 (Fri) — 9 pm - 1 am

Freddie Hubbard Orchestra
— Hubbard's excellent new album with the New Jazz Composers Octet is New Colors (Hip Bop)
— read the JAZZMATAZZ review
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia
June 29-30 (Fri-Sat) — 9 & 11 pm - $25

John Simon with the Mickey Roker Quartet
— Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, 3rd & Poplar Sts, Philadelphia
June 29-30 (Fri-Sat) — 8:45 pm - 1:30 am

Frank Tiberi with the Jimmy Bruno Trio
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
June 30 (Sat) — 9 pm - 1 am

July 2001

Cliveden's 3rd Annual Community Jazz Festival
— A tribute to Philly's own world renowned jazz organist Shirley Scott
— featuring organists "Papa John" DeFrancesco, Trudy Pitts, Gloria Coleman and Kyle Kohler
— also featuring Bootsie Barnes, Tony Williams, Stanley Wilson, Billy Smith, Mickey Roker, Byron Landham, Leon Jordan, John D. Francesco, Jr. and more
— Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, 215.848.1777
July 1 (Sun) — 3-7 pm - $5

Arturo Sandoval
— Sunset Jazz, Wiggins Waterfront Park, Camden, NJ
July 2 (Mon) — 8 pm - FREE

Fortune Vinson Cruz
— Firehouse Farmer's Market, 50th & Baltimore, Philadelphia
June 22 (Fri) — 6-8 pm - FREE

Swanna/Farr/Miceli/Rast/Shade
— Chris Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia
June 22 (Fri) — 9 pm - 1 am

Jimmy Bruno Organ Trio
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
June 23 (Sat) — 9 pm - 1 am

The Afro-Cuban All-Stars
— Keswick Theatre, Easton Rd & Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA - 215.572.7650
June 26 (Tue) — 8 pm - $27.50

Friends - with Glen Bryan
— Jazz in the Garden, The Philadelphia Cathedral Garden, 38th & Chestnut Sts
June 27 (Wed) — 7 pm - $10

Andrew Hill Sextet
Mellon Jazz Festival
— Hill's first Philadelphia appearance as a leader in over 40 years.
— With tenor saxophonist Aaron Stewart, reedist Marty Ehrlich, trumpeter Ron Horton, bassist John Hebert and drummer Dafnis Prieto.
- read the JAZZMATAZZ review of the concert
— The African American Museum 701 Arch St, Philadelphia - 215.574.0380
June 14 (Thu) — 7 pm - $20

Cobb's Mob
Jimmy Cobb...
Mellon Jazz Festival
— Chris Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia - 215.568-3131
June 14 (Thu) — 8 pm - midnight - $12

Philly House Party
Honoring "Papa" John & Joey DeFrancesco
An all-star Philly Jazz Jam
Mellon Jazz Festival
— Festival Pier at Penn's Landing, Christopher Columbus Blvd at Spring Garden St, Philadelphia
June 15 (Fri) — 6-9 pm - FREE

Kimbal Sol Brown
— Firehouse Farmer's Market, 50th & Baltimore, Philadelphia
June 15 (Fri) — 6-8 pm - FREE

Terence Blanchard
Mellon Jazz Festival
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
June 15 (Fri) — 9 & 11 pm

"Jazz in the Square" — Terell Stafford Quintet / Virginia Mayhew Group / Bobby Zankel Quartet
Mellon Jazz Festival
— Rittenhouse Square, 18th & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
June 16 (Sat) — 4-8 pm - FREE

"35th Anniversay Celebration of the Clef Club"
The Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars featuring Clark Terry & Slide Hampton
Mellon Jazz Festival
— Philadelphia Clef Club, Broad & Fitzwater Sts, Philadelphia - 215.893.9912
June 16 (Sat) — 8 & 10 pm - $25

The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble
Monnette Sudler Quintet
Mellon Jazz Festival
— Vernon Park, 5800 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
June 17 (Sun) — 3 pm - FREE

Sun Ra Arkestra
Mellon Jazz Festival
— The Fels Planetarium at The Franklin Institute,
Winter St & Ben Franklin Pwky (Winter St entrance), Philadelphia - 215.569.9700
June 17 (Sun) — 7 & 9 pm - $22.50

Mark Helias's Open Loose
— with Tony Malaby, Mark Helias, Tom Rainey
— ars nova workshop (formerly Sweetnighter), Bennie's, 1510 South St, Philadelphia
June 18 (Mon) — 8 pm

Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra — with Wynton Marsalis
— Mann Music Center, Philadelphia
June 19 (Tue)

Heath Allen & Philadelphia Musette
— Jazz in the Garden, The Philadelphia Cathedral Garden, 38th & Chestnut Sts
June 20 (Wed) — 7 pm - $10

Barbara Walker Story
— Firehouse Farmer's Market, 50th & Baltimore, Philadelphia
June 8 (Fri) — 6-8 pm - FREE

Freddy Cole
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
June 8-9 (Fri-Sat)

Roy Campbell/Wilbur Morris/Lou Grassi Trio
— ars nova workshop (formerly Sweetnighter), Bennie's, 1510 South St, Philadelphia
June 11 (Mon) — 8 pm

Jaffna
Mellon Jazz Festival
— Mellon Bank Center, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
June 12 (Tue) — Noon - FREE

Phil Giordano Jazz Orchestra
with special guest Eric Alexander
Mellon Jazz Festival
— Chris Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia - 215.568-3131
June 12 (Tue) — 8 pm - midnight - $12

Shirley Horn
Mellon Jazz Festival
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
June 12-13 (Tue-Wed) — 7 & 9:30 pm - $40

Afro-Cuban Jazz Night
Mellon Jazz Festival
— Elio Villafranco, Tony Miceli, Victor North, Tony Marino, Dan Monaghan
— Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
June 13 (Wed) — 5-8 pm

Shirley Horn
Mellon Jazz Festival
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
June 13 (Wed) — 7 & 9:30 pm - $40

Mateo R. Jimenez
— Jazz in the Garden, The Philadelphia Cathedral Garden, 38th & Chestnut Sts
June 13 (Wed) — 7 pm - $10

John Stetch and Seamus Blake
Mellon Jazz Festival
— Chris Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia - 215.568-3131
June 13 (Wed) — 8 pm - midnight - $10

Bobby Zankel Quartet featuring Elio Villafranca, Tyrone Brown & Craig MacIver
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
May 30 (Thu) — 8 pm - 12 am

Orrin Evans Trio
— Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave, Mt. Airy, Philadelphia - 215.248.9229
June 2 (Sat) — 8 pm

Jimmy Bruno Organ Trio
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia
June 2 (Sat) — 9 pm - 12 am

Mike Moran
— Jazz in the Garden, The Philadelphia Cathedral Garden, 38th & Chestnut Sts
June 6 (Wed) — 7 pm - $10

Charles Fambrough
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509
May 18-19 (Fri-Sat)

Chick Corea Trio
Chick Corea: piano; Avishai Cohen: bass; Jeff Ballard: drums
— Zellerbach Auditorium, 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia
May 19 (Sat) — 8 pm - $38/32/26

Philadelphia Heritage Ensemble & Monkadelphia
— Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave, Mt. Airy, Philadelphia - 215.248.9229
May 19 (Sat) — 8 pm - $12 adv/$15 door

Sonic Object Trio
Toshi Makihara: drums; Dave Champion: trombone; Todd Margasak: cornet
— The Comet, 41st St betw. Walnut & Sansom, Philadelphia
May 23 (Wed) — 8 pm

Steve Slagle Quartet
featuring Dave Stryker
— Alex's Jazz Underground, 27 S 21st, Philadelphia - 215.988.9255
May 11 (Fri) — 9 pm - 1 am

Craig Mciver/Rick Iannacone/Bobby Zankel
pre-release celebration for their upcoming CIMP CD
— Calvary Churth, 48th & Baltimore, Philadelphia
May 11 (Fri) — 7:30 pm

Sonny Fortune Quartet
— Chris Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia - 215.568-3131
May 4-5 (Fri-Sat)

Apr 27-28 (Fri-Sat) — Kenny Garrett
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut, Philadelphia - 215.732.4500

Apr 28 (Sat) — Dave Liebman
— Alex's Jazz Underground 27 S 21st, Philadelphia - 215.988.9255
— 9 pm

Sonny Fortune Quartet
Chris' Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia - 215.568-3131
May 4-5 (Fri-Sat)

May 11 (Fri) — Steve Slagle Quartet featuring Dave Stryker
— Alex's Jazz Underground 27 S 21st, Philadelphia - 215.988.9255
— 9 pm - 1 am

May 18-19 (Fri-Sat) — Charles Fambrough
— Zanzibar Blue, Broad & Walnut Sts, Philadelphia - 215.732.4509

May 19 (Sat) — Chick Corea Trio — Chick Corea: piano; Avishai Cohen: bass; Jeff Ballard: drums
— Zellerbach Auditorium, 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia
— 8 pm - $38/32/26

Please send comments to Alan Lankin (jazzmatazz@att.net).