Philadelphia Jazz Legacy Project

06/08/2026

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Christian McBride’s career, style and impact show why the 11-time Grammy winner remains one of the most important bassists in modern jazz.

05/31/2026

The Philly Jazz Archive's latest newsletter! Part II of Sumi Tonooka's Interview and so much more.

04/28/2026

Beautiful essay about George Young who started his musical journey in Philly with Randy Brecker and many others. He will be missed!

George Young, a virtuoso saxophonist, passed away from cancer on April 23, 2026.

04/15/2026

Join us on April 22 for a powerful evening of jazz history in motion! The Philadelphia Jazz Archive presents a special fundraiser concert at Chris' Jazz Cafe headlined by acclaimed trumpeter Duane Eubanks and his band, performing an electrifying tribute to Lee Morgan. https://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/shows/358901

04/15/2026

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12 likes, 3 comments. "Wendall Hobbs - House Concert Series (2021)"

04/15/2026

According to Sidney Bechet's biographer John Chilton, he made regular visits to Philly in 1946 and 1947 for a promoter named Sammy Price. In 1949 and 1950 he had a residency at the Swing Rendezvous in the Hotel Senator. Looks like it was a favored destination!

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04/05/2026

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Ernest Stuart, the Program Director of Jazz at Mid Atlantic Arts, joins Judayah Murray on Philadelphia Live to discuss Philly Jazz Month and how it started.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year!!

Email from Suzanne Cloud Happy New Year to the Philly Jazz Community! December 2025 | 58th Issue HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! A Unique Sound to Philly Jazz? By Karen Bennett (for the Philadelphia Inquirer) Kare

12/16/2025

Upscale Southern Fare & Philadelphia's Best Jazz Club