Philadelphia Jazz Legacy Project

09/23/2026

The Philadelphia Jazz Legacy Project newsletter is out today! Free Coltrane Listening Sessions coming up!

Email from Suzanne Cloud FREE Coltrane Listening Sessions! September 2026 | 65th Issue Lovett Hines conducts his Saxophone Workshop North Philadelphia Welcome Center - 1501 N Broad Street 1501 N Broad

09/20/2026

https://www.metrophiladelphia.com/stories/philadelphia-coltrane-100-celebration-,155541

On Sept. 23, legendary jazz saxophonist and composer John Coltrane would have celebrated his 100th birthday. To mark the centennial, Ars Nova Workshop is bringing his enduring musical legacy to life with a citywide celebration.

09/12/2026

Hey Everyone, I'm going to be mixing it up at the Main Library in Philadelphia celebrating John Coltrane's 100th Birthday. We've got the music and the history. It's FREE. Free Library of Philadelphia

Library Mixtape is a club for folks to listen to and discuss vinyl records! Whether you are just starting to get into records or you're an avid crate digger, we welcome listeners of all backgroun...

08/24/2026

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08/21/2026

Our latest newsletter!!!! FREE John Coltrane Listening Session. https://conta.cc/4qyQG7k

08/20/2026

https://leemergner.substack.com/p/jazz-composers-on-writing-for-a-classical?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=fg8vv

Nice inside stuff on Uri Caine in this essay!

John Clayton, Billy Childs and Uri Caine share their experiences composing and arranging for classical ensembles

08/18/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/bretprimack/p/the-night-bud-powell-came-back-to?r=fg8vv&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

The tape from Birdland is hard to listen to, and not for the reason you’d expect.

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)"