Philadelphia Jazz Legacy Project

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

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

George Young and the Kindness of Strangers George Young, a virtuoso saxophonist, passed away from cancer on April 23, 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

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

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!

"Squeeze Me" Sidney Bechet and Max Kaminsky Concert Academy of Music, Philadelphia 1950. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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April is Philly Jazz Month 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.

Happy New Year!!

NEW Philly Jazz Legacy Newsletter! Does Philly Have a Unique Sound??? 👀 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

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