

Pianist, Kenny Werner & His Trio Featuring Drummer, Ari Hoenig
Master pianist Kenny Werner brings his trio including world renowned drummer, Ari Hoenig, to Chris' Jazz Cafe to feature their skills for four shows (Friday and Saturday 8PM & 10PM). Come listen as they effortlessly take you on a ride of your life.
Saxophonist, Victor North & his Band
Late night with saxophonist, Victor North
11:30PM-2AM
Pianist, James Santangelo & His Trio
James Santangelo - Piano
Showtimes 11:30PM-2AM
Elliot Bild Sextet
The Elliot Bild Sextet is a recently formed band consisting of the finest Philadelphia artists.
They will be performing Elliot's original compositions and in the moment unique takes on jazz standards.
7PM-10PM
$10
Tue Apr 24 2018, 7:00 PM
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Piano - Nate Hawk
Drums- Steven Perry
Bass- Alex Delcourt
Trumpet - Elliot Bild
Saxophone - Hiruy Tirfe
Guitar - Sam Riessen
Come hang, get a drink and have a good time.
10PM-2AM
$10
Tue Apr 24 2018, 10:00 PM
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8PM-Midnight ~ $10 Students get a $5 table credit when you purchase this ticket online
Thu Apr 26 2018, 8:00 PM
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Three Oranges
Sam Greenfield - Sax
Seventh Annual Center City Jazz Festival!!
1PM-7PM
Tickets must be purchased through the CCJF web site:
https://ccjazzfest.ticketleap.com/the-seventh-annu...
Chris’ Jazz Cafe
1:15-2:15 Nicole Saphos
2:45-3:45 Sharel Cassity
4:15-5:15 Arturo Stable
5:45-6:45 Dave Kikoski
Sat Apr 28 2018, 1:00 PM
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The Dena DeRose Trio
Vocalist & pianist Dena is making Don Heckman's (LA Times) prediction come true that she "...has all the vocal skills needed to rise to the top level of her field". She is in demand, her passion is stronger and more visible than ever, and she consistently delights her ever-growing worldwide audiences. Alan Bargebuhr of Cadence magazine succinctly summed up the reason why... simply, she is a "...stunningly talented pianist/vocalist."
Tony Miceli’s Battle of The Bands
Featuring: Settlement Music School Ensembles & Temple University Jazz ensembles
7PM-12AM
$10
Mon Apr 30 2018, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsSaxophonist Zach Tridico and His Quartet
David D'Arville on guitar, Brad Neely on bass, and Phil Arrington on drums.
7PM - 10PM ~ $10 Students get a $5 table credit when you purchase this ticket online
Tue May 1 2018, 7:00 PM
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Wed May 2 2018, 7:00 PM
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Wed May 2 2018, 10:00 PM
Buy TicketsVocalist, Lou Lanza & his Quartet
Tom Adams on piano, Nick Krolak on bass, & Leon Jordan on drums. We’ll be doing a mix of straight ahead jazz, traditional standards, and my derangements of pop/rock into jazz vehicles.
8PM-midnight ~ $10
Students get a $5 table credit when you purchase this ticket online
Guitarist, Steve Giordano Quintet
The All-Star Jazz Trio with Special Guest Vocalist Paula Johns
Featuring veteran drummer Bruce Klauber and pianist Andy Kahn. This is a high-energy, swing-to-bop group that plays cooking versions of jazz standards and compositions from the great American songbook. The other half of the organization is comprised of the acclaimed bassist Bruce Kamsinky.
Show times 8PM & 10PM

The Captain Black Big Band
The Philadelphia Ambassadors Big Band
Entirely student-founded, the Philadelphia Ambassador Big Band's mission is to both rejuvenate the Philadelphia jazz big band scene and preserve the legacy and compositional genius of Duke Ellington and other legendary big band composers. The band features the most talented young musicians in the area and will perform regularly throughout the year at both our home base, the Philadelphia Clef Club, and various jazz venues and clubs around the city.
Show times 8PM ($20) and 10PM ($15)

Vocalist, Joanna Pascale with Saxophonist, Larry McKenna & his Quartet
Joanna Pascale brings her sultry voice to Chris' stage for one night with composer / saxophonist, Larry McKenna and his quartet.
$20 per show, show times 8PM & 10PM

The Don Braden Quartet ~ CD Release Tour, Earth, Wind & Wonder
Swinging jazz arrangements of songs by Earth, Wind and Fire and Stevie Wonder.
Show times: 8PM & 10PM ~ $20
Vocalist, Venissa Santi & her Quintet
Bart Miltenberger - trumpet
Legendary drummer, Tootie Heath & his Trio featuring pianist, Emmet Cohen
Tootie Heath is one of the accomplished jazz drummers of all time. He is an American jazz hard bop drummer, the brother of tenor saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the double-bassist Percy Heath. He is joined by pianist Emmet Cohen for an amazing night of jazz.
$20 ~ 8PM & 10PM
Mateusz Smoczynski Quintet
After four years of performing and recording with the Turtle Island Quartet (world's most famous jazz string quartet) Mateusz Smoczynski returns to the US with his own project. The tour will promote his recent release "Berek" (Universal Music 2017)"(Universal Music 2017) featuring original compositions by Mateusz and his brother Jan Smoczynski. The music on the album reflects a wide variety of inspirations such as: classical music, jazz, Polish and American folk.
8PM $20 & 10PM $15
Grammy Award Winning Bassist Ben Williams & His Quintet
Ben is considered the hottest young bassist of his generation by his peers and the media. In the past few years he has won The Thelonius Monk Award and has worked in the Pat Metheny Unity Band which features Antonio Sanchez and Chris Potter. Ben delivers his sophomore album titled Coming of Age on CD and vinyl via Concord Jazz continuing to implore the common elements of jazz, hip-hop, rock and soul.
$25 ~ 8PM, $20 ~ 10PM
Vocalist, Ann Hampton Calloway
Callaway's live performances showcase her warmth, spontaneous wit and passionate delivery of standards, jazz classics and originals.
Show times 8PM & 10PM ~ $35
Pianist, Joey Calderazzo & his Trio CD Release Tour Going Home
Peter Cincotti
Touring with his new recording ~ Long Way From Home
Cincotti has morphed genres and blended influences in a variety of ways, but his story currently unfolds over uncharted terrain on his new album Long Way From Home.
Show times - 8PM & 10PM
Admission: $30 per show