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Chris' Jazz Cafe

1421 Sansom Street

Philadelphia PA 19102

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April 20 - April 21

Pianist, Kenny Werner & His Trio Featuring Drummer, Ari Hoenig

with 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.

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Fri, Apr 20, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
Sat, Apr 21, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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April 20 - May 04

Saxophonist, Victor North & his Band

Late night with saxophonist, Victor North

11:30PM-2AM


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Fri, Apr 20, 2018
11:30 PM
Fri, Apr 27, 2018
11:30 PM
Fri, May 4, 2018
11:30 PM
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April 21 - May 05

Pianist, James Santangelo & His Trio

James Santangelo - Piano

Showtimes 11:30PM-2AM


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Sat, Apr 21, 2018
11:30 PM
Sat, Apr 28, 2018
11:30 PM
Sat, May 5, 2018
11:30 PM
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April 23

​Bassist Nicholas Krolak & his band ​

8PM-Midnight

$10

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Mon Apr 23 2018, 8:00 PM
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April 24

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



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Tue Apr 24 2018, 7:00 PM
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April 24

Hawk & The Hip Cats

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

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Tue Apr 24 2018, 10:00 PM
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April 25

All Star Band

University of The Arts All Star Band

Led by Jon Shaw

8PM-12AM

$10

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Wed Apr 25 2018, 8:00 PM
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April 26

Philippe Lemm Trio

8PM-Midnight ~ $10 Students get a $5 table credit when you purchase this ticket online



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Thu Apr 26 2018, 8:00 PM
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April 27

Three Oranges

with Tim Brey and John Swana
Hailing from the dense artistic community of Philadelphia, Three Oranges draws from the vast range of music the city has to offer, and has emerged with a sound that creates new bridges between jazz fusion, progressive rock, R&B, electronic, and classical music, in a way that is very accessible to all types of listeners.

Sam Greenfield - Sax

John Swana - Valve trombone/EVI
Dan Nissenbaum - Trumpet
Tim Brey - keys
Ian Macaulay - Guitar
Brian Howell - bass
Erik Johnson - drums
Sets: 8PM ~ $20 & 10PM ~ $15



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Fri, Apr 27, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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April 28

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

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Sat Apr 28 2018, 1:00 PM
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April 28

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."

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Sat, Apr 28, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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April 30

Tony Miceli’s Battle of The Bands

Featuring: Settlement Music School Ensembles & Temple University Jazz ensembles

7PM-12AM

$10



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Mon Apr 30 2018, 7:00 PM
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May 01

​Saxophonist 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


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Tue May 1 2018, 7:00 PM
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May 01

Nate Hook

Nate Hook: Woodwinds
Billy Test: Piano
Matt Keppler: Bass

Dan Monaghan: Drums

10PM - 2AM, $10


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Tue May 1 2018, 10:00 PM
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May 02

David Zheng Band

Pianist - David Zheng, Tenor Saxophone - Daniel Wilkins, Bass - Justin Sekelewski, Drums - Phil Mcneal, Guitar - Jacob Kelberman.
Pianist David Zheng and a group of accomplished young musicians from the New York and Philly area play swinging standards and original arrangements that are sure to get your head bobbing. Lovers of great music are welcome!
7PM-10PM ~ $10, Students get a $5 table credit when you purchase this ticket online.
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Wed May 2 2018, 7:00 PM
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May 02

The ZKM Quintet

The ZKM Quintet is a collaborative between five imaginative Temple students, performing their own original music as well as jazz standards.
Zephyr Kremer - Alto Saxophone, John Dimase - Trumpet, Luca Farrell - Piano
Patrick Oberstaedt - Bass, Jason Washington - Drums



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Wed May 2 2018, 10:00 PM
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May 03

Vocalist, 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

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Thu, May 3, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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May 04

Guitarist, Steve Giordano Quintet

Steve Giordano, John Swana, Bob Meashey, Dave Posmontier (organ) & John Mosemann
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Fri, May 4, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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May 05

The All-Star Jazz Trio with Special Guest Vocalist Paula Johns

with 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


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Sat, May 5, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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May 11 - May 12

The Captain Black Big Band

Sun Ra Suite
Show times: 8PM & 10PM
Friday ~ $20 per show
Saturday, $25 ~ 8PM, $20 ~ 10PM



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Fri, May 11, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
Sat, May 12, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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May 18

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)

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Fri, May 18, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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May 19

Vocalist, Joanna Pascale with Saxophonist, Larry McKenna & his Quartet

with Larry McKenna

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



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Sat, May 19, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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June 02

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


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Sat, Jun 2, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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June 09

Vocalist, Venissa Santi & her Quintet

Bart Miltenberger - trumpet

Michael Stark - piano
Jason Fraticelli - bass
Doug Hirlinger - drums
Cuco Castellanos - congo player
Show times: 8PM & 10PM ~ $20 per show




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Sat, Jun 9, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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June 15

Legendary drummer, Tootie Heath & his Trio featuring pianist, Emmet Cohen

with 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



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Fri, Jun 15, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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June 22

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.

- Mateusz Smoczynski - violin
- Jan Smoczynski - piano
- Rafal Sarnecki - guitar
- - bass
- Michal Miskiewicz - drums

8PM $20 & 10PM $15



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Fri, Jun 22, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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June 23

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

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Sat, Jun 23, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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October 06

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

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Sat, Oct 6, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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November 03

Pianist, Joey Calderazzo & his Trio CD Release Tour Going Home

Pianist, Joey Calderazzo & his Trio
CD Release Tour Going Home
Show times: 8PM & 10PM ~ $25 per show


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Sat, Nov 3, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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November 16 - November 17

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
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Fri, Nov 16, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
Sat, Nov 17, 2018
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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215.568.3131

Chris' Jazz Cafe

1421 Sansom Street

Philadelphia PA 19102


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