Michael Kaplan Superband Featuring Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Trombonist Robert Edwards & John Swana

Fri, Aug 22, 2025

Michael Kaplan Superband Featuring Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Trombonist Robert Edwards & John Swana

Michael Kaplan is a highly accomplished trombonist, composer, bandleader, and educator based in Philadelphia, PA.

Michael Kaplan is recognized as one of the most vibrant up-and-coming talents in the Philadelphia area. His unforgettably emotion-packed composition style, unique sound, use of harmony, and technique on the trombone makes him to stand out as an exciting creative force. Michael has performed with a variety of ensembles at notable venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Hall and Dizzy's Club, The Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall, The MET, The Keswick, and many more.

Michael Kaplan - trombone
Robert Edwards - trombone
John Swana - EVI/trombone
Anthony Aldissi - piano
Nicholas Krolak - bass
Mikey Mester - drums

Show times 7:30 & 9:30

General Admission ~ includes a la carte menu:  $25
Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner:  $95
VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating:  $115
(Beverages not included)

Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.

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Michael Kaplan is a highly accomplished trombonist, composer, bandleader, and educator based in Philadelphia, PA.

Michael Kaplan is recognized as one of the most vibrant up-and-coming talents in the Philadelphia area. His unforgettably emotion-packed composition style, unique sound, use of harmony, and technique on the trombone makes him to stand out as an exciting creative force. Michael has performed with a variety of ensembles at notable venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Hall and Dizzy's Club, The Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall, The MET, The Keswick, and many more.