Philly
Jazz MONTH

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Historical, black and white photo of Jazz artist, Lee Morgan, playing the trumpet.

A celebration of the city’s historic jazz community

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WHAT’S
HAPPENIN’

Philly Jazz Month is the City of Philadelphia’s annual celebration of jazz each April, presented in partnership by Creative Philadelphia (Creative PHL) and Mid Atlantic Arts. Throughout the month, educational activities and diverse programming, including school visits, concerts, and special events will combine to create opportunities for attendees to deepen their appreciation and knowledge of jazz. Philly Jazz Month aims to highlight the city’s vibrant jazz community and cultural heritage, while fostering collaboration and raising the community’s local, national, and international profile. 

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Through
Philly Jazz
month,
we plan to:

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Celebrate Philadelphia’s jazz community and historic legacy.

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Support the local
creative economy.

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Share broader narratives of Philadelphia’s cultural identity.

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Promote cultural tourism in
the Mid-Atlantic region.

About
Creative Philadelphia:

Creative Philadelphia supports local artists and strengthens the city’s creative economy by expanding access to arts and culture. For over 40 years, they have fostered collaboration, equity, and sustainability, enriching Philadelphia’s cultural landscape and contributing to a safer, cleaner, and greener city where creatives thrive.  

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Mobbluz performing at Creative Philadelphia's Jazz Appreciation Month 2023 Kickoff - Photo credit: Jamaaladeen Tacuma 3

About
Mid Atlantic Arts:

Mid Atlantic Arts is a Regional Arts Organization (RAO) serving Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Virginia, and West Virginia. Founded in 1979, Mid Atlantic Arts supports artists, presenters, and organizations through programming, grant support, and partnerships to nurture diverse artistic expression.

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Jazz singer on the left and trumpet musician on the right. Photo credit: L. David Hinton