April 2, 2025 - 7:30PM
Chris' Jazz Cafe

1421 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, 19102

Celebrate Orrin Evans' 50th birthday with 4 nights of performances at Chris' Jazz Cafe, featuring local talent and renowned musicians. The lineup includes Captain Black Big Band with Jazzmeia Horn (4/2), Jason Moran, ELEW, Marc Cary, and more (4/3), and Buster Williams, Tim Warfield, and others (4/4-5).

April 3, 2025 - 7:30PM
Mandell Theater at Drexel University

3220 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 19104

EIGHT EIGHT TIME (April 3-5, 2025) is a groundbreaking concert blending music and social justice, featuring jazz composer-pianists Kendrah Butler-Waters, Sumi Tonooka, Suzzette Ortiz, and Terry Klinefelter. This 12-movement suite explores themes like Black joy, parenting, censorship, and caregiving, performed on four grand pianos with poetry by Yolanda Wisher and visuals by Lunise Cerin.

April 5, 2025 - 12:00PM
East Passyunk Ave

1904 E Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, 19148

Join us for a Jazz Crawl along East Passyunk Ave on April 5th from 12-6PM, featuring live performances by local musicians at businesses like Nutmeg, Latch Key, and Milk Jawn. The event will also include larger acts, dance performances, and a mainstage with performances by Josh Lee and the Extended Family, Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society, and more.

April 5, 2025 - 8:00PM
The Rotunda

4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 19148

A double feature combining the storied and studious practitioners of Free Music, with wild child Philadelphians. Legendary Guitarist Joe Morris leads his group through worlds which beguile and entrance. Aaron Pond's Inverse and Obverse seeks to pierce the veil between the states of being and knowing.

April 5, 2025 - 7:30PM
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts

736 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19146

Grammy-winning trumpeter, composer, and producer Nabaté Isles released his second album, En Motion, on January 27, 2023, featuring Sam Barsh, Eric Harland, and guest appearances by Mumu Fresh, Kardinal Offishall, and Chuck D. His debut album, Eclectic Excursions, reached the Top 50 on JazzWeek charts and featured artists like Elzhi, Christian McBride, and Nate Smith.

April 9, 2025 - 2:00 PM
Bright Hope Baptist Church

1601 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, 19122

Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with the Blockson Collection in partnership with Bright Hope Baptist Church. Join us in honoring Philadelphia jazz legend, Robert ‘Bootsie’ Barnes with a performance of classic jazz compositions by premier musicians Byron Landham (drums), John Swana (trumpet, EVI), Reginald Lewis (tenor & soprano saxophone) and Lucas Brown (organ).

April 9, 2025 - 8:00PM
Solar Myth

1131 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19147

Ars Nova Workshop presents violinist/composer Jenny Scheinman’s All Species Parade at Solar Myth on April 9. Inspired by Northern California’s Lost Coast, Scheinman will be joined by Steve Cardenas, Carmen Staaf, Tony Scherr, and Kenny Wollesen to explore this epic double album, reflecting nature's powerful and fragile relationship.

April 9, 2025 - 8:30PM
The Lounge at World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 19104

World Cafe Live’s monthly Jazz Jam, hosted by Orrin Evans, features Maria Marmarou this April in celebration of Philly Jazz Month.

April 12, 2025 - 5:00PM
Roxborough Pocket Park

6170 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, 19128

Join us for Twilight Tunes: Jazz in the Pocket Park in Roxborough, featuring local jazz musicians and a relaxing atmosphere with live music, fire pits, s’mores, and family-friendly activities. This event, supporting local artists and community, will include cozy seating, beer from New Ridge Brewing Company, and a chance to experience the neighborhood’s vibrant cultural scene.

April 15, 2025 - 7:00PM
Settlement Music School Germantown Branch

6128 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, 19144

Jazz Bridge presents neighborhood concerts that support underrepresented jazz and blues artists, providing performance opportunities and financial stability. In collaboration with Settlement Music School, their concert series will feature organist, with Judd Nielsen performing jazz, soul, and New Orleans-inspired compositions.

April 16, 2025 - 6:00PM
Whosoever Gospel Mission

101 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, 19144

Jazz for Our Souls is a concert celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month, bringing transformative jazz music to those facing homelessness, in partnership with Whosoever Gospel Mission. The event, featuring the renowned Jazz for Our Souls Quintet, will explore themes of hope, endurance, and transformation through new compositions and jazz classics, providing inspiration and respite for the community.

April 17, 2025 - 6:00PM
Park Towne Place

2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, 19130-3601

The Jazz Sanctuary presents a Jazz & Joe event featuring live performances of the Great American Songbook, with talented Philly musicians: Adam Faulk (piano), Lynn Riley (alto sax), Grant MacAvoy (drums), and Alan Segal (bass).

April 18, 2025 - 6:00PM
The Painted Bride

5212 Market Street, Philadelphia, 19139

Join us for Brushstrokes & Blue Notes, an evening where jazz, history, and art collide. The night begins with a thought-provoking discussion on jazz’s cultural and political impact, followed by a live jazz performance and a guided painting session inspired by the music. Experience the revolutionary power of jazz through sound, storytelling, and creative expression!

April 18, 2025 - 6:00PM
Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery

5423 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, 19144

The Outsiders Improvised & Creative Music Festival presents an intimate performance by Marshall Allen, leader of the Sun Ra Arkestra, with pianist Cornelia Mueller Keys and bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma. This exclusive concert at Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery will showcase creative jazz, celebrating Allen’s legacy and his collaborations with renowned musicians, while guests enjoy light snacks and captivating photography.

April 18, 2025 - 7:00PM
Notsolatin

1440 W Ritner Street, Philadelphia, 19145

Join us at Notsolatin for an intimate evening with the legendary Terell Stafford Quintet! Experience two electrifying sets of world-class jazz in our cozy community space, with limited indoor seating and additional sidewalk listening available.

April 19, 2025 - 7:00PM
The CEC

3500 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, 19104

The Producers Guild presents Untethered in Motion on April 19th, featuring a unique collaboration between Untethered, a group led by Grant Calvin Weston, and two dancers from Urban Movement Arts. The performance will combine energetic spontaneous composition with dance, showcasing a dynamic range of musical styles from funk to chamber music, offering a one-of-a-kind experience in a creative collaboration between the musicians and dancers.

April 19, 2025 - 8:00PM
Solar Myth

1131 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19147

Ars Nova Workshop will host a cross-generational collaboration on April 18-19, bringing together AACM icon Roscoe Mitchell and Pulitzer Prize-winning drummer-composer Tyshawn Sorey for two performances. This event will celebrate Mitchell’s groundbreaking work in creative music alongside Sorey’s mastery of blending composition and improvisation, offering a thrilling exploration of jazz’s evolution and its future.

April 24, 2025 - 6:30PM
Olivet Covenant Presbyterian Church

608 North 22nd Street, Philadelphia, 19130

An Evening of Jazz, With Adam Faulk and Friends will take place on April 24th at Olivet Covenant Presbyterian Church, featuring Adam Faulk on piano with his quintet performing a mix of jazz standards and original compositions. The event will offer a spiritually uplifting and entertaining musical experience, aiming to reconnect the Fairmount community with world-class jazz after the closure of some local venues.

April 25, 2025 - 5:00PM
Pretzel Park

4300 Silverwood Street, Philaldelphia, 19127

This event will bring live jazz to Pretzel Park in Manayunk, starting with student performances from the Hines Global Creative Arts Initiative, followed by a performance from the Afro Jazz Collective. The collective, formed in 2021, explores South African jazz traditions, and the event will showcase compositions from renowned artists such as Abdullah Ibrahim and Hugh Masekela.

April 25, 2025 - 4:00PM
Germantown Friends Meeting House

47 W Coulter Street, Philadelphia, 19144

Jazz lovers, mark your calendars! In partnership with its lead community partner, Artcinia, the GJF will bring a dynamic three-day celebration of music, art, and culture to the heart of Philadelphia. Join us for the Opening Night Concert, featuring Alfie Pollitt Trio, Jim Holton Trio, The Mike Boone Group, Robert Landham Quartet, Germantown Jazz Youth Ensemble.

April 25, 2025 - 6:00PM First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia

2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 19103

Standards will be a profound evening of musical exploration, honoring the legacy of jazz giants such as Alice and John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, and Shirley Scott. Featuring Kayla Childs on organ, Lenny White on drums, and Emilio Modeste on saxophone, the performance will blend contemporary compositions with sacred jazz, bridging generational divides and celebrating Philadelphia’s rich jazz heritage.

April 26, 2025 - 12:00PM
Vernon Park

5818 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, 10144

The festival will celebrate jazz legacy while showcasing performances on two stages, including the Leon Jordan Jr. Quintet and Josh Lee’s 16-piece jazz orchestra, as well as jazz youth ensembles from local schools. Additionally, the event will feature an art pavilion and community engagement efforts, including fundraising for LaRose’s Jazz Club restoration.

April 26, 2025 - 2:00PM Brewerytown Garden

2700 Master Street, Philadelphia, 19121

Inspired by Terri Lyne Carrington’s Jazz Without Patriarchy movement, Jazz on a Women's Day is a free concert on April 27th celebrating women-identifying jazz musicians. The concert features performances by local artists Deb Smith, Emmy Rota, Maria Marmarou, and Pamela Hetherington, performing compositions by Geri Allen, Terri Pollard, and Beryl Booker. Stay until the end for a tap dance jam session, a participatory experience for attendees!

April 26, 2025 - 3:00PM
The Settlement Music School

416 Queen Street, Philaldelphia, 19147

The Marian Anderson Museum invites guests to experience an afternoon of rare jazz pieces, vocally and instrumentally, in honor of Marian Anderson’s connections to the Harlem Renaissance. The event will highlight the jazz music Anderson encountered during her rise to prominence.

April 26, 2025 - 6:00PM The Jane Gallery

32 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, 19106

"Her Voice, Her Rhythm" brings together the power of storytelling and improvisational jazz during an intimate evening at The Jane Gallery in Old City. Up to six immigrant and refugee women will share their journeys through spoken word and poetry, accompanied by a jazz ensemble provided by Key of She Jazz—a nonprofit dedicated to empowering girls in jazz.

April 27, 2025 - 4:00PM The Rotunda

4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 19104

Join us for a special Jazz Appreciation Month conversation with inspiring conversation, live music, and free catered food! Featuring members of Sistahs Attune, a dynamic collective of vocalists who will share their artistic journeys, insights on jazz, and the impact of music in shaping culture and community.

April 25, 2025 - 6:30PM
Black Squirrel Club

1049 Sarah Street, Philadelphia, 19125

Celebrate Philly Jazz Month with a special extended jam session in Fishtown! Led by bassist Richard Hill, Jr., this four-hour session features an all-star house band and a renowned guest artist for an interactive, workshop-style experience. Whether you're a musician, a jazz lover, or just jazz-curious, join us for an unforgettable night of music, learning, and community!