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APRIL 2008


Thursday, April 3 at 7:30pm
The Collingswood First Thursday Jazz Concert Series proudly presents
SKIP HELLER & His Band
The Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue (Next to the fire house) in Collingswood, NJ
Admission $10.00 - $5.00 for students - BYOB
For Information Call 856-858-8914


Friday, April 4 at 7:30p
The 2007-2008 Stockton Jazz Series proudly presents
Saxophonist BOBBY WATSON & His Band
@ Stockton State College of NJ
For More Info Email The Producer


Saturday, April 5 from 11:00a to 2:00p
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - Chi Upsilon Chapter
proudly presents Fifth Annual Jazz & Blues Brunch featuring
The Tony Williams Quartet with Nina Bundy; The Little Jazz Giants;
Subito Sounds Band; and Nasir Dickerson's Renaissance Messengers with Charlene Boone

@ The Crown Plaza Hotel, 2349 West Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, NJ
Tickets $40.00
For More Info Contact Hassan 856-236-2737 or Jamal 856-217-0349


Saturday, April 5 from 10:00a to 4:00p
The American Musicians' Resource Network
proudly presents
The Musicians' Flea Market featuring
All types of musical instruments & equipment for sale
plus live entertainment

@ The Morris estates Recreation Center, 1610 E. Chelten Avenue in Philly
For More Info Call 215-473-5527


Sunday, April 6 from 3:00p to 6:00p
Cliveden of The National Trust proudly presents
"Jazz At Cliveden" featuring
The "Sweet Sax" of Saxophonist LOUIS TAYLOR and His Group
6401 Germantown Avenue (Entrance on Cliveden Street) in Philly
Donation $15.00 - Light Refreshments Will Be Served
For information call 215-848-1777 or visit The Cliveden Website


Sunday, April 6 from 4:00p to 8:00p
La Rose's Supper Club
proudly presents
"The Blues is Coming" featuring
FRANK BEY & The Swing City Band
5531 Germantown Avenue (At School House Lane) in Philly
Admission $20.00 - Cash Bar & Food
For information call Larry El: 215-478-2499, Frank Bey: 267-977-3647 or La Rose's: 215-248-4415


Sunday, April 6 from 5:00p to 9:00p
Jazz & Conversations, Inc. proudly presents
"One Family Reunion Nite" featuring
THE CLEF CLUB TRIO with special guests Tony Williams, sax & Michal Beckham, vocals
@ The Phila. Clef Club of Jazz & The Performing Arts
Broad & Fitzwater Streets (On The Avenue of The Arts) in Philly
Hosted by Aqueelah & Jonathan Bey of WURD Radio
For information call 215-893-9912


Saturday, April 12 from 8:00p to 11:00p
The Belvedere Inn
proudly presents
THE BRIAN MENENDEZ TRIO
402 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA
For Information Call 717-394-2422 or Visit The Belvedere Inn Website


Wednesday, April 16 from 7:00p to 9:00p
The William B. Mann School
proudly presents
THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE JAZZ BAND with Mann School Principal Mr. Michael Smith
In A Fundraiser to Support Our Student Activity Fund

54th and Berks Street In Philly
Donation $1.00


Sunday, April 20 (and the 3rd Sunday of each month) at 5:00p
The Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion
presents
JAZZ VESPERS AT HOLY COMMUNION
This time featuring
Legendary Drummer GEORGE "BUTCH" BALLARD and His Group
2110 Chestnut Street in Philly
FREE Admission & Discounted Indoor Parking ($5)!
For information call 215-567-3668


Friday, April 25 at 8:00p
La Rose Supper Club
proudly presents
"Talented Youth, Doing Positive Things To Keep Jazz Alive" featuring
JORDAN WILLIAMS & The Young Lions Jazz Trio
with Jordan,piano; Chris Sills, bass; Anthony Benson, Jr., drums;
special guest artists - Joe Streater, trumpet and Rabiyah, vocals

5531 Germantown Avenue (At School House Lane) in Philly
Cover $10.00 - $5.00 with student I.D.
For information call 267-255-3591 or La Rose 215-844-5818


Sunday, April 27 from 5:00p to 9:00p
The Jazz Bridge
proudly presents their
Spring Jazz Jam Benefit featuring
A MULTITUDE OF THE AREA'S LEADING JAZZ STARS
More Details To Come!!!

@ The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts
736-38 S. Broad Street (at Fitzwater on The Avenue of The Arts) in Philly
Tickets $30.00 (Includes Buffet and Music)
For more information call 215-893-9912 or visit
The Jazz Bridge Website


Wednesday, April 30 from 6:00p to 9:00p
The Solefood Restaurant
proudly presents
Vocalist JOANNA PASCALE and Her Group
featuring Saxophonist TIM WARFIELD

The Loews Hotel, 1200 Market Street in Philly
For information visit The Joanna Pascale Website


MAY 2008


Thursday, May 1 at 7:30pm
The Collingswood First Thursday Jazz Concert Series proudly presents
Vocalist DENISE MONTANA & Her Band
The Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue (Next to the fire house) in Collingswood, NJ
Admission $10.00 - $5.00 for students - BYOB
For Information Call 856-858-8914


Saturday, May 3 at 8:00p and 10:00p
Chris' Jazz Cafe
proudly presents The Fabulous
Pianist HELEN SUNG and Her Band
With Marcus Strickland, saxophone: Josh Ginsberg, bass: and Donald edwards, drums

1421 Sansom Street in Philly
For Information Call 215-568-3131 or visit The Chris' Jazz Cafe Website


Saturday, May 3 at 7:30p
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
proudly presents in The Perelman Theatre
"Mellon Jazz Up Close: Western Europe"
featuring
DANILO PEREZ, piano; JUANITO PASCUAL, flamenco guitar; JOHN PATITUCCI, bass;
and JAMEY HADDAD, percussion

260 S. Broad Street in Philly
For tickets and information call 215-893-1999 or visit
The Kimmel Center Website


Sunday, May 4 from 2:00p to 4:00p
"Jazz On A Sunday Afternoon"
proudly presents
THE CHARLIE RICE QUINTET
@The Church of St. Andrew & St. Monica
36th and Baring Streets in Philly
Admission $20.00
For information call Sharon Webster, 856-686-5749; Julia Conway, 610-940-2614;
or Cris Stuart, 215-879-4107
Refreshments Served Immediately Following


Wednesday, May 7 from 5:00p to 9:00p
"Healthy Music Matters"
proudly presents A Fundraiser to Benefit
Musician EDDIE HOLMAN III
@Beautiful O'hara's - 3900 Chestnut Street in Philly
Bring Your Talent abd A Donation
For information call 215-667-1955


Saturday, May 10
Chris' Jazz Cafe
proudly presents
Legendary Saxophonist MICHAEL PEDICIN and His Quintet
1421 Sansom Street in Philly
For Information Call 215-568-3131 or visit The Chris' Jazz Cafe Website


Sunday, May 11 from 4:00p to 8:00p
La Rose's Supper Club
proudly presents
"A 2008 Mother's Day Celebration" featuring
FRANK BEY & The Swing City Band
Plus DOC LEE & Company

5531 Germantown Avenue (At School House Lane) in Philly
Admission $20.00 - Cash Food & Bar
For information call Bonnie: 215-435-3213, Frank Bey: 267-977-3647 or La Rose's: 215-248-4415
Free Parking in The Rear - Enter from Armat Street


Wednesday, May 14 from 6:00p to 9:00p
The Solefood Restaurant
proudly presents
Vocalist JOANNA PASCALE and Her Group
featuring Saxophonist TIM WARFIELD

The Loews Hotel, 1200 Market Street in Philly
For information visit The Joanna Pascale Website


Friday, May 16 from 6:00p to 9:00p
The Solefood Restaurant
proudly presents
Vocalist JOANNA PASCALE and Her Group
featuring Saxophonist TIM WARFIELD

The Loews Hotel, 1200 Market Street in Philly
For information visit The Joanna Pascale Website


Sunday, May 18 from 3:00p to 7:00p
La Rose's Supper Club
proudly presents
"Concerned Lovers of Jazz" Tribute To
Philly Vocal Legend MS. PEARL WILLIAMS
featuring Many Artists of The Tri-State Area plus
Music and Dinner Included - - - Cash Bar

5531 Germantown Avenue (At School House Lane) in Philly
Admission $25.00
For reservation & tickets call Rose Boyer, 215-510-0268; Tony Williams, 215-848-3677;
Madeline Cowdrey, 215-763-1754; Thelma Anderson, 215-753-0232; or Verna Edwards, 215-248-4415


Sunday, May 18 (and the 3rd Sunday of each month) at 5:00p
The Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion
presents
JAZZ VESPERS AT HOLY COMMUNION
This time featuring
Jazz Group "EDQ1"
2110 Chestnut Street in Philly
FREE Admission & Discounted Indoor Parking ($5)!
For information call 215-567-3668


Wednesday, May 21 from 6:00p to 9:00p
The Solefood Restaurant
proudly presents
Vocalist JOANNA PASCALE and Her Group
featuring Saxophonist TIM WARFIELD

The Loews Hotel, 1200 Market Street in Philly
For information visit The Joanna Pascale Website


Wednesday, May 28 from 6:00p to 9:00p
The Solefood Restaurant
proudly presents
Vocalist JOANNA PASCALE and Her Group
featuring Saxophonist TIM WARFIELD

The Loews Hotel, 1200 Market Street in Philly
For information visit The Joanna Pascale Website


Friday, May 30 from 6:90p to 8:00p
Denise King proudly presents
Her 9th Annual Friday Night Jazz @ Cedar Park Series
featuring This Week
Vocalist DENISE KING & Her Quartet
50th Street & Baltimore Avenue in Philly
Outdoors - FREE Admission


June 2008


Sunday, June 1 from 4:00p to 6:00p
The Art & Heritage Ministry
proudly presents "Jazz Vespers" featuring
Vocalist BARBARA JACKSON, and special guest saxophonist Sam Reed
with The Millennium Sextet, Vernon Lewis, Director BR> Your Host Aqueelah Jamal of WURD-AM Radio

1240 Brace Road in Cherry Hill, NJ


Friday, June 6 from 6:90p to 8:00p
Denise King proudly presents
Her 9th Annual Friday Night Jazz @ Cedar Park Series
featuring This Week
Drummer JUSTIN FAULKNER & "JustInTyme"
50th Street & Baltimore Avenue in Philly
Outdoors - FREE Admission


Thursday, June 12 from 7:00p to 9:00p
The Friends of Malcolm X Park
proudly presents
Philly's Class Act Vocalist ELLA GAHNT and Her Trio
52nd and Pine Streets (Outdoors) in Philly
For Information Call 215-763-2819 or visit The Ella Gahnt Website


Friday, June 13 from 8:00p to 11:00p
The Coastline Restaurant
proudly presents
Vocalist BARBARA JACKSON with The Red KoolAid Band
1240 Brace Road in Cherry Hill, NJ


Friday, June 13 from 6:90p to 8:00p
Denise King proudly presents
Her 9th Annual Friday Night Jazz @ Cedar Park Series
featuring This Week
Pianist FARID BARRON & His Trio
50th Street & Baltimore Avenue in Philly
Outdoors - FREE Admission


Sunday, June 15 at 5:00p (Doors open at 4:30p)
Leonella Productions
proudly presents
"The Return of The Father's Day Big Band Jam"
Featuring In Concert
THE PHILADELPHIA LEGENDS OF JAZZ ORCHESTRA
with Philly's Class Act ELLA GAHNT, vocals
under the direction of LEON MITCHELL

@The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz - Broad & Fitzwater Sts.
On The Avenue of The Arts in Philly
Advance Ticket $25.00 - Door $30.00 - Kids 12 and under $15
For All Information Call 215-763-2819, 215-893-9912 or visit The Philadelphia Legends of Jazz Website


Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22
The Fifth Annual
West Oak Lane Jazz & Arts Festival
is featuring Hundreds of Your Favorite Artists like
Abdur Rashid’s Ruh, Jazz Pianist; Abstract Truth, Jazz Fusion; Ndugu Jesse Andrus Band, Jazz Saxophonist; Andy Aaron’s Mean Machine, Jazz R&B Funk; Ashford & Simpson, Funk and Soul R&B; Barbara Lester & Sam Dockery, Jazz Piano & Vocal Duo; Barbara Walker-Denise King & The Lucky Thompson Quartet, Jazz Vocal Jam Session; George Barron Quartet, Traditional Jazz Saxophonist; Frank Bey & The Swing City Blues Band, Blues Vocalist; Bootsie Barnes Quintet, Post Bop Jazz Saxophonist; Sherry Butler, Jazz Vocalist; Byard Lancaster & The Blues Messengers, Jazz Blues Band; Clef Club Band, Young Professional Jazz Quintet; CoCoMaMa Salsa Band, All Female Latin Jazz Band; Jamal Dickerson & The UCC Royal Brass Band; Dwain Davis, Post Bop Jazz Saxophonist; Duane Eubanks Quintet, Jazz Trumpeter; Kevin Eubanks, Music Director of The Tonight Show; Eboni Strings, All Female Jazz String Quartet; Eddie Jones Trio, Jazz Drummer; Edgardo Cintron & The Azuca Band; Alex Evans Quartet, Traditional Jazz Saxophonist; Orrin Evans Quartet, Jazz Pianist; Joanne Gardner Quartet, Jazz Vocalist & Band; The Benny Golson Quartet, World-Renowned Jazz Saxophonist; Carl Grubbs Quartet, Philadelphia-raised Jazz Saxophonist; Rob Henderson Trio, Traditional Jazz Trio; Henry Hall and The New Dimensions of Worship, Gospel Choir; Hidden Treasure, Smooth Jazz; Khan Jamal, Jazz Vibraphonist; Dwight James Percussion Workshop; Jeff Bradshaw's Brass Heaven, New Orleans Style Jazz; Leon Jordan, Jr. Quartet, Jazz Trumpeter/Composer; Karen Rodriguez Latin Jazz, Latin Jazz; Kenyatta & La Tumba, Afro-Cuban Drum Quartet; Mandrill, Funk Rock R&B; Eric Mintel Trio, Jazz Pianist; Music Report; Napoleon Black Redeemed, Jazz Percussionist; Natural Selection, Urban Soul; Odean Pope, Jazz Sax Trio; The O’Jays, R&B Soul; Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus Band, Traditional Post Bop Jazz; Philadelphia Legends of Jazz Orchestra, Traditional Big Band Jazz with vocalist Ella Gahnt; Pieces of a Dream, Soul R&B and Jazz; Plan B, Jazz Fusion; Po/Jazz Connection, Jazz & Poetry; Alfie Politt Trio, Jazz Trio; Val Ray, Jazz Vocalist; Sam Reed Quartet, Jazz Saxophonist; Rented Mule, Traditional Jazz; Lynn Riley Quartet, Female Smooth Jazz Saxophonist; Peggy Raley Quartet, Jazz Vocalist; Bernard Samuels Trio, Jazz Trio; Simons Dancers; Steve Green & The Elevators, Jazz Fusion; "Mosu" Monnette Sudler, Jazz Guitarist; Sun Ra Arkestra, Avante Garde Jazz Orchestra; Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Electric Jazz Bassist; TC III, Bebop Jazz Vocalist; Tough Act Band, R & B Funk; Trudy Pitts & Mr. C., Jazz Organ Trio; UCC Royal Brass Band, New Orleans Style Jazz; Universal Dance & Drum Ensemble, Traditional African Dance and Percussion; Urban Guerilla Orchestra, R&B Orchestra; Urban Words Unplugged, Urban Soul; Rich Waller, Drummer; Warrem Oree & the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble, Afro-Centric Progressive Jazz; WAR, Rock, Jazz, Latin R&B Group; Webb T’s Fleet - The Superband, Post Bop Jazz Drummer; G. Calvin Weston Quartet, Avante Garde Jazz Drummer; The Whispers, Smooth R&B Vocal; Donald Williams, Smooth Jazz Saxophonist; Pearl Williams; Willie Williams Trio; Young Lions featuring Radiyah, Young Jazz Trio

Along Ogontz Avenue in West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, PA
For Complete Performance Schedule Visit The West Oak Lane Website or Call 1-877-WOLjazz for information


Friday, June 20 from 6:90p to 8:00p
Denise King proudly presents
Her 9th Annual Friday Night Jazz @ Cedar Park Series
featuring This Week
The Fabulous BUDESA BROTHERS - "PFCU Night"
50th Street & Baltimore Avenue in Philly
Outdoors - FREE Admission


Friday, June 27 from 6:90p to 8:00p
Denise King proudly presents
Her 9th Annual Friday Night Jazz @ Cedar Park Series
featuring This Week
Saxophonist SAM REED & His Trio
50th Street & Baltimore Avenue in Philly
Outdoors - FREE Admission


July 2008


Friday, July 4 from 6:90p to 8:00p
Denise King proudly presents
Her 9th Annual Friday Night Jazz @ Cedar Park Series
featuring This Week
Vocalist NINA BUNDY "The Queen Bee"
50th Street & Baltimore Avenue in Philly
Outdoors - FREE Admission


Friday, July 11 from 8:00p to 11:00p
The Coastline Restaurant
proudly presents
Vocalist BARBARA JACKSON with The Red KoolAid Band
1240 Brace Road in Cherry Hill, NJ


Friday, July 11 from 6:90p to 8:00p
Denise King proudly presents
Her 9th Annual Friday Night Jazz @ Cedar Park Series
featuring This Week
Drummer EDDIE JONES & His Trio
50th Street & Baltimore Avenue in Philly
Outdoors - FREE Admission


Friday, July 18, Sets start at 5:30p
The "Art After Five" Series of The Philadelphia Museum of Art
proudly presents
"A Tribute to Women in Jazz"
Featuring Philly's Dynamic Duo of Jazz Vocalists
Ms. ELLA GAHNT and Ms. JEANNIE BROOKS
performing your favorite Jazz tunes and standards

@The Philadelphia Museum of Art
26th Street & The Parkway in Philly
Admission $12.00
For All Information Call 215-763-2819, 215-893-9912 or visit The Ella Gahnt Website


Friday, July 18 from 6:90p to 8:00p
Denise King proudly presents
Her 9th Annual Friday Night Jazz @ Cedar Park Series
featuring This Week
Vocalist MICHAL BECKHAM & Her Band
50th Street & Baltimore Avenue in Philly
Outdoors - FREE Admission


August 2008


Friday, August 8 from 8:00p to 11:00p
The Coastline Restaurant
proudly presents
Vocalist BARBARA JACKSON with The Red KoolAid Band
1240 Brace Road in Cherry Hill, NJ


September 2008


October 2008


Thursday, October 2 at 7:30pm
The "Jazz In The Wood VI" First Thursday Jazz Concert Series
proudly presents
Vocalist DEMETRIA JOYCE BAILEY & Her Band
The Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue
(Next to the fire house) in Collingswood, NJ
Admission $10.00 - $5.00 for students - BYOB
For Information Call 856-858-8914


November 2008


Thursday, November 6 at 7:30pm
The "Jazz In The Wood VI" First Thursday Jazz Concert Series
proudly presents
Guitarist STEVE GIORDANO & His Spacetet
The Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue
(Next to the fire house) in Collingswood, NJ
Admission $10.00 - $5.00 for students - BYOB
For Information Call 856-858-8914


December 2008


Thursday, December 4 at 7:30pm
The "Jazz In The Wood VI" First Thursday Jazz Concert Series
proudly presents
Bassist TYRONE BROWN & His String Sextet
The Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue
(Next to the fire house) in Collingswood, NJ
Admission $10.00 - $5.00 for students - BYOB
For Information Call 856-858-8914






January 2009

Thursday, January 8 (2nd Thursday) at 7:30pm
The "Jazz In The Wood VI" First Thursday Jazz Concert Series
proudly presents
Saxophonist DENIS DiBLASIO & His Band
The Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue
(Next to the fire house) in Collingswood, NJ
Admission $10.00 - $5.00 for students - BYOB
For Information Call 856-858-8914


February 2009


Thursday, February 5 at 7:30pm
The "Jazz In The Wood VI" First Thursday Jazz Concert Series
proudly presents
Trumpeter BOB FERGUSON & His Band
The Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue
(Next to the fire house) in Collingswood, NJ
Admission $10.00 - $5.00 for students - BYOB
For Information Call 856-858-8914


March 2009


Thursday, March 5 at 7:30pm
The "Jazz In The Wood VI" First Thursday Jazz Concert Series
proudly presents
Saxophonist GEORGE BARRON & His Family
The Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue
(Next to the fire house) in Collingswood, NJ
Admission $10.00 - $5.00 for students - BYOB
For Information Call 856-858-8914


April 2009


Thursday, April 2 at 7:30pm
The "Jazz In The Wood VI" First Thursday Jazz Concert Series
proudly presents
Saxophonist LARRY McKENNA & His Band
The Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue
(Next to the fire house) in Collingswood, NJ
Admission $10.00 - $5.00 for students - BYOB
For Information Call 856-858-8914


May 2009


Thursday, May 7 at 7:30pm
The "Jazz In The Wood VI" First Thursday Jazz Concert Series
proudly presents
Bassist ED WISE & His New Orleans Big Band
The Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue
(Next to the fire house) in Collingswood, NJ
Admission $10.00 - $5.00 for students - BYOB
For Information Call 856-858-8914







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