Philadelphia Mayor Kenney and the Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy (OACCE) opened Philly Celebrates Jazz 2023, an annual celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month.
“Philadelphia is home to some of the most notable and groundbreaking figures in jazz history,” said Mayor Jim Kenney. – “By bringing people together to celebrate our jazz heritage, we pay tribute to the great contributions of the jazz community and appreciate the vibrant jazz scene that still thrives today.
Philly Celebrates Jazz 2023 will fill Philadelphia neighborhoods with traditional jazz music performances and interdisciplinary jazz programs such as live jazz opera performances, jazz-style parties, dance events, DJ sets, poetry nights and more.
“I’m so excited about this year’s Philly Celebrates Jazz, which is the largest we’ve hosted before the Covid pandemic,” said Kelly Lee, director of culture for the Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy. – This year, we’ve expanded our reach significantly in hopes of attracting more diverse performers, participants and venues. Of the recipients of Jazz Neighborhood Series 2023 funding, 47 percent are partners that OACCE has not worked with in more than four years.”
The kick-off event will launch the Philly Celebrates Jazz calendar, which will feature more than 100 jazz-related events throughout the city. The 2023 celebration includes:
Philadelphia Celebrates Jazz Neighborhood Series.
Free jazz programs throughout the city, such as a walking tour of jazz history along South Street, a DJ set with dancers at The Trestle Inn, a screening of “Ray,” “Lovett Loves Jazz,” a concert series at the Lovett Library and more. Performers and event organizers include world-renowned bassist Jamaaldin Takuma and the Brotherhood Collective, Philadelphia Jazz Legacy Project, DJ lil’ dave, Connie Hahn, Snacktime and others. The full schedule can be found at CreativePHL.org/jazz.
Philly Celebrates Jazz includes programs beyond the Neighborhood Jazz Series. More than 100 jazz events for all ages take place live and virtually all over the city during Philly Celebrates Jazz.
Television jazz programs in April
The OACCE Arts Access television program shows jazz throughout April. Philadelphians can watch Arts Access TV every Wednesday and Friday from 6-8 p.m. – 7 p.m. to see jazz performances, discussions with jazz musicians and more. Watch online at Phila.gov or on local Philadelphia channel 64 (GovTV).
City Kicks Off Philadelphia Celebrates Jazz 2023
Mayor Kenney and the Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy (OACCE) opened Philly Celebrates Jazz 2023, the city’s annual celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month in April and the largest to date.
“Philadelphia is home to some of the most notable and groundbreaking figures in jazz history,” said Mayor Jim Kenney . “Bringing people together to celebrate our jazz heritage honors the great contributions of the jazz community and appreciates the vibrant jazz scene that still thrives today.”
Philadelphia Celebrates Jazz The 2023 celebration will fill Philadelphia neighborhoods with traditional jazz music performances and interdisciplinary jazz programs such as live jazz opera performances, jazz-inspired parties, dance events, DJ sets, poetry dedications and more.
“I’m so excited about this year’s Philly Celebrates Jazz , which is the largest we’ve hosted since the Covid pandemic began,” said Kelly Lee, director of culture for the Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy . “This year we’ve expanded our reach significantly in hopes of attracting more diverse performers, participants and venues. Of the recipients of the 2023 Jazz Neighborhood Series funding, 47 percent are partners that OACCE has not worked with in more than four years.”
The kick-off event will launch the Philly Celebrates Jazz calendar, which will feature more than 100 jazz-related events throughout the city. The 2023 celebrations include:
Philly Celebrates Jazz Neighborhood Series.
The Philly Celebrates Jazz Neighborhood Jazz Series offers free jazz programs throughout the city with 22 programs such as a walking tour of jazz history along South Street, a DJ set with dancers at The Trestle Inn, a broadcast of “Ray,” the “Lovett Loves Jazz” concert series at the Lovett Library and more. Performers and event organizers include world-renowned bassist Jamaaldin Takuma and the Brotherhood Collective, Philadelphia Jazz Legacy Project, DJ lil’ dave, Connie Hahn, Snacktime and others. The full schedule can be found at CreativePHL.org/jazz .
Philly Celebrates Jazz’s calendar of 100+ jazz events throughout Philadelphia includes programs beyond the Neighborhood Jazz Series. More than 100 jazz events for all ages take place live and virtually all over the city during Philly Celebrates Jazz. Visit the Arts Access Calendar to learn about free and paid jazz programs presented by local artists and cultural organizations. Televised jazz programming throughout April OACCE Arts Access televised jazz throughout April. Philadelphians can watch Arts Access TV programs every Wednesday and Friday from 6-7 p.m. to see jazz performances, discussions with jazz musicians and more. Watch online at Phila.gov
