7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
ALLISON, CARDENAS & NASH
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Ben Allison - bass · Steve Cardenas - guitar · Ted Nash - saxophone Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
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Chris' Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102·Center City
Live jazzJam sessionListening room
The downtown jazz room. Two sets a night, real food, real sound system, the place touring rhythm sections come through.
Tables, dim lights, a real stage. People listen. · Ticketed, two-set nights, varies by act.
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2026-05-30
2026-06-02
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
We Get Requests
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
We Get Requests is an engaging live music night led by Philadelphia trumpeter and GRAMMY-nominated artist Josh Lawrence. Each performance features Lawrence and a rotating trio of some of Philadelphia’s most respected musicians, with special guest artists joining the second set. Audience members can submit song requests in person or online between sets, shaping a spontaneous and memorable evening where the band brings those selections to life on stage. Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
11 pm
→ 2 am
Tuesday Night Late Jam
JamlikelyChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
sit-in · open signup
After the ticketed Tuesday set. Bring an instrument, sign up at the door.
2026-06-03
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
Declan Cashman Quintet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Vocals, Declan Cashman · Piano, Aidan Ward-Richter · Bass, Paul Briggs · Drums, Greg Masters Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-06-04
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
Matt Kahn Organ Trio
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-06-05
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
Pianist/Vocalist Danny Sinoff and His Trio Performing the American Songbook
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm · General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $25 · Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $100 · VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $120 · (Beverages not included) Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-06-06
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
2021 Ella Fitzgerald Award Winner Lucy Wijnands & Her Quartet featuring Special Guest Guitarist Pasquale Grasso
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm · General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $30 · Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $105 · VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $125 · (Beverages not included) Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-06-09
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
The Jason Blythe Band
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
11 pm
→ 2 am
Tuesday Night Late Jam
JamlikelyChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
sit-in · open signup
After the ticketed Tuesday set. Bring an instrument, sign up at the door.
2026-06-10
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
Rockwell Valentine and His Band
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Josh Klamka - Piano · Emily Rota - Bass · Jacquee Paul - Vocals · Evan Wood - Drums · Rockwell Valentine - Trumpet Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-06-11
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
Tina Hashemi & Her Band
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-06-12
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
John Vanore & Abstract Truth
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm · General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $25 · Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $100 · VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $120 · (Beverages not included) Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-06-13
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
Pianist Tyler Henderson and His Quartet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm · General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $30 · Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $105 · VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $125 · (Beverages not included) Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-06-16
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
Keith Chasin Plays Led Zeppelin 4
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Keith Chasin, piano · Andrew Carson, trumpet · Ravi Seenarine, saxophone · Shane Aaserud, bass · Ben Cohen, drums Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
11 pm
→ 2 am
Tuesday Night Late Jam
JamlikelyChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
sit-in · open signup
After the ticketed Tuesday set. Bring an instrument, sign up at the door.
2026-06-17
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra led by Joe Bongiovi
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-06-18
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
Jacob Kelberman The São Paulo - Philly Connection
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-06-19
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
Ari Hoenig Trio featuring Gadi Lehavi & Ben Tiberio
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Admission: Friday - $25, Saturday - $30 Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-06-20
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
Ari Hoenig Trio featuring Gadi Lehavi & Ben Tiberio
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Admission: Friday - $25, Saturday - $30 Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-06-23
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
GROUP 4
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Norman David, saxophone · Tom Lawton, piano · Jason Fraticelli, bass · Dan Monaghan, drums Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
11 pm
→ 2 am
Tuesday Night Late Jam
JamlikelyChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
sit-in · open signup
After the ticketed Tuesday set. Bring an instrument, sign up at the door.
2026-06-24
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra led by Joe Bongiovi
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-06-25
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
Tony Miceli Presents the Julian Lee Quintet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-06-26
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
Ryan Devlin & Dave Pollack: "The Hang" Album Release Show
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Show Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm · General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $25 · Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $100 · VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $120 · (Beverages not included) Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-06-27
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
Celebrating the Centennial of John Coltrane with Pianist Tim Brey and His Quintet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Show Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm · General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $30 · Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $105 · VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $125 · (Beverages not included) Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.