← The rooms1421 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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Getting there
Nearest transit
- Chestnut St & 15th St9 · 21 · 42~13m
- 15th St & Ranstead St31~101m
- 16th St & Chestnut St2~126m
Transit data © SEPTA
Next 30 days
2026-08-15
Orrin Evans presents Trash Gadget Trio CD Release
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Orrin Evans, Matthew Parrish, Byron Landham, Caleb Curtis, Duane Eubanks
Featuring Special Guests Caleb Curtis, Duane Eubanks and Bill McHenry Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-08-18
Nate Hook Quintet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Nate Hook, Ben Karp, Ryan Tomski, Jordan Berger, Paolo Canarella
Nate Hook, saxophone · Ben Karp, guitar · Ryan Tomski, keys · Jordan Berger, bass · Paolo Canarella, drums Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
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.
2026-08-19
Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra led by Joe Bongiovi
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-08-20
Two Great Guitars: Frank DiBussolo & Phyllis Chapell
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-08-21
2026 Juilliard Graduate Aidan McKeon & His Quartet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Pianist — William Hill III · Bassist — John Murray · Drummer — Vinton Hines Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-08-22
Saxophonist Ken Fowser & His Quartet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Ken Fowser, Matthew Rotker-Lynn, Brian Charette, Byron Landham
Ken Fowser - Saxophone · Matthew Rotker-Lynn - Guitar · Brian Charette - Organ · Byron Landham - Drums Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-08-25
Ravi Seenarine Presents "How to Love and Lose" (An Instructional Guide)
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Ravi Seenarine, Sean Butkovich, Ben Cohen, Dan McCain
Ravi Seenarine, voice and tenor sax · Sean Butkovich, piano/keys · Ben Cohen,drums · Dan McCain, bass Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
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.
2026-08-26
Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra led by Joe Bongiovi
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-08-27
Trumpeter Levi Rozek & His Quintet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-08-28
Guitarist Peter Bernstein & His All-Star Quartet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Peter Bernstein, Tyler Henderson, Alex Claffy, Byron Landham
Peter Bernstein - Guitar · Tyler Henderson - Piano · Alex Claffy - Bass · Byron Landham - Drums Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-08-29
Guitarist Peter Bernstein & His All-Star Quartet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Peter Bernstein, Tyler Henderson, Alex Claffy, Byron Landham
Peter Bernstein - Guitar · Tyler Henderson - Piano · Alex Claffy - Bass · Byron Landham - Drums Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-09-01
Silas Stewart Trio: Standards
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Silas Stewart, Jordan Berger, Dan Monaghan
Silas Stewart, Vibraphone · Jordan Berger, Bass · Dan Monaghan, Drums Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
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.
2026-09-02
Hudson River & Friends
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-09-03
Pianist James Fernando & His Trio
JamChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
sit-in · house band first, then open
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-09-04
Saxophonists Victor North & Brandon Suarez + Their Quintet
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.
2026-09-05
The Music of Cole Porter performed by Anaïs Reno & The Tim Brey Quartet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Show Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm · General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $35 · Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $110 · VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $130 · (Beverages not included) Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-09-08
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.
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.
2026-09-09
Pianist Jay Epstein & His Quintet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Jay Epstein, Marcos Varela, Wayne Smith Jr, Dave Allen, Dylan Band
Jay Epstein - Piano · Marcos Varela - Bass · Wayne Smith Jr - Drums · Dave Allen - Guitar · Dylan Band - Sax Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-09-10
Saxophonist Christian Ertl & His Quartet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-09-11
Guitarist Adam Moezinia & His Trio featuring Organist Pat Bianchi
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.
2026-09-12
Pianist Miki Yamanaka & Her Trio
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.