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Week of Thu 10/01

The Week.

Seven nights,

20 listings,

one city.

Thu, Oct 1

7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm

Vocalist Aga Zaryan & Her Band

Ticketed

Chris' Jazz Cafe·Center City

Aga Zaryan, Michal Tokaj, Sam Minaie, Matt Slocum

Aga Zaryan - Vocals · Michal Tokaj - Piano · Sam Minaie - Upright Bass · Matt Slocum - Drums Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.

9 pm
→ 2 am

Thursday Funk + Jazz DJs

Residencyunverified

Trestle Inn·Callowhill

Not strictly jazz, but the funk-jazz vinyl set lands here. Bring patience.

Fri, Oct 2

7 pm
→ 7 pm

Live at the Yard presented by North Philadelphia History Festival

Ticketed

The Yard on John Coltrane St.·Strawberry Mansion

Gerald Veasely and Lovett Hines present an exciting evening of live music, featuring the CORE All-Stars led by Mervin Toussaint, and the Hines Generation to Generation Legacy Septet performing at t...

7 pm
→ 8:30 pm

Akua Allrich & The Tribe presents "Diaspora Diaries: A Pan-African Jazz Odyssey"

Ticketed

South Jazz Kitchen·North Broad

Showtimes vary by day, see venue.

7:30 pm
→ 11 pm

The Heart of Jazz Presents the New Philly Sound featuring Aidan McKeon and Ace Williams

Ticketed

Chris' 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.

Sat, Oct 3

7 pm
→ 8:30 pm

Akua Allrich & The Tribe presents "Diaspora Diaries: A Pan-African Jazz Odyssey"

Ticketed

South Jazz Kitchen·North Broad

Showtimes vary by day, see venue.

7:30 pm
→ 11 pm

Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt & His Quintet

Ticketed

Chris' Jazz Cafe·Center City

Jeremy Pelt, Lasse Corson, Misha Mendelenko, Leighton Harrell, Jared Spears

Jeremy Pelt - Trumpet · Lasse Corson - Piano/Keyboards · Misha Mendelenko - Guitar · Leighton Harrell - Bass · Jared Spears - Drums Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.

Sun, Oct 4

11 am
→ 3 pm

Sunday Jazz Brunch

Brunchlikely

South Jazz Kitchen·North Broad

Two seatings. Reservations recommended.

7 pm
→ 11 pm

Sunday Jam

Jamlikely

La Rose Jazz Club·Olney

sit-in · open signup

Long-running North Philly tradition. Call ahead to confirm.

7 pm
→ 8:30 pm

Akua Allrich & The Tribe presents "Diaspora Diaries: A Pan-African Jazz Odyssey"

Ticketed

South Jazz Kitchen·North Broad

Showtimes vary by day, see venue.

8 pm
→ 11:30 pm

Sunday Jazz

Residencylikely

Heritage·Northern Liberties

Mellower than Wednesday. Often a working quartet running originals.

Mon, Oct 5

9 pm
→ 12:30 am

Monday Night Jazz

Residencylikely

Time·Center City

Long-running Monday upstairs. Pianist + horn + rhythm.

Tue, Oct 6

7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm

We Get Requests

Ticketed

Chris' 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.

8:30 pm
→ 11:30 pm

Tuesday Jam Session

Jamunverified

South Jazz Kitchen·North Broad

sit-in · house band first, then open

House trio runs the first set, sit-ins after.

11 pm
→ 2 am

Tuesday Night Late Jam

Jamlikely

Chris' Jazz Cafe·Center City

sit-in · open signup

After the ticketed Tuesday set. Bring an instrument, sign up at the door.

Wed, Oct 7

9:30 pm
→ 1 am

Wednesday Jam

Jam

Heritage·Northern Liberties

sit-in · house band first, then open

House band plays the first set, signups for the second.

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