Premier Performance of the New Philadelphia Jazz Ensemble (Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia) on International Jazz Day - April 30th!

PRESS RELEASE

Terell Stafford - Artistic Director of Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia

Free Event at City Hall Courtyard in

Philadelphia, PA - April 30th @ 12:00PM

Terell Stafford, Artistic Director, and Deena Adler, Founding Director, announce the formation and premier performance of the long-awaited Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia(JOP). World renowned trumpet player and Director of Jazz Studies, at Temple University, Terell Stafford, has organized an orchestra of 17 stellar, homegrown musical artists.  "I am incredibly excited to have the opportunity to present Philadelphia Jazz in it's rich tradition at it's finest," says Stafford. "I see its potential as parallel to the music itself, energy in motion, expanding to larger and larger audiences while bringing people together."

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Help Trumpeter Terell Stafford Establish The Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia!

Our Story

With a long and distinct jazz history, Philadelphia is the home to a vibrant musician population who continue to build upon this musical legacy. Comprised of 16 outstanding Philadelphia-based musicians and led by renowned trumpet player and Artistic Director, Terell Stafford, the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia aims to preserve, represent, and continue Philadelphia’s unique, rich jazz sound and tradition by presenting the highest quality jazz to the greatest number of people.

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JAM 2010: 156 Artists for a New Jazz Experience (Part XI)

Good morning! 

I have so many delightful artists to share with you! Find out about saxophonists Sonny Rollins, Ted Nash and Tia Fuller; trumpeters Thomas Heflin, Terell Stafford and Terence Blanchard; vocalist Sy Smith, bass guitarist Tal Wilkenfeld; pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs and others.

Enjoy ~ 

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