This Thursday night in Collingswood

Join us on Thursday, January 2 for the talented saxophonist, Josh Lee and his band from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Collingswood Community Senior Center, 30 West Collings Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108 with new host and Jazz Bridge Board Member, Kevin Johnson.

Saxophonist, composer, arranger and Managing and Co-Artistic Director of Jazz Lives Philadelphia, Joshua Lee is fully dedicated to the advancement of the Philadelphia jazz community. Joshua graduated Temple University in 2016 with a degree in Jazz Performance and is currently working on a Masters in Jazz Performance. Joshua brings performance experience gained in the trenches of the Philly scene that has been fostered by mentors like Terell Stafford , Tim Warfield, Dick Oatts and Gary Smulyan . Joshua feels a strong calling in making positive changes to the arts in Philadelphia and extending the rich traditions of jazz to the next generations, a vision that can be fulfilled through Jazz Lives Philadelphia. Joshua joined the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra in June of 2018 and performs with them around the world. He also is a regular sub with groups like the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra the Mingus Big Band and Terell Stafford’s Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia .

Josh will be performing the music of bassist, John Kirby whose group gained much prominence in the late 1930’s and is considered the archetype of the modern sextet. His music combines precision, wit, and soulfulness that was admired by luminaries like Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie . We aim to bring the music of this overlooked band back to light with an updated, Philly twist.

Joining Lee will be Chelsea Reed vocals, Sean Bailey clarinet, Marcel Bellinger Trumpet, Silas Irvine Piano, Sam Harris Bass and Patrick Hwang Drums.

The Ben Kornak Project will play while the audience arrives and gets seated. Ben is currently a student at Temple University in the music program.

All of our concerts are - One show: 7:30-9 pm. No advance tickets: $10/$5 for students. Children under 12 are free. Free onsite parking and Free refreshments!

Join us on Wednesday, January 8 at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham, PA 19012 with a concert by premier bassist, Nimrod Speaks and his Quartet and hosted by pianist, Dave Posmontier.

Philly born bassist Nimrod Speaks certainly has kept his ears open. According to Homer Jackson of the Philadelphia Jazz Project, “Speaks is one of the most in demand bassists in the Mid-Atlantic region and a powerful songwriter."

Speaks started his musical progression at the age of 16 years old. First learning the electric bass with Ricardo Jackson and eventually adding the upright double bass upon entering college. While obtaining his Bachelor’s in Music from Kutztown University and a Masters in Jazz Studies from Rutgers University, Nimrod continued his musical journey on the bandstand and honed his craft in not only jazz, but gospel, classical, soul, R&B and African Rhythms.

You can hear much of Speaks soulful tone and influences from masters like: Ralph Bowen, Tim Warfield, Conrad Herwig, Doug Mapp, Vic Juris, Victor Lewis, Stanley Cowell, Mike Richmond, Scott Lee , just to name a few.

Speaks splits his time between teaching privately, ministering with nonprofit organizations and traveling with Greg Osby, Ronnie Burrage, Doc Gibbs, Hanible Lokumbe, Jerry Topinka, Shirazette Tinnin, Dr. Matthew Clayton and others. Most recently, you can hear Nimrod as part of the Allan Harris Band or locally with the Leon Jordan Sr. Trio and also as part of the Luke O’Reilly Trio .

Nimrod is part of the adjunct faculty at Eastern University teaching String Bass, he travels performing workshops and master classes and clinics and is associated with the music ministry at Greater Bethlehem Temple Church of the Apostolic Faith. To learn more: http://www.nimrodspeaks.com/html/about.php

All of our concerts are - One show: 7:30-9 pm. No advance tickets: $10/$5 for students. Children under 12 are free. Free onsite parking and Free refreshments!