Philly’s jazz scene is hot right now, and there are jam sessions and events happening all the time in Philly. So, I pulled together a list of some slammin’ spots and jams to go to in November.

 

Weekly Jam Sessions

Mondays

Back in Time - Open Mic with Luke O'Reilly

9:00 p.m.

Time

1315 Sansom Street

Every Monday evening, Luke O’Reilly hosts the “Back in Time Soul Sessions” – bringing together the worlds of jazz,  hip-hop, soul and gospel.  It’s a great way to kick off the week or extend the weekend.

Insider tip: This has a $5 cover.

 

Blue Monday Jam Session with Tony Williams

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

LaRose Jazz Club

5531 Germantown Avenue

Open jam session featuring saxophonist Tony Williams.

 

Tony Catastrophe's Jam Session

9:00 p.m.

Triumph Brewing Company

117 Chestnut Street

An eclectic jam session hosted by drummer Tony Catastrophe. Open to all musicians, singer/songwrit​ers, drummers, shredders. All styles are welcome.

Insider tip: No cover.

 

Tuesdays

Jazz Casual with Tom Moon & Friends

8:00- 11:30 p.m.

Milkboy Philly

1100 Chestnut Street

Open jam session Tom Moon (tenor sax) and friends. 

Insider tip: This has a $5 cover.

 

23rd St. Jam Session

7:30 – 11:30 p.m.

23rd St. Cafe

233 N. 23rd Street

Open jam session with Father John D'Amico, piano; Kenny Davis, bass; Big Jim Dofton, drums.

Insider tip: No cover.

 

Lucky Thompson & the Budesa Bros. Jam Session

8:00 p.m. – midnight

Elena's Soul

4912 Baltimore Avenue

Open jam session with Lucky Thompson (drums), Rich Budesa (organ), & Rob Budesa (guitar).

Insider tip: No cover.

  

Wednesdays

Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble Jam Session

9: 00 p.m. – midnight

Relish

7152 Ogontz Avenue

Open jam session with Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble: Warren Oree (bass), Umar Raheem (saxophone), Frank Butrey (guitar), Greg "Ju-Ju" Jones (drums), Doug "Pablow" Edwards (congas & percussion)

 

Jam Session with Luke O'Reilly

9:00 p.m. – midnight

Flying Carpet Cafe

1841 Poplar Street

Luke O'Reilly, keys; Jason Fraticelli, bass; Khary Shaheed, drums.

Insider tip: No cover.

 

Thursdays

Organ Jam Session with Eddie Jones

10:00 p.m.

Twilite Lounge

700 S. 20th Street

Eddie Jones (drums) and friends.

Insider tip: No cover.

 

Sundays

Jazz Brunch with Victor North

12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Nodding Head Brewery & Restaurant

1516 Sansom Street, 2nd Floor

Get your day started off right with good food and music.

 

Sunday Jam Session with Rob Henderson

6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

LaRose Jazz Club

5531 Germantown Avenue

Open jam session with drummer Rob Henderson and a different pianist & bassist each week.

Insider tip: There is a $5 cover.

 

Weekly Gigs

Mondays

Lucas Brown

6:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Prime Rib

1701 Locust Street

Solo piano with Lucas Brown

 

Wednesdays

Joanna Pascale Quartet

6: 00 - 9:00 p.m.

Sole Food (in the Loews Hotel)

1200 Market Street

Vocalist Joanna Pascale with sidemen often including pianist Tom Lawton and saxophonist Tim Warfield.

Insider tip: No cover.

 

Eddie Jones Organ Trio

7:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Bob & Barbara's

1509 South Street

Eddie Jones, drums; Rich Budesa, organ; Kelvin Nathaniel, guitar

 

Brass Heaven

8:00 p.m. – midnight

Warmdaddy's

1400 Columbus Boulevard

Internationally acclaimed trombonist, producer and Hidden Beach recording artist Jeff Bradshaw and his band blend hip-hop, soul, jazz and spirituals to create a unique and uplifting sound.

 

Thursdays

Joanna Pascale Quartet

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sole Food (in the Loews Hotel)

1200 Market Street

Vocalist Joanna Pascale with sidemen often including pianist Tom Lawton and saxophonist Tim Warfield.

 

Fridays

Joanna Pascale Quartet

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sole Food (in the Loews Hotel)

1200 Market Street

Vocalist Joanna Pascale with sidemen often including pianist Tom Lawton and saxophonist Tim Warfield.

 

The Crowd Pleasers

9:30 p.m.

Bob & Barbara's

1509 South Street

This trio has been performing at Bob and Barbara’s for years and are known for pleasing the crowd.

 

Gigs: Where To Catch Me

Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band

Tuesdays in November

7-10pm           

Chris’s Jazz Café

1421 Sansom Street

We perform every Tuesday during the month of November.  The Captain Black Big Band returns to the location where they recorded their debut Grammy-nominated recording.

Insider fact: The band is going into the studio to record their sophomore project in November- so brace yourself for a month’s worth of partying!

Insider tip: There is a $10 cover. Students receive a $5 table credit when you show your valid student ID.

 

The Society Hill Playhouse Presents Duane Eubanks

Thursday, November 17

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Society Hill Playhouse

507 S. 8th Street

Trumpeter Duane Eubanks will be returning to his hometown for a performance at the Society Hill Playhouse as part of the neighborhood series by Jazzbridge.  He will be bringing a band of New Yorkers as they play selections from Eubanks next recording.  The second installment in the Jazzbridge Neighborhood Series will prove to be worthwhile!

Insider tip: I'll be hosting this event. Cover is $10 and $5 for students with valid ID.