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December 13

Orrin Evans Trio

with Jeff Tain Watts
Featuring special guest drummer, Jeff “Tain” Watt
8PM ~ $25 & 10PM ~ $20



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Fri, Dec 13, 2019
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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December 13 - January 31

Trumpeter, Daud El-Bakara & his band

11:30 PM to 2 AM

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Fri, Dec 13, 2019
11:30 PM
Fri, Dec 20, 2019
11:30 PM
Fri, Dec 27, 2019
11:30 PM
Fri, Jan 10, 2020
11:30 PM
Fri, Jan 17, 2020
11:30 PM
Fri, Jan 24, 2020
11:30 PM
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December 14

Drummer Rodney Green & his Quartet

drummer Rodney Green

saxophonist, Nicole glover

bassist, Tyron Allen

pianist, Victor Gould

Show times: 8 PM ~ $25 & 10 PM ~ $20

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Sat, Dec 14, 2019
8:00 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM
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December 14 - January 25

Pianist, James Santangelo & His Trio

James Santangelo - Piano

$10


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Sat, Dec 14, 2019
11:30 PM
Sat, Dec 21, 2019
11:30 PM
Sat, Dec 28, 2019
11:30 PM
Sat, Jan 4, 2020
11:30 PM
Sat, Jan 11, 2020
11:30 PM
Sat, Jan 18, 2020
11:30 PM
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December 16 - December 30

Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra with Joe Bongovi

High energy big band led by Joe Bongovi

Students get a $5 table credit when you purchase this ticket online

7:30PM-11PM ~ $10


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Mon, Dec 16, 2019
7:30 PM
Mon, Dec 30, 2019
7:30 PM
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December 17

Lilan Kane

Oakland jazz and soul vocalist performs a mix of straight-ahead, grooves, and soulful originals with her dynamic band including Philly pianist Luke Carlos O'Reilly.

from 8 till Midnight, $10 ~ students get a $5 table credit when you purchase this ticket online




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Tue, Dec 17, 2019 8:00 PM
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December 18

Larry McKenna & His Big Band Featuring Vocalist, Joanna Pascale

with Larry McKenna

Spend the night with composer, director Larry McKenna and his big band along with the beautiful voice of Joanna Pascale as they bring your favorite songs to Chris' Jazz Cafe for this special evening.

Show times: 8PM & 10PM, $15



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Wed, Dec 18, 2019
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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December 19

Guitarist, Leo Steinriede

Leo Steinriede- Electric Guitar
Aidan McKeon- Tenor Saxophone
Anna Fortuna- Vibraphone
Pete Dennis- Bass
Lucas Ebeling- Drums

7-10PM ~ $10 Students get a $5 table crdi



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Thu, Dec 19, 2019 7:00 PM
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December 19 - January 28

Nate Hook

Nate Hook: Woodwinds
Billy Test: Piano
Matt Keppler: Bass

Dan Monaghan: Drums

$10


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Thu, Dec 19, 2019
10:00 PM
Tue, Jan 21, 2020
10:00 PM
Tue, Jan 28, 2020
10:00 PM
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December 20

Pianist, Orrin Evans & his Trio

with Jeff Tain Watts

Featuring special guest, drummer Jeff Tain Watts

Show times: 8PM ~ $25 & 10PM ~ $20



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Fri, Dec 20, 2019
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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December 21

Saxophonist, Mike Pedicin & his Quintet

with Justin Faulkner

Featuring special guest drummer Justin Faulkner

Show times: 8PM ~ $25 and 10PM ~ $20

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Sat, Dec 21, 2019
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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December 23 - January 27

Dylan Band open mic nite!

$10

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Mon, Dec 23, 2019
8:00 PM
Fri, Jan 3, 2020
11:30 PM
Mon, Jan 6, 2020
8:00 PM
Mon, Jan 13, 2020
8:00 PM
Mon, Jan 20, 2020
8:00 PM
Mon, Jan 27, 2020
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December 24 - January 1

CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY



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Tue, Dec 24, 2019
12:00 PM
Wed, Dec 25, 2019
12:00 PM
Wed, Jan 1, 2020
11:00 AM
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December 26

Jump City Jazz Orchestra

There Are Still Tickets Available For The 8 PM Show. Please Call the Restaurant at 215-568-3131.

The Jump City Jazz Orchestra is a dynamic big band orchestra comprised of eighteen of the Delaware Valley's finest musicians and vocalists. With our authentic big band sound, the Jump City Jazz Orchestra has delighted audiences at concerts, dances, weddings and corporate events with its entertaining and exciting performances of the 20th Century's greatest music since its founding in 1994.

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Thu, Dec 26, 2019
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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December 27 - December 28

Guitarist, Kurt Rosenwinkel & the Young Philadelphians

Alex Claffey, Joseph Block, & Jason Brown
Show times: 8PM & 10PM
$30 per show Friday & Saturday



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Fri, Dec 27, 2019
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
Sat, Dec 28, 2019
8:00 PM 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM
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December 31

Chelsea Reed and the Fairweather Nine!

Chelsea Reed returns to Chris' with her big band to close out the year with a night of swing! 3 show times at 7PM, 9PM and 11PM so you can ring in the new year in style!

7PM, 9PM & 11PM ~ $30 per show



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Tue, Dec 31, 2019
7:00 PM 9:00 PM 11:00 PM
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January 2

Dave Mosko & his band

8PM-Midnight ~ $10

Students get a $5 table credit when you purchase this ticket online!



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Thu, Jan 2, 2020 8:00 PM
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January 3

Drummer Ari Hoeing & his Trio

with Joseph Block

Featuring; Ben Tiberio on Bass and Joseph Block on Piano

Show times 8PM & 10PM ~ $20 per show



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Fri, Jan 3, 2020
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January 4

Benny Benack, III & his new CD, “A Lot of Livin to Do”

Trumpeter Benny Benack, III & his Quartet
Touring with New CD, “ A Lot of Livin to Do”
Sets: 8PM ~ $25 & 10PM ~ $20



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Sat, Jan 4, 2020
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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January 7

Guitarist, Connor O’Neill & his band

7PM10PM ~ $10

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Tue, Jan 7, 2020 7:00 PM
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January 7 - January 14

Saxophonist, Brian Morris & his trio

Featuring Mike Boone on bass & Miki Boone on drums

$10 ~ students get a $5 table credit when you purchase this ticket online




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Tue, Jan 7, 2020
10:00 PM
Tue, Jan 14, 2020
10:00 PM
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January 8

Rosalie Swana and Friends

Rosalie Swana- Vocals

Madison Rast- Bass

Zion Fritzinger- Guitar

Gusten Rudolph- Drums

Elliot Bild- Trumpet

8pm-Midnight ~ $10

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Wed, Jan 8, 2020 8:00 PM
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January 9

Ballads & Beyond

Gosia Julia Maj & John di Martino
8PM-Midnight ~ $10
$5 table credit for students who purchase this ticket online



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Thu, Jan 9, 2020 8:00 PM
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January 10

The George Burton Sextet

George Burton - piano
Alexa Barchini - vocals
Tim Warfield - Tenor and Soprano saxophone
Chris Hemingway- Alto saxophone
Pablo Maners- bass
Nazir Ebo-drums
Sets: 8PM & 10PM
Admission: $20 per show



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Fri, Jan 10, 2020
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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January 11

Michelle Lordi & her new CD “Break up with the Sounds”

Vocalist, Michelle Lordi with her new CD Break up with the Sounds
Sets: 8 PM ~ $25 & 10 PM ~ $20



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Sat, Jan 11, 2020
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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January 14

The Peter Frank Jazz Orchestra

About half of the band's repertoire is jazz standards arranged by Peter Frank. The remainder of the repertoire consists of original compositions.

7PM-10PM ~ $12



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Tue, Jan 14, 2020 7:00 PM
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January 15

Petite Feet at Chris's Jazz Cafe

7PM-10PM ~ $10

Students get a $5



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Wed, Jan 15, 2020 7:00 PM
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January 15

Gosia Julia Maj & her Band

10PM-2AM ~ $10

Students get a $5



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Wed, Jan 15, 2020 10:00 PM
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January 16

Nicholas Krolak

Bassist Nicholas Krolak is a young veteran of the Philadelphia jazz scene. He has spent the last decade working as a side-man, experiencing new styles, and studying with the masters. Now, he has taken all he has learned and is applying it to his own group. Tracing the lineage of bebop into the contemporary, his compositions celebrate the city and honor nature. He is also the host of the Voice = Power Podcast in which he interviews visionaries of the Jazz world, pursuing the question: How does an artist find their voice?

Set times from 8PM-Mid ~ $10




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Thu, Jan 16, 2020 8:00 PM
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January 17

Bootsie Barnes, John Swana, Larry McKenna & The Tim Brey Trio

with John Swana , Tim Brey and Bootsie Barnes

Show times 8PM & 10PM ~ $20 per sho



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Fri, Jan 17, 2020
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January 18

Pianist, Eldar & his Trio

“A sparkling command of the instrument - a wide and fine combination of musical approaches - new horizons for music. With my compliments and admiration.” -Chick Corea in Breakthrough liner notes

“He’s a genius beyond most young people I’ve heard.” -Dave Brubeck in The New York Times

Show times: 8PM ($25) and 10PM ($25)

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Sat, Jan 18, 2020
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January 21

John Dimase & his Band

John Dimase, singer and trumpeter & his band plays straight ahead jazz, standards, original music and some R&B songs.

7PM till 10PM ~ $10

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Tue, Jan 21, 2020 7:00 PM
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January 22

David Zheng Band

Pianist - David Zheng, Tenor Saxophone - Daniel Wilkins, Bass - Justin Sekelewski, Drums - Phil Mcneal, Guitar - Jacob Kelberman.
Pianist David Zheng and a group of accomplished young musicians from the New York and Philly area play swinging standards and original arrangements that are sure to get your head bobbing. Lovers of great music are welcome!
8PM-Midnight ~ $10

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Wed, Jan 22, 2020 8:00 PM
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January 23

Ikechi Onyenaka

Ikechi Onyenaka (saxophone), Colin Myers (Keys), Stanley Collins (Guitar), Skye Engime (Bass), and Brandon Coklay (Drums).

8PM-Midnight ~$12


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Thu, Jan 23, 2020 8:00 PM
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January 24

Charlie Apicella & Iron City Featuring Saxophonist Don Braden

Show times 8PM & 10PM ~ $20 per s



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Fri, Jan 24, 2020
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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January 25

Guitarist, Jonathan Kreisberg & his Quartet

Touring with his new CD “Capturing Spirits- JKQ live!”


Martin Bejerano-piano
Matt Clohesy-bass
Colin Stranahan-drums
Sets: 8 P &10 PM
Admission: $25 per show



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Sat, Jan 25, 2020
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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January 28

Corin Duey's Quartet

Performs an array of standard arrangements and contemporary jazz tunes with an ensemble of guitar, saxophone, bass, and drums.

7PM-10PM ~ $10

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Tue, Jan 28, 2020 7:00 PM
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January 29

The Eric McGarry Group

Eric McGarry (guitarist/composer), performs a program of original creative music, and selections from the standard repertoire. While being rooted in the jazz tradition McGarry’s music pushes forward while remaining authentic to himself and the idiom.

$10 ~ students get a $5 table credit when you purchase this ticket online

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Wed, Jan 29, 2020 7:00 PM
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January 29

Saxophonist, Ross Gerberich & his band

10PM - Midnight ~ $10

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Wed, Jan 29, 2020 10:00 PM
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January 30

Dave Wilson's CD Release ~ One Night at Chris'

Saxophonist, Dave Wilson & his band with their new CD release
One Night At Chris’
8PM till Midnight ~ $12
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Thu, Jan 30, 2020 8:00 PM
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January 31

Webb T’s Fleet, the Superband

Pete Chavez / Tenor SAX
Patrick Rickman / Trumpet
Yoichi Uzeki / Piano
Lee Smith / Bass
Webb Thomas / Drums

Show times 8PM & 10PM ~ $20


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Fri, Jan 31, 2020
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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February 21 - February 22

Eric Alexander, Steve Davis & John Swana with the Philly All Stars

with Steve Davis
Saxophonist, Eric Alexander & Trombonist, Steve Davi
Saxophone, Eric Alexander
Trombone, Steve Davis
Trumpet, John Swana

Pianist, Joe Block
Bassist, Mike Boone
Drummer, Rodney Green

Sets: 8 PM &10 PM
Friday, $25 per show
Saturday, $30 per show



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Fri, Feb 21, 2020
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
Sat, Feb 22, 2020
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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March 6 - March 7

Vocalist, Veronica Swift & The Alex Claffey Trio

with Alex Claffy
Vocalist, Veronica Swift & The Alex Claffey Trio
Show times: 8PM & 10PM ~ $25 per show



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Fri, Mar 6, 2020
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
Sat, Mar 7, 2020
8:00 PM 10:00 PM
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Tel: 215.568.3131

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1421 Sansom Street

Philadelphia PA 19102

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6pm - 2am Saturday
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