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The Hoppin’ John Orchestra ~ MARDI GRAS!!

Tue, Mar 4, 2025
7:30 PM 9:00 PM

The Hoppin’ John Orchestra ~ MARDI GRAS!!

The Hoppin’ John Orchestra is a soul fried brass band. Foot stompin’ and free swingin‘, it’s a modern day love affair with N’awlins music and whatever else we can get our hands on. Home cooked right here in Philly.

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! Come experience the annual Carnival that is tradition at Chris' Jazz Cafe for the last 20 YEARS!!  Hoppin' John's Orchestra leads the parade at 7pm down Chestnut Street to Broad Street and up Sansom right onto the stage.  It's loud, it's fun and it's a party all night.  Come get it all; Doubloons, Hurricanes, Sazerac, Crawdads, Jambalaya, Seafood Cakes, Bayou Mac & Cheese, Chris' Original Crawdad Cheesesteaks and more.  If you can't get to NOLA, get to Chris' Jazz Cafe!!

General Admission - $20

Come celebrate Mardi Gras with HJO! A Chris' tradition, this marks number 20! Featuring:
Matt Cappy, Trumpet
Tony Gairo, Saxophones & Clarinet
Randy Kapralick, Trombone
Lou Fuiano, Saxophones
Brian Cox, Sousaphone
Alex Ayala, Piano & Keys
Frank Velardo, Guitar
Michael Hood, Bass
Glenn Cowen, Drums
Chelsea Stanell, Voice

Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube

The Hoppin’ John Orchestra is a soul fried brass band. Foot stompin’ and free swingin‘, it’s a modern day love affair with N’awlins music and whatever else we can get our hands on. Home cooked right here in Philly.