Nate Hook 4tet
Nate Hook, sax
Elliot Bild, trumpet
Lucas Brown, organ
Paolo Cantarella, drums
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner.
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $90 includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating.
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
The Laura Orzehoski Quintet: A Holiday Celebration
Come celebrate the season with Laura Orzehoski and her quartet
General Admission ~ includes a la carte menu: $20
Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $90
VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $110
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Saxophonist, Alex Hahn & his Band
General Admission ~ includes a la carte menu: $20
Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $90
VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $110
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Jake Kaplan Hosts: The Philly Jazz Voice Series
Special Guest: U.S.E Trio
Two sets every Thursday night starting at 10:30pm
$15 General Admission
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Thu, Dec 19, 2024 10:30 PM
Buy TicketsBenny Benack, III Quintet Holiday Show
Featuring special guest saxophonist & vocalist Michael Stephenson
General Admission ~ $30 Includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $100 Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $120 Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly
Anais Reno & her Trio featuring her Jazzed up White Christmas Recording
Anaïs Reno and her trio perform their new jazzed up recording of “White Christmas,” and Chris’ audience will be the first to hear it live. She’ll be joined by Adam Birnbaum on piano, Martin Wind on bass and Keith Balla on drums.
General Admission ~ $35 includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $105 Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $125 Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly
Closed for Christmas
From our family to yours. Chris' Jazz Cafe wishes you a happy and healthy holiday!
Tue, Dec 24, 2024 6:00 PM
Ari Hoenig & the Jazz Heads
Drummer, Ari Hoenig & the Jazz Heads
General Admission ~ includes a la carte menu: $25
Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $95
VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $115
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Jake Kaplan Hosts: The Philly Jazz Voice Series
Special Guest: 9 Arms
Two sets every Thursday night starting at 10:30pm
$15 General Admission
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Thu, Dec 26, 2024 10:30 PM
Buy TicketsChris’ All-Star Quintet
Peter Bernstein
Joe Block
Aidan McKeon
Alex Claffy
Joe Dyson
General Admission ~ $35 Includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $105 Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $125 Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly
New Year’s Eve with Chelsea Reed and Fairweather 9
Ring in 2025 with your choice of shows! Come early or late and get the best that Chris' has to offer as we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome a new year.
General Admission ~ includes a la carte menu: $50
Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $140
VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $160
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
The Michael Kaplan Superband Presents, The Philly SuperBone BigBand
Trombone - Michael Kaplan
Trombone - Drew Sedlacsik
Trombone - Nick Lombardelli
Trombone - Bill Saurman
Trombone - Hailey Brinnel
Trombone - Nathan Hansen
Trombone - Tim Zettlemoyer
Bass Trombone/Sousa - Sean McCusker
Piano - Anthony Aldissi
Bass - Nicholas Krolak
Drums - Ben Cohen
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner.
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
Jake Kaplan Hosts: The Philly Jazz Voice Series
Special Guest: Earl Philips
Two sets every Thursday night starting at 10:30pm
$15 General Admission
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Thu, Jan 2, 2025 10:30 PM
Buy TicketsTrombonist, David Gibson & his Quartet
General Admission ~ includes a la carte menu: $25
Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $95
VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $115
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Pianist, Tyler Henderson & his Quartet
Caleb Tobocman, bass
Hank Allen-Barfield, drums
Special guest, Jacob Chung, saxophone
General Admission ~ $30, Includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $100, Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $120, Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly
Quincy Jones Tribute with the Keith Chasin Quartet
Join bandleader and prolific arranger Keith Chasin and his ensemble for an evening celebrating the legendary Quincy Jones. With a focus on his iconic arrangements and timeless melodies, this performance honors Jones' lasting impact on jazz and beyond.
Keith Chasin, piano
Andrew Carson, trumpet
Shane Aaserud, bass
Kevin Blanke, drums
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner.
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $90 includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating.
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
Saxophonist, Nate Tota Quartet
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner.
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $90 includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating.
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
Gusten Rudolph & Band
Gusten Rudolph is a plolyglot of genre and style. Inspired by Alice Coltrane, Victor Lewis, Arvo Part, Brian Blade, and Paul Motian, Gusten’s compositions explore emotion while playing with form to create spaces that invite listeners on a reflective journey through nature, space, and time.
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner.
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $90 includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating.
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
Jake Kaplan Hosts: The Philly Jazz Voice Series
Special Guest: Earth Warriors
Two sets every Thursday night starting at 10:30pm
$15 General Admission
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Thu, Jan 9, 2025 10:30 PM
Buy TicketsBenny Benack, III Septet
Benny Benack, III, vocals & trumpet
Evan Kappleman, tenor sax
John Dimase, trumpet
Joe McDonough, trombone
Tim Brey, piano
Dave Brodie, bass
Wayne Smith, Jr., drums
General Admission ~ $30 Includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $100 Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $120 Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly
Benny Benack, III Septet & Special Guest Vocalist, Kieran Brown
Benny Banack III, trumpet & vocals
Kieran Brown, vocals
Evan Kappleman, tenor sax
John Dimase, trumpet
Joe McDonough, trombone
Tim Brey, piano
Dave Brody, bass
Wayne Smith, Jr., drums
General Admission ~ $35 includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $105 Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $120 / $125 Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly
John McNamara Trio
Matt Khan - guitar
Connor Sondergeld - bass
John McNamara - drums
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner.
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $90 includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating.
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
Vocalist, Kiera Sankey & Her Band
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner.
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $90 includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating.
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
The Joe Baione Vibraphone Experience
Joe Baione: International jazz vibraphonist and leader of The Joe Baione Vibraphone Experience
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $75 includes 3-course dinner.
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $95 includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating.
General Admission ~ $20
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
Jake Kaplan Hosts: The Philly Jazz Voice Series
Special Guest: Nick Lombardelli
Two sets every Thursday night starting at 10:30pm
$15 General Admission
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Thu, Jan 16, 2025 10:30 PM
Buy TicketsJoe Farnsworth Quintet featuring Jeremy Pelt & Georgia Heers
Joe Farnsworth - drums
Jeremy Pelt - trumpet
Georgia Heers - vocals
Friday $30 / Saturday $35
General Admission ~ $30 / $35 includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $100 / $105 Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $120 / $125 Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly
Chris Oatts Pretty Big Band
Chris Oatts - alto and soprano sax, flute
Dylan Band - tenor sax, clarinet
Josh Lee - baritone sax, bass clarinet
Jon Shaw - trumpet
Joe Anderson - trumpet
Nick Lombardelli - trombone
Tim Brey - piano
Sam Harris - bass
Donovan Pope - drums
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
Tristan Voitcu Big Band
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner.
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
Reed Bodenstein ~ Stormchaser Big Band
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner.
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
Jake Kaplan Hosts: The Philly Jazz Voice Series
Special Guest: Marcell Bellinger Big Band
Two sets every Thursday night starting at 10:30pm
$15 General Admission
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Thu, Jan 23, 2025 10:30 PM
Buy TicketsGeorge Colligan Quintet, Featuring Nicole Glover & Anthony Hervey
George Colligan - piano
Nicole Glover - saxophone
Anthony Hervey - saxophone
Friday $30 / Saturday $35
General Admission ~ $30 / $35 includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $100 / $105 Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $120 / $125 Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly
Jason Blythe Quartet
Jason Blythe, saxophone
Scott Edmunds, piano
Dan McCain, bass
Ben Cohen, drums
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $90 includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
Guitarist, Mike Raymond & his Ensemble
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $90 includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
Vocalist, Olivia Perrin & her Band
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $90 includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
Jake Kaplan Hosts: The Philly Jazz Voice Series
Special Guest: Yesseh Ali
Two sets every Thursday night starting at 10:30pm
$15 General Admission
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Thu, Jan 30, 2025 10:30 PM
Buy TicketsChristian McGhee & his Quartet
Drummer - Christian McGhee brings his quartet for one night only!
Vocals - Olivia Chindamo
Saxophone - Santosh Sharma
Piano - Sam Towse
Bass - Rafael Enciso
General Admission ~ includes a la carte menu: $25
Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $95
VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $115
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Pete Malinverni & his Trio
With special guest vocalist, Gabrielle Stravelli
General Admission ~ $30 Includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $100 Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $120 Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly
Ryan Hanseler Quartet
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $90 includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
Guitarist, Yotam Silberstein. & his Quartet
“Silberstein improvises in a cutting tone and writes heady original tunes that seem to tug the straight-ahead jazz tradition in new directions. You’ll occasionally notice coiled rhythms and minor scales that recall Jewish folk music, but chatter in the patois of contemporary jazz.” – Giovanni Russonello, The New York Times
General Admission ~ includes a la carte menu: $25
Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $95
VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $115
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Dylan Band & his Quartet with Special Guest Vocalist, Kate Kortum
Dylan Band - saxophone
Kate Kortum - vocals
General Admission ~ $30 Includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $100 Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $120 Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly
Stephan Burse & His Trio
A pre-Valentine's show with vocalist Stephan Burse and his band.
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner.
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $90 includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating.
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
Vocalist, Joanna Pascale & her Trio
Celebrate Valentine's Day all weekend with the most beautiful voice in Philadelphia.
"Pascale’s singing is the stuff of dreams, whether on the achingly beautiful “I Wanna Be Loved” or the reliably uplifting “Ill Remember You,” where she shines with halogen brightness. "
- Nick Bewsey, Icon Magazine
General Admission ~ includes a la carte menu: $40
Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $130
VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $150
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Anais Reno CD Release Celebration, Lady of Lavender Mist
Anais Reno, vocals
Pete Bernstein, guitar
David Wong, bass
Joe Farnsworth, drums
Friday $30 / Saturday $35
General Admission ~ $30 / $35 Includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $100 / $105 Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $120 / $125 Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly
Pianist, Lafayette Gilchrist & his Sextet
General Admission ~ includes a la carte menu: $25
Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $95
VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $115
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on YouTube: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Vocalist Lucy Yeghiazaryan & her Quartet
General Admission ~ $35 Includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $105 Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $125 Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly
Alexander Claffy Quintet - Live Recording: “Live in Philly at Chris’ Jazz Cafe”
Friday, March 7th, 2025
Alexander Claffy - Bass
Seamus Blake - Saxophone
Sean Jones - Trumpet
Bill Stewart - Drums
Kevin Hays - Piano
Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Alexander Claffy - Bass
Seamus Blake - Tenor Saxophone
Jaleel Shaw - Alto Saxophone
Kevin Hays - Piano
Bill Stewart - Drums
General Admission ~ $35 Includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $105 Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $125 Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly
Vibraphonist, Sasha Berliner & her Quintet
Taylor Eigsti, piano
Alonzo Demetrius, trumpet
Jong Kuk, drums
Ben Williams, bass
Friday $30 / Saturday $35
General Admission ~ $30 / $35 Includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $100 / $105 Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $120 / $125 Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly
Jazz Sensation Pianist, Brandon Goldberg & his Trio
Brandon Goldberg has been playing piano and making music since he was three years old. Critics have praised his “unassailable technique, advanced harmonic understanding, a deep sense of swing and, most impressively, a clarity and plethora of ideas executed to near-perfection.” – Downbeat Magazine
General Admission ~ $30 Includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $100 Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $120 Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly
Orrin Evans' 50th Birthday Celebration
Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band with Special Guest Vocalist, Jazzmeia Horn
Show times 7:00pm & 9:00pm
General Admission ~ $35 includes a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $90 Includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $110 Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.
Streaming on our YouTube channel: @ChrisJazzCafePhilly