Chris’ 35th Anniversary Celebration with Benny Benack, III & Kate Kortum
Spend the weekend with Trumpeter/Vocalist, Benny Benack, III & his Sextet ~ featuring vocalist, Kate Kortum
Tim Brey on piano
Joe McDonough, trombone
Dave Brodie, bass
Wayne Smith, Jr. on 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
Sat, Sep 7, 2024 9:30 PM
Inslide Job
Sean McCusker, trombone
Jasyn Brazoban, trombone
John Swana, tormbone
Bill Saurman, trombone
Sam Gellerstein, trombone
Rhythm: Matt Kahn, Matt Turowski, Jack Judge
Inslide Job, Philadelphias premier and only Trombone ensemble returns for another great night of slidin’ music! They will be featuring the incomparable John Swana on Valve Trombone. This powerful group will be sure to bring you joy through their witty and hilarious host Sean McCusker. It’s not everyday you get to hear the forces of an all trombone group. See you here at Chris’ Jazz Cafe for this can’t miss event!
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
Gabriel Meyer & His Band
Gabriel Meyer - Trombone
John Swana - EVI
Jake Miller - Guitar
Josh Klamka - Keys
Eli Pace - Bass
Greg Masters - 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 Mike Raymond Octet
Nick Dugo - Trumpet
Christian Ertl - Alto Sax
Alex Podagrosi - Tenor Sax
Tim Zettlemoyer - Trombone
Mike Raymond - Guitar
Peter Rushing - Piano
Damani Okuri - Bass
Tate Berkey - 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
Chris’ 35th Anniversary Show ~ Kevin Hays’ 7th Sense
Kevin Hays - Piano
Seamus Blake - Tenor saxophone
Steve Nelson - Vibraphone
Doug Weiss - Bass
Bill Stewart - Drums
This all-star group celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Grammy Award winning pianist Kevin Hays’ debut Blue Note Recording ‘7th Sense’ which featured Hays’ stunning compositions and arrangements along with his (and his young bandmate’s) exceptional playing.
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
35th Anniversary Show: Bassist, Jonathan Michel & his All Star Quartet
Orrin Evans - piano
Mekhi Boone - drums
Sarah Hanahan - saxophone
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
Nate Hook 4tet plays the music of Larry Young's Unity
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
Peter Frank Orchestra with Lucas Beltran
Lucas Beltran is an up and coming 18 year old singer from Lima, Peru. Recently graduating from Central High School in Philadelphia, he has found his way to many stages throughout the city and surrounding areas such as New York City. Now working with the Peter Frank Orchestra, his dream of re-introducing this music to his generation is coming true.
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
Saxophonist, Mervin Toussaint & 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
Chris’ 35th Anniversary Celebration: Joe Block's Tribute to ~ Kind of Blue
Chris' 35th Anniversary Show Weekend with Joe Block
Joe Block - piano
Noah Halpern - trumpet
Jarien Jamanila - saxophone
Dylan Band - saxophone
Mikey Migliore - bass
Willie Jones III - 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
Keith Chasin Plays Led Zeppelin 4
Keith Chasin - Piano
Andrew Carson - Trumpet
Ravi Seenarine - Tenor Sax
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
Vocalist Kate Bresnahan & 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
Kiera Sankey & her band
Kiera Sankey - vocals
This show is funded in part by a grant from Live Music Society. It is part of Chris' Jazz Cafe's "Sisterhood of Jazz" series.
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
Chris’ 35th Anniversary Celebration ~ Anais Reno's All Star Quintet
Anais Reno - vocals
Adam Birnbaum - piano
David Wong - bass
Matt Wilson - drums
Dylan Band - 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
V. Shayne Frederick and the New School
V. Shayne Frederick - vocals
Lonell Johnson III - piano
Timothy Ragsdale - bass
Donovan Pope -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
Z and the A Team
Z and the A Team return to Chris’ for an evening of Bolero music, a fresh take on classic Spanish love songs adapted for jazz sextet.
Atenzia — Vocals
Elliot Bild — Trumpet
Harry Forlenza-Bailey — Trombone
João Bueno — Piano
Madison Rast — Bass
Larry Shaw — 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
John Dimase, Trumpeter/Vocalist. & his 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
Leo Steinriede & Aaron Matson & their quartet
Guitarists Leo Steinriede & Aaron Matson
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
Alex Claffy & His Quintet
Alex Claffy, bass
Dayna Stephens, sax
Tyler Henderson, piano
Yotam Silberstein, guitar
Jimmy MacBride, 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
Jake Richter Quartet
Connor Evans - Guitar
Evan Main - Piano
Dan Montgomery - Bass
Jake Richter - 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
Pianist, Josh Klamka & his Quartet
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 Michael Kaplan Superband feat. Emaylia
Michael Kaplan -trombone
Emaylia -vocals
Jonathan Ragonese -tenor sax
Drew Sedlacsik -trombone
Anthony Aldissi -piano
Nicholas Krolak -bass
Mikey Mester -drums
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
Joe Farnsworth Trio with Featured Guest, Emmet Cohen
Joe Farnsworth, drums
Emmet Cohen, piano
Friday $30 show times 7:30 & 9:30
Saturday $35 show times 7:00 & 9:00 (Please note 9pm start time for second show)
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
Bruce Klauber Swings Sinatra
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
Jazz Vocalist, Olivia Perrin & her Quartet
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
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Saxophonist, Don Braden & the Webb Thomas Trio
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, Anthony Wonsey & his 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
Signal Quartet
Ben Wolkins - Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Ian Blunden - Guitar
Eric Nachtrab - Bass
Sean Perlmutter - 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, Lora Sherrodd & Her Band
featuring the music of Bob Dorough, vocalist and pianist
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
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Vocalist, Susie Meissner & her Quartet
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
Trumpeter Anthony Hervey & his Quintet
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
Trumpeter Liam Sutcliffe & his Quintet
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
Halloween Night ~ Hudson River & her Friends
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, Willie Morris & his Quintet
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
Tyler Bullock & his Julliard All Stars
Tyler Bullock on piano featuring special guest, vocalist, Saniyyah Bamberg
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
Martina Barta & the Victor North Quartet ~ Celebrating the Music of the Beatles & Burt Bacharach
Martina Barta, vocals
Victor North, 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
Greg Duncan Quartet - Tribute to Shirley Scott
Greg Duncan, Trumpet
Lucas Brown, organ
Byron Landham, drums
Adam Moezinia, guitar
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
Pianist Tim Brey & 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
Katie Oberholtzer & 2022 Ella Fitzgerald Award Winner, Julia Danielle
Vocalist Katie Oberholtzer brings special guest, 2022 Ella Fitzgerald Award Winner, vocalist, Julia Danielle with pianist Tim Brey & his 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
Jason Blythe Band
Scott Edmunds, piano
Dan McCain, bass
Ben Cohen, drums
Jason Blythe, saxophone
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 Heavy Hitters
Mike LeDonne, piano
Eric Alexander, tenor sax
Sean Jones, trumpet
Vince Herring, alto sax
John Webber, bass
Kenny Washington, 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
Aidan McKeon & his Quintet
Saxophonist, Aidan McKeon's Quintet featuring: Tyler Henderson, Alex Claffy, Joe Peri & Special Guest, trumpeter Anthony Hervey
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
Drummer Zach Adleman & His Quartet Featuring Saxophonist Tim Green
Featuring saxophonist Tim Green
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
2023 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Winner, Tyreek McDole & His Quintet
Vocalist, Tyreek McDole & his Quintet
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