Ensemble Arts Philly All-City Jazz Fellowship
Ensemble Arts Philly All-City Jazz Fellowship
Josh Lawrence is a jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and educator living in Philadelphia where he is on faculty at the University of the Arts and Drexel University.
Lawrence has three solo albums under his name, has recorded as a sideman with Erykah Badu and Boyz II Men, and performs with pianist Orrin Evans’ Captain Black Big Band , bassist Anthony Tidd’s PACT, saxophonist Bobby Zankel & the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound, guitarist Matt Davis’ Aerial Photograph, drummer Francois Zayas, and singer Venissa Santi.
Experience the heart of Philadelphia’s jazz scene at Chris’ Jazz Cafe with the Ensemble Arts Philly All-City Jazz Fellowship. This special event features the finest young musicians from the Philadelphia School District, including students from Central High School, Girard Academic Music Program, Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, and the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts.
Hosted by acclaimed trumpeter Josh Lawrence, the evening will showcase guest performances by Jazz Fellowship teachers Luke Carlos O'Reilly (piano), Steve Beskrone (bass), and Byron Landham (drums). The student ensemble, featuring Elijah Booker (drums), Simon Church (piano), Jacob Dennis (tenor saxophone), Emma Jimenez (voice), and Lily Toner (bass), will perform a dynamic mix of jazz classics by Thelonious Monk and Horace Silver, as well as original student compositions.
Celebrate Philadelphia’s rich musical heritage and support the next generation of jazz artists. Don’t miss this night of exceptional music!
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
Josh Lawrence is a jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and educator living in Philadelphia where he is on faculty at the University of the Arts and Drexel University.
Lawrence has three solo albums under his name, has recorded as a sideman with Erykah Badu and Boyz II Men, and performs with pianist Orrin Evans’ Captain Black Big Band , bassist Anthony Tidd’s PACT, saxophonist Bobby Zankel & the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound, guitarist Matt Davis’ Aerial Photograph, drummer Francois Zayas, and singer Venissa Santi.
Seating InfoView Seating Chart
Premier Tables:
The best seats in the house positioned directly in front of the performance stage (marked dark blue on the seating map).
Standard Tables:
Clear and unobstructed views of stage (marked purple on the seating map). A few tables have a partially obstructed view (marked light blue on the seating map).
Cocktail & Bar Area:
Seating at high-top tables and at the bar area available on a first come, first seated basis (marked green on the seating map). Tables may be shared for sold out shows. Two TV monitors with live video feed of the performance are conveniently located above the bar and cocktail areas.
- All ticket prices are per person.
- Dinner menu available in all sections.
- Your ticket is also your dining reservation.
- Every ticket gets a seat in area purchased and tables are reserved based on the date when you made your reservation.
- We will do our best to ensure that your entire group sits together, please let us know in the order notes if there are multiple ticket orders in your group.
- For any special needs or accommodation requests, please call us at 215-568-3131.
- Tickets are the same price whether purchased in person, over the phone or online.
- No refunds, professional cameras or outside food and drink.
- There is a limited amount of seating available for performances, if the show is sold out online, contact us at 215-568-3131 for seating availability.
Festival Seating:
Festival seating is our general admission ticket. The entire venue or a portion of the venue may be designated for festival admission. These tickets will guarantee you a seat for the show and you are free to sit anywhere in the venue based on a "first come, first seated" basis. This should also allow for larger groups to sit together.
- All ticket prices are per person.
- Dinner menu available in all sections.
- Your ticket is also your dining reservation.
- For any special needs or accommodation requests, please call us at 215-568-3131.
- Tickets are the same price whether purchased in person, over the phone or online.
- No refunds, professional cameras or outside food and drink.
- There is a limited amount of seating available for performances, if the show is sold out online, contact us at 215-568-3131 for seating availability.