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We Get Requests

07/07/2026 7:30 PM
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We Get Requests

Josh Lawrence is a Philadelphia trumpeter and GRAMMY-nominated artist, composer, bandleader, and educator living in Philadelphia where he is on faculty at the University of the Arts and Drexel University.

Lawrence is widely recognized as one of the leading voices in Philadelphia’s creative music scene. As a bandleader he has released multiple acclaimed recordings on Posi-Tone Records, and for more than a decade he has been a member of the celebrated Captain Black Big Band. As a collaborator he has performed with artists including Seal, Erykah Badu, and Philadelphia’s own Boyz II Men, working across the jazz tradition and the broader world of contemporary music.

Regularly performing on stages across the country, Lawrence brings that same spirit of collaboration and musical storytelling to Chris’ Jazz Cafe, creating a night that highlights Philadelphia’s deep musical community while inviting the audience directly into the experience. Special guests, audience requests, and a house band of standout local players ensure that every performance is unique.

We Get Requests is an engaging live music night led by Philadelphia trumpeter and GRAMMY-nominated artist Josh Lawrence. Each performance features Lawrence and a rotating trio of some of Philadelphia’s most respected musicians, with special guest artists joining the second set. Audience members can submit song requests in person or online between sets, shaping a spontaneous and memorable evening where the band brings those selections to life on stage.

Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm

General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $15
Dinner & Show ~ includes 3-course dinner: $70
VIP Dinner & Show ~ includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating: $90
(Beverages not included)

All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($11) added to Dinner & Show fees.

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Josh Lawrence is a Philadelphia trumpeter and GRAMMY-nominated artist, composer, bandleader, and educator living in Philadelphia where he is on faculty at the University of the Arts and Drexel University.

Lawrence is widely recognized as one of the leading voices in Philadelphia’s creative music scene. As a bandleader he has released multiple acclaimed recordings on Posi-Tone Records, and for more than a decade he has been a member of the celebrated Captain Black Big Band. As a collaborator he has performed with artists including Seal, Erykah Badu, and Philadelphia’s own Boyz II Men, working across the jazz tradition and the broader world of contemporary music.

Regularly performing on stages across the country, Lawrence brings that same spirit of collaboration and musical storytelling to Chris’ Jazz Cafe, creating a night that highlights Philadelphia’s deep musical community while inviting the audience directly into the experience. Special guests, audience requests, and a house band of standout local players ensure that every performance is unique.

Seating Info
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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.