Philly Jazz Scene
Your go-to resource for live jazz & improvised music in Philadelphia.
PhillyJazzScene.com
is a community-driven platform dedicated to promoting and supporting Philadelphia’s Jazz & Improvised Music Community.
Our mission is to connect musicians, venues, promoters, and fans across the Philly area—making it easier for everyone to discover each other—and to strengthen the scene through consistent, community-focused promotion.
We help music lovers discover live performances, connect with local artists, and explore hidden-gem venues—while building creative collaborations within the local scene.
Our community membership model funds nonstop online advertising for the Philly Jazz Scene, while also supporting physical marketing and partnerships with local businesses.
The site includes:
CALENDAR OF PERFORMANCES
ARTIST, VENUE, & STUDIO PAGES
NEW ALBUM RELEASES
PROJECT PROFILES
EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS FORUM
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Our Story
Philly Jazz Scene Online was founded by Sandy Eldred, an independent jazz musician based in Philadelphia, who saw a need for a central hub for Philly’s Jazz & Improvised Music Community.
Believing in the power of community, Sandy created this platform to help music fans easily discover world-class concerts across the Philadelphia region—and to provide local musicians and venues with a dedicated space to promote their work more effectively.
Through Philly Jazz Scene Online, Sandy is committed to celebrating and supporting the Philadelphia Jazz Scene.
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Discover top artists in Philadelphia on the Philly Jazz Scene Artist Page. Explore dedicated profiles of renowned Philly musicians, and stay updated on their upcoming concerts, festivals, and live performances across the Philadelphia region. Find out who's playing jazz and improvised music in Philly today!
Explore a list of the best venues for live jazz and improvised music in Philadelphia on the Philly Jazz Scene Venue Page. Discover top spots for live jazz performances, from intimate jazz clubs and DIY event spaces to major concert halls and jazz festivals. Stay updated on upcoming shows, festivals, and events happening in Philly's dynamic jazz scene. Visit your favorite venue in Philly tonight!
Philly music fans, venues, promoters, and artists all have stories to tell. Become a member and visit the Philly Jazz Scene Forum, the ultimate hub for Philadelphia’s jazz lovers! Connect with others in the Philly Jazz Scene Online community to share stories, concert reviews, news, photos, videos, and more. Support Philly’s creative jazz scene and engage with a community passionate about the city’s rich jazz and improvised music culture.
Looking for jazz in Philly tonight? The Philly Jazz Scene Calendar is your go-to resource for all upcoming live jazz and improvised music concerts, performances, and events in the Philadelphia region. Whether you're looking for a jazz club, outdoor jazz festival, intimate live music venue, or DIY event space, our jazz calendar makes it easy to find where and when jazz and improvised music is happening in Philly. Discover the musicians and venues that make up Philadelphia’s active jazz scene.
Explore the latest album releases from Philly jazz and improvised music artists and discover fresh sounds in the Philadelphia music scene. Listen to new jazz albums, explore diverse genres, and find direct links to stream or purchase your favorites. Stay updated on the newest music from top Philadelphia musicians and support local creativity.
