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Free Range First Unitarian Church - 2125 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 Free Range is a monthly concert series curated by guitarist/composer Eric McGarry. Free Range works to create an accessible and artist focused environment, that fosters growth within the Philadelphia music scene. The series typically occurs on the last Thursday of each month at the First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103). $5 per person, refreshments are included. Please follow @free_range_music on instagram to stay up to date. Sponsored by Urban Movement Arts/Philly Music Factory/Say Yes Philly, and Love City Brewing VENUE WEBSITE BACK TO VENUES BACK TO STUDIOS Not a venue member ? CLICK TO JOIN

Tony Miceli Musician Internationally renowned jazz vibraphonist Tony Miceli has established himself as one of the primary voices on the mallet instrument, winning hearts and minds wherever he plays. His achievements, however, go much further beyond. A sought-after recording artist, Miceli is an inspired educator who delivers vibraphone master classes the world over, enriching the students of Ireland, Germany, South Korea, Italy, for example, with an accompanying concert finale. Miceli promotes the instrument through his brainchild, vibesworkshop.com, a virtual meeting place and teaching tool for some 4000 student and professional members. He is also the co-creator of the World Vibes Congress, a formal gathering of players who share the desire to bring public awareness to the vibraphone. It is worth noting that Miceli is part of Team Omega, an elite group of vibes players that includes only three others, headliners David Friedman, Joe Locke, and Stefon Harris. At All About Jazz, Victor Schermer describes him as “... a vibraphonist of astonishing virtuosity, musical resilience, and inventiveness. His vibes playing is nothing short of phenomenal.” ARTIST WEBSITE BACK TO ARTISTS Not an artist member ? CLICK TO JOIN

Mike Lorenz Musician • Composer • Educator Mike Lorenz, guitarist/composer/educator, hails from Bethlehem, PA. For over a decade, Mike has kept a busy schedule as a freelancing performer and educator, leading his trio/quartet in performances up and down the Northeast Corridor on many festivals and club stages. Hailed as "an artist with a relentless and finely focused vision," Lorenz has released many recordings including various projects with a variety of groups. Most recently he has been heard on releases by Chicago-based saxophonist Michael Hudson-Casanova's group HeyMan and releases by Philadelphia bassist Nicholas Krolak. As a composer, Mike has had several works for string quartet premiered by the Allentown Symphony Organization. In 2024, he completed an artist-in-residency program at the East40, a 40-acre nature learning center in Bethlehem, PA where he composed a new work for solo guitar that was informed and inspired by his time on the grounds. Mike is an artist-lecturer at Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA, and is the assistant director of the school's summer jazz programming. ARTIST WEBSITE BACK TO ARTISTS Not an artist member ? CLICK TO JOIN

Plays and Players 1714 Delancey St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Plays & Players began in 1911 as a social club devoted to expanding and developing new theater experiences for and by its membership. The first President, Maud Durbin Skinner, was the wife of the famed American actor Otis Skinner. The Plays & Players Theatre, then called the “Little Theatre of Philadelphia,” first opened its doors in 1913. The theatre was founded by Beulah E. Jay and her husband Edward G. Jay, Jr. with acquaintance F.H. Shelton in an effort to produce “American plays of ideas,” an underrepresented genre at the time. During its 100 years of performing, Plays & Players theater company has produced innumerable notable performances — some of the most noteworthy being the world premiere of the acclaimed Broadway play “Stalag 17” in 1949, and a childhood performance by actor Kevin Bacon in Member of the Wedding in 1974. The first season of Plays & Players included An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde and The Learned Ladies by Moliere, both still popular plays today. In the 1960′s Plays & Players decided to grow from being a members only club to an all inclusive one, and opened its productions to the entire community. In the 70′s the Plays and Players Children’s Theater was added to its busy schedule. On March 14, 1973, Plays & Players Theatre was entered in the National Register of Historic Places. Over the course of the twentieth century, Plays & Players expanded its repertoire beyond community theater to include workshops, classes and more. In 2011-2012, Plays & Players celebrated its 100th season of performances by local artists in Philadelphia. Once an exclusive club, Plays & Players has grown over the years into a professional theatre devoted to supporting established and emerging local artists in practicing and performing their craft. A historic company existing in a vibrant modern arts scene, Plays & Players continues to change and grow with the times while always keeping an eye on its rich and powerful past. Plays & Players Theatre is one of the oldest theaters in continuous use in the United States. It was designed and constructed in 1912 by famed Philadelphia architect Amos W. Barnes. Beginning as The Little Theatre, it has also been known as the Delancey Street Theatre (1920) and The Philadelphia Theatre before being known as Plays & Players Theatre. Tours of Plays & Players Theatre are available by appointment only. Please contact us at 215-735-0630 or Email Us to schedule a date and time. As a coalition of theatre artists and enthusiasts, Plays & Players strives to provide intelligent, inclusive and diverse plays that engage and entertain audiences, to invest in local talent, and to preserve its historic landmark home. Plays & Players seeks to cultivate a sustainable relationship between Philadelphia and its local theater artists. Plays & Players hosts Jazz Monday's (select Mondays throughout the year) with Norman David & The Eleventet. VENUE WEBSITE BACK TO VENUES BACK TO STUDIOS Not a venue member ? CLICK TO JOIN

Madison Rast Bassist North Carolina native Madison Rast graduated from the prestigious North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, NC and received his MM in 1998 from Virginia Commonwealth University, as a recipient of the Carpenter Fellowship Scholarship. He moved to Philadelphia in the fall of 1999 to pursue a career in jazz. Since that time Madison has become one of the areas most in demand bassists. Upon moving to Philadelphia, Madison quickly found a home at the legendary Ortleibs Jazz Haus where he performed regularly. He became a member of Bootsie Barnes Sextet, which had a monthly residency at the club. As his reputation grew, his solid and steady bass lines supported many notable musicians including Mickey Roker, Orrin Evans, Sean Jones, Larry McKenna and many others. In 2012, Madison released a debut recording of his own original songs and arrangements. In 2014, he was part of a recording project with pianist Garry Dial and saxophonist Dick Oatts, in which the poetry of Walt Whitman is set to original music. Since 2018, Madison has been among the collective of jazz musicians known as the Captain Black Big Band under the direction of Orrin Evans, whose 2019 release Presence, 2020’s The Intangible Between and 2024’s Walk a Mile in My Shoe were all Grammy nominated. Recently, Madison appeared on The Philadelphia Eagles A Philly Special Christmas Party, along with Jason Kelce and Stevie Nicks. ARTIST WEBSITE BACK TO ARTISTS Not an artist member ? CLICK TO JOIN

Jazz In Fairmount Concert Series Jazz In Fairmount is a community group focused on engaging our neighbors and creating meaningful musical experiences. Our community concert series features small in-person events highlighting local jazz artists. Our goal is to bring music into the community in a way that is safe, engaging, and educational. We believe music makes our communities stronger. This free concert series brings jazz culture & music directly into community spaces while supporting local musicians. We work with neighborhood partners across Fairmount and Brewerytown to bring jazz performances into accessible public spaces. Check out our Instagram & website for location details for upcoming community concerts! VENUE WEBSITE BACK TO VENUES BACK TO STUDIOS Not a venue member ? CLICK TO JOIN

Jason O'Mara Musician • Composer • Arranger Jason O'Mara is a versatile and accomplished saxophonist, woodwind doubler and educator. Having studied saxophone, flute, clarinet and oboe classically and commercially, Jason performs and records in a wide variety of musical contexts including jazz combos, big bands, orchestras, musical theater productions, salsa bands, and pop/rock/soul bands. He has backed up a wide range of notable performers including Natalie Cole, Frankie Valli, Dick Oatts, Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis, James Moody, 10,000 Maniacs, Father Jon Misty, Wayne Newton, Frank Sinatra, Jr., Teddy Pendergrass, The O’Jays, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, the Temptations, Andy Montanez, among many others. Jason has performed with the Bay-Atlantic Symphony, the Lancaster Symphony, and the Trenton Symphony. He has performed at countless jazz festivals and concert venues throughout the region. He is a founding member of the Lars Halle Jazz Orchestra, the Philly Big Band, Nik Greeley & The Operators, and the New Jersey Saxophone Quartet, with whom he has performed throughout the tri-state area, in Europe, and Carnegie Hall. He has performed and/or recorded with The Jack Saint Clair Orchestra, Owen Stewart Band, Devin Greenwood, The Earl Phillips Big Band, Elvis Bonilla Y Su Orquesta, Nik Greeley & the Operators, The Midtown Men, Package, Dave Mattock Trio, New Pony, IQRAM, The Eleventet, Ellipsis, Fresh Cut Orchestra, Puzzlebox, Hybrid, and Aerial Photography. Jason can be seen on "Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia", a live DVD concert of Philadelphia’s most notable R&B performers produced by PBS and Sony records. Having served on faculty of the Temple University Community Music Scholars Program for 20 years and founded the CMSP Jazz Orchestra, Jason now splits his time as a freelance musician and co-founder of MusicAtlas. When Jason is not performing as a sideman, he can be found leading The Jason O'Mara Group throughout the Philadelphia area. ARTIST WEBSITE BACK TO ARTISTS Not an artist member ? CLICK TO JOIN

Erik Sayles Guitarist • Composer • Producer Originally from Connecticut, Erik found his way to Philadelphia via The University of the Arts. Soon after graduating in ‘93 he joined NYC based drummer Ronnie Burrage’s band. Playing with such luminaries as Frank Lacey, Joe Ford, Joe Lock, Gregoire Maret and Kenny Davis. It was through Ronnie’s band that Erik gained invaluable experience as a sideman and really started to find his voice as a player. In ‘94 he and fellow U Arts classmate Chris Farr signed a record deal with TMP Records under the name Common Ground. They released two records; the first in ‘95 and the second in ‘97. Cumulatively, these records featured such jazz/jazz fusion greats as Randy Brecker, Denis Chambers, Tim LeFebvre, James Genus, Zach Danziger and Dan Zank. Towards the end of the 90’s Erik was involved in the city’s Neo Soul movement. He was a member of the house band for Wilhelmina’s, which was the predecessor to Questlove’s Black Lily. It was at this club, on Thursday nights, that Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Balil and many others honed their craft. Through connections made at Wilhelmina’s Erik wound up by performing on Jill Scott’s Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol 1 (Grammy Nomination for best R&B album) Darius Rucker’s Back To Then and Vivian Greens A Love Story. For years Erik lead his own group, The Erik Sayles Fourtet featuring various local artists but mainstays were Chris Giraldi on drums, Ken Pendergast on bass and Andy Keenan on pedal steel. Earlier this year Erik along with Tone Whitfield on bass and Lionel Forrester Jr. on drums released a live record entitled Live at the Sanctuary. Fully free form, this record consists of 4 “improvisations” described as sonic explorations leaning towards the avaunt-guard. His first solo record Mélange was just released this past June and a second solo record will be out this fall (2025). ARTIST WEBSITE BACK TO ARTISTS Not an artist member ? CLICK TO JOIN

Jeremy Simon Drummer • Composer • Educator Jeremy Simon is a drummer/composer on the Philly Jazz scene and abroad. He has toured and recorded in various genres over the past 15 years with a focus on Jazz. Having studied with some of the musics greatest drummers, such as Byron Landham and Ralph Peterson, Jeremy seeks to continue the great legacy of Philly drummers through his own sound and compositions. ARTIST WEBSITE BACK TO ARTISTS Not an artist member ? CLICK TO JOIN

Cape May Jazz Vespers 500 Hughes Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 Cape May Jazz Vespers began at Cape May Presbyterian Church (then known as First Presbyterian) in the 90s as a way to connect musical artists in the region with the local community in what is, without a doubt, one of the most acoustically and visually beautiful spaces around. It has always been a welcoming place for musicians and listeners to gather together and enjoy the beautiful shared experience that is live music. Cape May Jazz Vespers only happens one Sunday a month at 3pm and each month features a different musical artist. VENUE WEBSITE BACK TO VENUES BACK TO STUDIOS Not a venue member ? CLICK TO JOIN

Dave Mattock Organist • Pianist • Educator Dave Mattock is a professional pianist, organist, and keyboard player based near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With a career spanning over two decades, Dave has established himself as a versatile and dynamic performer in the jazz and contemporary music scenes. He is the founder and owner of the Mattock School of Music, where he dedicates his time to teaching and mentoring aspiring musicians. Dave holds a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Performance from Temple University and a Master's degree in Jazz History and Research from Rutgers University. He is a faculty member at Camden County College and the University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches piano, music theory, jazz history, and more. As a performer, Dave leads several groups, including The Tap Room Trio, Ship of Fools, and Funktap. Dave's extensive recording career includes four full-length jazz albums under his own name and numerous recordings as a sideman. His compositions have been featured on various TV shows and advertisements Dave is an active member of his local community and has been a board member of the Kennett Flash, a non-profit music performance venue, since 2017, serving as its President since 2020. He is also a board member of If Not For Music, and non-profit that raises money for kids to study music. When he's not performing or teaching, Dave can be found freelancing around Philadelphia in various jazz ensembles, cover bands, and studio sessions. ARTIST WEBSITE BACK TO ARTISTS Not an artist member ? CLICK TO JOIN

Bart Miltenberger Trumpet Player • Composer • Producer • Teacher UK-born, Pittsburgh-raised, Philadelphian for 30 years, Bart regularly performs in the Philadelphia area with several bands and as a freelancer. A longtime past member of Bobby Zankel's Warriors of the Wonderful Sound, Matt Davis' Aerial Photograph, Sonic Liberation Front, The Chance Trio, PhillyBloco, Fathead, and many others, Bart has performed with the Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra and performed (three times) in NYC's Festival of New Trumpet Music including two times under the legendary baton of Butch Morris. Aside from several years of weekly lessons with "The Maestro" Dennis Sandole (teacher of many jazz luminaries including John Coltrane), Bart is mostly self-taught. Bart is adjunct faculty at Bucks County Community College where he teaches trumpet. His self-released new album "So It Goes" is very much a solo affair: all music composed, performed, recorded, arranged, mixed, and produced by Bart. Available on vinyl and all digital platforms 2/27/26. ARTIST WEBSITE BACK TO ARTISTS Not an artist member ? CLICK TO JOIN