Supporting the Greater Philadelphia Jazz & Blues Community with Love
Jazz Bridge assists Jazz and Blues musicians living in the Greater Philadelphia Metro area who face financial, health, housing and similar crises.
A registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, Jazz Bridge also supports musicians by providing paid performance opportunities through our live neighborhood concerts and special event presentations. A community favorite for over 12 years, our concerts celebrate the Philadelphia Jazz & Blues tradition and build cultural awareness throughout the region.
Harmonizing Art and Life!
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Pianist and composer Orrin Evans on his career and receiving his upcoming Make a Difference Award.
In the Spotlight
“I like to make things happen,” is a key Orrin Evans mantra. Another is the notion that the broad network of musicians with whom he intersects – including the members of his various bands – comprise an extended family, or village. “I like to connect the dots, get a bunch of people together and see what happens from that mix,” he says, referring to an as-yet unreleased multi-generational Philadelphia-centric project with late saxophone legend Larry McKenna, the late master trumpeter Wallace Roney, and drummer Gene Jackson. (https://orrinevansmusic.com/biography/)
Pianist Orrin Evans, Jazz Bridge Make a Difference Honoree
Get to Know Jazz Bridge
Concerts
Hosted by local jazz musicians and aficionados, our concerts include a unique opportunity for audiences to interact with performers. Find an upcoming performance here.
Photo By: Janet Parrish
Services
Jazz Bridge has confidentially helped more than 300 local jazz and blues musicians and singers with varied needs. Learn how we can help you by clicking here.
Volunteer
There are always individual and group volunteer opportunities with Jazz Bridge. Click here to learn more and make a difference in the life of a musician!
Photo courtesy of Tess & Frank Gerould.