Supporting Philadelphia Area Jazz & Blues Musicians for decades
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 20 years, our concerts celebrate the Philadelphia Jazz & Blues tradition and build cultural awareness throughout the region.
OUR Mission:
OUR IMPACT
Providing paid performance opportunities to over 100 local musicians annually
CONCERT SERIES: Since 2005, Jazz Bridge has brought live jazz into local communities, presenting concerts in Cheltenham and Collingswood, partnering with major Philadelphia venues, and occasionally collaborating with other organizations to present music throughout the region, all while ensuring artists are fairly paid.
Over $500,000 in direct assistance to musicians in need since 2005
DIRECT ASSISTANCE: Jazz Bridge provides direct support to musicians in need through financial assistance, personalized referrals to community resources, and access to our dedicated social worker, helping artists navigate challenges beyond the bandstand.
95 grants awarded providing over $49,000 to musicians in need
MUSICIANS ASSISTANCE FUND: Launched in 2020 as our COVID Assistance Fund, this program has grown into an ongoing lifeline for local musicians. Jazz Bridge awards microgrants to help with urgent needs like housing, instrument repairs, transportation, utilities, and more, ensuring that artists can weather challenges and keep making music.
OUR WORK IN ACTION
Recorded at Settlement Music School in Germantown, this community concert showcases the Judd Nielsen Trio with Judd Nielsen on organ, Adrian Harpham on drums, and Benjamin Byrd on guitar. Presented by Jazz Bridge, the performance highlights our commitment to offering a supportive stage for Philadelphia jazz musicians.