WHAT’S
HAPPENIN’
Philly Jazz Month is the City of Philadelphia’s annual celebration of jazz each April, presented in partnership by Creative Philadelphia (Creative PHL) Mid Atlantic Arts, WRTI, and Jazz Philadelphia. Throughout the month, educational activities and diverse programming, including school visits, concerts, and special events will combine to create opportunities for attendees to deepen their appreciation and knowledge of jazz. Philly Jazz Month aims to highlight the city’s vibrant jazz community and cultural heritage, while fostering collaboration and raising the community’s local, national, and international profile.
Through
Philly Jazz
month, we plan to:
Celebrate Philadelphia’s jazz community and historic legacy.
Support the local
creative economy.
Share broader narratives of Philadelphia’s cultural identity.
Promote cultural tourism in
the Mid-Atlantic region.
About
Creative Philadelphia:
Creative Philadelphia supports local artists and strengthens the city’s creative economy by expanding access to arts and culture. For over 40 years, they have fostered collaboration, equity, and sustainability, enriching Philadelphia’s cultural landscape and contributing to a safer, cleaner, and greener city where creatives thrive.
About
Mid Atlantic Arts:
Mid Atlantic Arts is a Regional Arts Organization (RAO) serving Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Virginia, and West Virginia. Founded in 1979, Mid Atlantic Arts supports artists, presenters, and organizations through programming, grant support, and partnerships to nurture diverse artistic expression.
About
Jazz Philadelphia:
Jazz Philadelphia leverages our city’s storied jazz legacy to build a cohesive, forward-looking community. We serve as a vital connector for the musicians, venues, and advocates who create and support jazz, working together to ensure Philadelphia is recognized globally as a premier jazz destination. Driven by a distinctly "Philly" spirit of grit, passion, and authenticity, we are building a more resilient ecosystem where artists can thrive and call this city home.
About
wrti:
WRTI is a member-supported, non-commercial radio station for jazz and classical music serving Greater Philadelphia, PA, NJ, and DE. WRTI champions music as a vital cultural resource through discovery, curation, performance, community, preservation, and education. Tune in at 90.1 FM, or stream at WRTI.org and the WRTI app. WRTI was founded in 1948 and is a broadcast service of Temple University.
