April Varner

December is here, and it’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season, thanks to trumpeter Josh Lawrence and singers April Varner and Chelsea Reed. But that's not all we've got our eye on in Moment's Notice this week.

Heading into summer, the beat of jazz in the Philadelphia area is strong. This week's offerings include Stanley Clarke's N*4EVER, Nelson Rangell, and an Alex Claffy stand featuring Kurt Rosenwinkel and Johnathan Blake.

This week in Moment's Notice, Chris' Jazz Cafe kicks off its 35th anniversary celebration, April Varner plays the Barnes, and Terell Stafford rolls into South

Moment's Notice continues the summer festivities, with a performance on the beach, a remarkable big band, and three amazing jazz singers.

Superhero bassist Christian McBride returns to the 215, and our own J. Michael Harrison celebrates 30 years on the air, in this week's Moment's Notice.