Center City Jazz Festival

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and we’re celebrating by sharing some exclusive video footage from the 2023 Center City Jazz Festival.

Trombonist Ernest Stuart founded the Center City Jazz Festival in 2012. As it returns from a pandemic hiatus, he reflects on what he's learned, and what's ahead, with WRTI's Alex Ariff.

Returning after a three-year hiatus, the Center City Jazz Festival will feature veterans like pianist George Cables, modern stalwarts like bassist Dezron Douglas, and rising stars like tenor saxophonist Sarah Hanahan and vibraphonist Sasha Berliner.

February 3, 2020. Long steeped in the tradition of Philadelphia soul sensibilities, trombonist Ernest Stuart is a versatile player who seemlessly flows in…

Ernest Stuart has performed with an impressive list of artist including The Roots, Orrin Evans, Billy Paul, Aretha Franklin, Terell Stafford, Seal and…

When trombonist and Philly native Ernest Stuart created the Center City Jazz Festival back in 2012, he did so out of what he felt was necessity. “The…

August 6, 2018. Over the years, saxophonist Rob Dixon has proven he can bring the funk. On Coast To Crossroads, the funk is still brought, and so is the…

Looking to get out and hear some amazing jazz in our region during Jazz Appreciation Month? If you're not sure how to choose between so many great…

The third annual Center City Jazz Festival is coming up on Saturday, April 19th There are 16 bands performing in a six-hour period, in four venues in…

Join WRTI’s Jeff Duperon this Friday, April 11th at 6 pm as he broadcasts live from Art After 5 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. On the radio, you'll…