One Art Jazz Day Brings Music, Flavor, and Philly Soul to Life
Join us for an unforgettable all-day celebration of jazz, culture, and connection at One Art Community Center, Saturday, October 4th from 1-6pm. This vibrant event showcases the best of Philly’s jazz scene, complete with authentic Jamaican food, community spirit, and world-class musical performances.
Live Performances By:
- Orrin Evans & The Imani Records All-Stars
- Enoch Smith & The Heart of Jazz Band
- The New Philly Sound 2025, featuring Aidan McKeon, Ace Yuji Williams, Mehki Boone, Ry Miller & Justin Griggs
- The Marel Hidalgo Jamaican Jazz Quartet
Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. Bring your friends, your appetite, and your love for music — this is a day you won’t want to miss.
RSVP is appreciated so we can understand crowd size: www.onartjazzday.eventbrite.com.
Spotlight: The New Philly Sound 2025
This exciting new quintet is made up of five exceptional jazz musicians from exceptional schools: Juilliard and Temple University. With deep roots in the greater Philadelphia area, The New Philly Sound 2025 represents the next generation of jazz excellence:
- Aidan McKeon (Juilliard)
- Ace Yuji Williams (Juilliard)
- Mehki Boone (Temple)
- Ry Miller (Temple)
- Justin Griggs (Temple)
The group embodies the mission of The Heart of Jazz — to promote jazz, build community, and nurture emerging artists. We provide scholarships, mentorship and performance opportunities to students seeking careers in jazz. We aim to raise awareness in the communities where it once flourished.
FREE EVENT! RSVP is requested so we can estimate crowd size: