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The Heart of Jazz Foundation is launching a three-part spring student jazz clinic series, building on the success of its first educational initiative last October featuring world-renowned bassist John Patitucci. …

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This fall, The Heart of Jazz proudly presented the first-ever performance by student musicians from Mic’d Up, Philadelphia’s student jazz organization, at Penn Live Arts. The group delivered an impressive …

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In October, Heart of Jazz proudly sponsored a masterclass with world-renowned bassist and Heart of Jazz board member John Patitucci at the prestigious Kimmel Center, one of Philadelphia’s top cultural …

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This past Labor Day, Heart of Jazz proudly debuted The New Philly Sound 2025 at Orrin Evans’ Club Patio Day, introducing our newest band of extraordinary young Philadelphia-area artists. The …

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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 …

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A new ensemble of rising jazz artists with deep Philadelphia roots is making its debut. The New Philly Sound 2025, sponsored by The Heart of Jazz, brings together young musicians …

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The Heart of Jazz debuts The New Philly Sound 2025 at Orrin Evans’ Club Patio Day — our newest Heart of Jazz band made up of extraordinary young artists with …

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Exciting News! The Heart of Jazz Foundation Receives Special Projects Grant from The Presser Foundation   We are proud to announce that The Heart of Jazz Foundation has received a …

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On April 6, 2025, the Heart of Jazz Foundation was proud to sponsor one of the acclaimed “Jazz Room Series” events at William Paterson University—an afternoon that truly celebrated the …

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Board Members Orrin Evans and Enoch Smith tutor KIPP music students. On January 23, 2025, The Heart of Jazz Foundation brought its mission to life with a special clinic at …

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The Heart of Jazz (HOJ) is thrilled to announce Troy Bell and Roberto “Robbie” Cisneros are its newest scholarship recipients. Both freshmen at William Paterson University, Troy and Robbie exemplify …

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Violet Mujica: The Trumpet Sensation Rising jazz trumpeter and composer Violet Mujica is studying at William Paterson University and has been playing her horn since she was 8 years old. …

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