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The late Philly sax master, Bootsie Barnes shares a tale about his musical upbringing and early relationship with John Coltrane and Benny Golson, in the book, Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One. This book is a colorful collection of memories and historical accounts from, or about key figures of Philly’s Jazz community. Featuring musicians such as Mickey Roker, Rufus Harley, Denise Montana, Byard Lancaster, Pat Martino, Odean Pope & others. Each story is accompanied by an exquisite illustration by visual artists like the late Jerry Pinkney, as well as Michelle Ortiz, Eric Battle & many others. More About The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3nMaxOW Buy The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3d3sROX #PhillyJazz #JazzArt #JazzStories #JazzandArt #PhillyJazzStories #BooksAndStuff #JazzBook #BootsieBarnes #AlfiePollitt #MickeyRoker #JustinFaulkner #NazirEbo #SuzanneBurgess #TonyWilliams #RaymondAKing #CharlesEllerbe #OrnetteColeman #RufusHarley #EllisTollin #DeniseMontana #ByardLancaster #PatMartino #OdeanPope #JerryPinkney #MichelleOrtiz #EricBattle #EricBattle (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjGatEuuGx4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Philly drummer Leon Jordan Sr. shares a tale about playing with the great pianist, McCoy Tyner in the book, Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One. This book is a colorful collection of memories and historical accounts from, or about key figures of Philly’s Jazz community. Featuring musicians such as Mickey Roker, Rufus Harley, Denise Montana, Byard Lancaster, Pat Martino, Odean Pope & others. Each story is accompanied by an exquisite illustration by visual artists like Jerry Pinkney, Michelle Ortiz, Eric Battle & many others. More About The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3nMaxOW Buy The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3d3sROX #PhillyJazz #JazzArt #JazzStories #JazzandArt #PhillyJazzStories #BooksAndStuff #JazzBook #LeonJordanSr #AlfiePollitt #MickeyRoker #JustinFaulkner #NazirEbo #SuzanneBurgess #TonyWilliams #RaymondAKing #CharlesEllerbe #OrnetteColeman #RufusHarley #EllisTollin #DeniseMontana #ByardLancaster #PatMartino #OdeanPope #JerryPinkney #MichelleOrtiz #EricBattle (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVN61K1r_-p/?utm_medium=tumblr

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BLAST FROM THE PAST: Phila Jazz Stories is a video project developed in collaboration with our partner, PhillyCAM back in March 2021, presented as part of Temple University's Intellectual Heritage Department’s, Core Futures 2021 virtual programming. This video project was inspired by the book, Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One which was published by the Philadelphia Jazz Project in December of 2019. This book is a colorful collection of memories and historical accounts from, or about key figures of Philly’s Jazz community. SEE THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/GWgl9HtTAf4 #PhillyJazz #JazzStories #OdeanPope #LovettHines #JoshLee #DeniseMontana #VictorNorth #ElijahThomas #EricBattle #JerryPinkney #MichelleOrtiz (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdBb2kZrsvu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Visit our Archives & DOWNLOAD The PJP Mixtape Series: a FREE collection of beautiful performances by some of the most talented vocalists and instrumentalists in the Philadelphia region. Mixtape #2 - Also called Body And Soul features great performances by some of Philly's best vocalists. Presenting music by the immensely gifted and provocative, Bethlehem Roberson, the multi-talented singer/actress Suzann Christine bebop master, singer and songwriter, Carol Harris, legendary songtress, Denise Montana, the brilliant pianist and educator, Suzzette Ortiz, and the superb singer/songwriter Najwa Parkins; as well as poetry by the unpredictable wordsmith, Lindo Jones. Check It All Out Here: https://bit.ly/3twQIAs #PhillyJazz #PhillyFunk #PhillyFusion #FREEDownload #JazzMixtape #FREEMusic #Mixtape #SpeakLow #Bethlehem #SuzannChristine #CarolHarris #DeniseMontana #SuzzetteOrtiz #NajwaParkins #LindoJones #SingPhillySing @najip @otentilove @denisemontana9181 @suzannchristine (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbctJT5OhAg/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One - a colorful collection of memories and historical accounts from, or about key figures of Philly’s Jazz community. Featuring musicians such as Byard Lancaster, Bootsie Barnes, Leon Jordan Sr., Tony Williams, Raymond A. King, Charles Ellerbe, Rufus Harley, Ellis Tollin, Denise Montana, Byard Lancaster, Pat Martino, Odean Pope & others, each story is accompanied by an exquisite illustration by visual artists like Jerry Pinkney, Michelle Ortiz, Eric Battle & many others. More About The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3nMaxOW Buy The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3d3sROX #PhillyJazz #JazzArt #JazzStories #JazzandArt #PhillyJazzStories #BooksAndStuff #JazzBook #ByardLancaster #BootsieBarnes #LeonJordanSr #TonyWilliams #RaymondAKing #CharlesEllerbe #OrnetteColeman #RufusHarley #EllisTollin #DeniseMontana #ByardLancaster #PatMartino #OdeanPope #JerryPinkney #MichelleOrtiz #EricBattle #DianeTurner (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbaD6EmuUZi/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One - a colorful collection of memories and historical accounts from, or about key figures of Philly’s Jazz community. Featuring musicians such as Byard Lancaster, Bootsie Barnes, Leon Jordan Sr., Tony Williams, Raymond A. King, Charles Ellerbe, Rufus Harley, Ellis Tollin, Denise Montana, Byard Lancaster, Pat Martino, Odean Pope & others, each story is accompanied by an exquisite illustration by visual artists like Jerry Pinkney, Michelle Ortiz, Eric Battle & many others. More About The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3nMaxOW Buy The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3d3sROX #PhillyJazz #JazzArt #JazzStories #JazzandArt #PhillyJazzStories #BooksAndStuff #JazzBook #ByardLancaster #BootsieBarnes #LeonJordanSr #TonyWilliams #RaymondAKing #CharlesEllerbe #OrnetteColeman #RufusHarley #EllisTollin #DeniseMontana #ByardLancaster #PatMartino #OdeanPope #JerryPinkney #MichelleOrtiz #EricBattle #DianeTurner @booksandstuff.philly @scribevideocenter @phillycam @freelibrary @battlelinesrdrawn @blocksontu @gtowninfohub @phillyvoice @phillyhistoryfacts (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbJIYtFpkBD/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Vocalist @suzanne.burgess shares an intriguing explanation of her habit of singing barefoot in the book, Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One. This book is a colorful collection of memories and historical accounts from, or about key figures of Philly’s Jazz community. Featuring musicians such as Suzanne Burgess, Mickey Roker, Rufus Harley, Denise Montana, Byard Lancaster, Pat Martino, Odean Pope & others. Each story is accompanied by an exquisite illustration by visual artists like Jerry Pinkney, Michelle Ortiz, Eric Battle & many others. More About The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3nMaxOW Buy The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3d3sROX #PhillyJazz #JazzArt #JazzStories #JazzandArt #PhillyJazzStories #BooksAndStuff #JazzBook #SuzanneBurgess #BillChambres #AlfiePollitt #MickeyRoker #JustinFaulkner #NazirEbo #TonyWilliams #RaymondAKing #CharlesEllerbe #OrnetteColeman #RufusHarley #EllisTollin #DeniseMontana #ByardLancaster #PatMartino #OdeanPope #JerryPinkney #MichelleOrtiz #EricBattle @booksandstuff.philly @battlelinesrdrawn @julialopez_1962 @michelleangelaortiz @jazzontheave.philly @blacktribbles @blackliberationmusic @blackhistoryuntold @blackdoctorscovid19consortium (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbDZI-QJqyH/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Philly doctor and musician Bill Chambres, shares tales of the Philly's legendary Jazz haven during the 1950s, Music City in the book, Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One. This book is a colorful collection of memories and historical accounts from, or about key figures of Philly’s Jazz community. Featuring musicians such as Mickey Roker, Rufus Harley, Denise Montana, Byard Lancaster, Pat Martino, Odean Pope & others. Each story is accompanied by an exquisite illustration by visual artists like Jerry Pinkney, Michelle Ortiz, Eric Battle & many others. More About The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3nMaxOW Buy The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3d3sROX #PhillyJazz #JazzArt #JazzStories #JazzandArt #PhillyJazzStories #BooksAndStuff #JazzBook #BillChambres #AlfiePollitt #MickeyRoker #JustinFaulkner #NazirEbo #SuzanneBurgess #TonyWilliams #RaymondAKing #CharlesEllerbe #OrnetteColeman #RufusHarley #EllisTollin #DeniseMontana #ByardLancaster #PatMartino #OdeanPope #JerryPinkney #MichelleOrtiz #EricBattle (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CayI00hLuOo/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One - a colorful collection of memories and historical accounts from, or about key figures of Philly’s Jazz community. Featuring musicians such as Leon Jordan Sr., Tony Williams, Raymond A. King, Charles Ellerbe, Rufus Harley, Ellis Tollin, Denise Montana, Byard Lancaster, Pat Martino, Odean Pope & others, each story is accompanied by an exquisite illustration by visual artists like Jerry Pinkney, Michelle Ortiz, Eric Battle & many others. More About The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3nMaxOW Buy The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3d3sROX #PhillyJazz #JazzArt #JazzStories #JazzandArt #PhillyJazzStories #BooksAndStuff #JazzBook #LeonJordanSr #TonyWilliams #RaymondAKing #CharlesEllerbe #OrnetteColeman #RufusHarley #EllisTollin #DeniseMontana #ByardLancaster #PatMartino #OdeanPope #JerryPinkney #MichelleOrtiz #EricBattle (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Camd12XLRki/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Legendary Philly saxophonist & educator, Tony Williams shares insights into how he creatively interprets a popular song, in the book, Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One. This book is a colorful collection of memories and historical accounts from, or about key figures of Philly’s Jazz community. Featuring musicians such as Mickey Roker, Rufus Harley, Denise Montana, Byard Lancaster, Pat Martino, Odean Pope & others. Each story is accompanied by an exquisite illustration by visual artists like the late Jerry Pinkney, as well as Michelle Ortiz, Eric Battle & many others. More About The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3nMaxOW Buy The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3d3sROX #PhillyJazz #JazzArt #JazzStories #JazzandArt #PhillyJazzStories #BooksAndStuff #JazzBook #LeonJordanSr #AlfiePollitt #MickeyRoker #JustinFaulkner #NazirEbo #SuzanneBurgess #TonyWilliams #RaymondAKing #CharlesEllerbe #OrnetteColeman #RufusHarley #EllisTollin #DeniseMontana #ByardLancaster #PatMartino #OdeanPope #JerryPinkney #MichelleOrtiz #EricBattle (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ-qVhvL46t/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One - a colorful collection of memories and historical accounts from, or about key figures of Philly’s Jazz community. Featuring musicians such as Mickey Roker, Rufus Harley, Ellis Tollin, Denise Montana, Byard Lancaster, Pat Martino, Odean Pope & others. Each story is accompanied by an exquisite illustration by visual artists like Jerry Pinkney, Michelle Ortiz, Eric Battle & many others. More About The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3nMaxOW Buy The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3d3sROX #PhillyJazz #JazzArt #JazzStories #JazzandArt #PhillyJazzStories #BooksAndStuff #JazzBook #MickeyRoker #JustinFaulkner #NazirEbo #SuzanneBurgess #TonyWilliams #RaymondAKing #CharlesEllerbe #OrnetteColeman #RufusHarley #EllisTollin #DeniseMontana #ByardLancaster #PatMartino #OdeanPope #JerryPinkney #MichelleOrtiz #EricBattle (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZe2YfouHaF/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Philly drummer @leon_jordan_sr shares a tale about playing with the great pianist, McCoy Tyner in the book, Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One. This book is a colorful collection of memories and historical accounts from, or about key figures of Philly’s Jazz community. Featuring musicians such as Mickey Roker, Rufus Harley, Denise Montana, Byard Lancaster, Pat Martino, Odean Pope & others. Each story is accompanied by an exquisite illustration by visual artists like Jerry Pinkney, Michelle Ortiz, Eric Battle & many others. More About The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3nMaxOW Buy The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3d3sROX #PhillyJazz #JazzArt #JazzStories #JazzandArt #PhillyJazzStories #BooksAndStuff #JazzBook #LeonJordanSr #AlfiePollitt #MickeyRoker #JustinFaulkner #NazirEbo #SuzanneBurgess #TonyWilliams #RaymondAKing #CharlesEllerbe #OrnetteColeman #RufusHarley #EllisTollin #DeniseMontana #ByardLancaster #PatMartino #OdeanPope #JerryPinkney #MichelleOrtiz #EricBattle (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZARz3VJaPD/?utm_medium=tumblr

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BLAST FROM THE PAST: Frosty Xmas Suite (including the classic Merry Christmas All) by Denise Montana from her historic performance at FROSTY: A COOL HOLIDAY JAZZ CELEBRATION at Irvine Auditorium on University of Pennsylvania campus back in 2014. See The Video: https://youtu.be/_A3Asbgkuv4 #PhillyJazz #Frosty #Xmas #Christmas #ChristmasMusic #Holidays #XmasMusic #ChristmasMusic  #Holidays #DeniseMontana #MichaelPedicin #RhendaFearrington #PaulJost #TonyMiceli #CraigMcIver #MattParrish #KendrahButler #XmasMusic #SingPhillySing (at Irvine Auditorium) https://www.instagram.com/philajazzproject/p/CX3-tqcJLrC/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One - a colorful collection of memories and historical accounts from, or about key figures of Philly’s Jazz community. Featuring tales about and/or from musicians such as Billy Paul, Justin Faulkner, Nazir Ebo, Raymond A. King, Charles Ellerbe, Rufus Harley, Ellis Tollin, Denise Montana, Byard Lancaster, Pat Martino, Odean Pope & others. Each story is accompanied by an exquisite illustration by visual artists like Jerry Pinkney, Michelle Ortiz, Eric Battle & many others. More About The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3nMaxOW Buy The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3d3sROX #PhillyJazz #JazzArt #JazzStories #JazzandArt #JazzBook #PhillyJazzStories #BooksAndStuff  #BillyPaul #JustinFaulkner #NazirEbo #SuzanneBurgess #TonyWilliams #RaymondAKing #CharlesEllerbe #OrnetteColeman #RufusHarley #EllisTollin #DeniseMontana #ByardLancaster #PatMartino #OdeanPope #JerryPinkney #MichelleOrtiz #EricBattle #JuliaLopez (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX1KLbgLlLy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The late Philly sax master, Bootsie Barnes shares a tale about his musical upbringing and early relationship with John Coltrane and Benny Golson, in the book, Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One. This book is a colorful collection of memories and historical accounts from, or about key figures of Philly’s Jazz community. Featuring musicians such as Mickey Roker, Rufus Harley, Denise Montana, Byard Lancaster, Pat Martino, Odean Pope & others. Each story is accompanied by an exquisite illustration by visual artists like the late Jerry Pinkney, as well as Michelle Ortiz, Eric Battle & many others. More About The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3nMaxOW Buy The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3d3sROX #PhillyJazz #JazzArt #JazzStories #JazzandArt #PhillyJazzStories #BooksAndStuff #JazzBook #BootsieBarnes #AlfiePollitt #MickeyRoker #JustinFaulkner #NazirEbo #SuzanneBurgess #TonyWilliams #RaymondAKing #CharlesEllerbe #OrnetteColeman #RufusHarley #EllisTollin #DeniseMontana #ByardLancaster #PatMartino #OdeanPope #JerryPinkney #MichelleOrtiz #EricBattle #EricBattle (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXRWup1p1j0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Legendary Philly saxophonist & educator, Tony Williams shares insights into how he creatively interprets a popular song, in the book, Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One. This book is a colorful collection of memories and historical accounts from, or about key figures of Philly’s Jazz community. Featuring musicians such as Mickey Roker, Rufus Harley, Denise Montana, Byard Lancaster, Pat Martino, Odean Pope & others. Each story is accompanied by an exquisite illustration by visual artists like the late Jerry Pinkney, as well as Michelle Ortiz, Eric Battle & many others. More About The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3nMaxOW Buy The Book Here: https://bit.ly/3d3sROX #PhillyJazz #JazzArt #JazzStories #JazzandArt #PhillyJazzStories #BooksAndStuff #JazzBook #LeonJordanSr #AlfiePollitt #MickeyRoker #JustinFaulkner #NazirEbo #SuzanneBurgess #TonyWilliams #RaymondAKing #CharlesEllerbe #OrnetteColeman #RufusHarley #EllisTollin #DeniseMontana #ByardLancaster #PatMartino #OdeanPope #JerryPinkney #MichelleOrtiz #EricBattle (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW1rmxKpTbJ/?utm_medium=tumblr