Free Latin Jazz concert tonight in Chestnut Hill
Hooray for July! It’s that essential time of summer meant for sitting back and enjoying outdoor concerts with good friends. Everyone in Philly knows that. Join the laid back, free Wednesday night concerts already in full swing at Pastorius Park.
Tonight
Karen Rodriguez Latin Jazz Ensemble performs beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Pastorius Park. Rodriguez describes her music this way; It will make you feel like you just walked into a Cuban nightclub circa 1950. Rodriguez lives in Bristol, PA.
Showtime forecast – Clear skies with temperatures in the upper 70’s.
The rest of the summer
Wed. July, 6 – Quakertown Band – This band has deep roots. Founded in 1877 this band performs the music of Broadway, Swing, and Dixieland.
Wed. July, 13 – Cheers Elephant – A local band of young enthusiasts with Brit-inspired layered harmonies.
Wed. July, 20- Joanna Pascale – Jazz vocalist
Wed. July, 27- West Philadelphia Orchestra: 12 energetic musicians combine trombones, saxophones, sousaphones (Tuba family), and other instruments to emulate the brass bands of Eastern Europe.
All concerts are held weather permitting (there is no rain location)
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