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Welcome to South. We are so excited that you've chosen our Jazz ClubAt SOUTH Restaurant & Jazz Club, we invite you to step into an upscale, sophisticated atmosphere where chic and fancy dress is the norm. We encourage all of our guests to embrace our elegant jazz ambiance by getting dressed up for a night on the town. Dressy and business casual attire are preferred.  In order to maintain an enjoyable environment for all of our guests, we do not permit any athletic wear including sweats and hoo...More

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    THE JUMAANE SMITH QUARTET | FRI-SUN, NOV 8-10 | SHOWTIMES VARY

    Jazz trumpeter, vocalist, and composer Jumaane Smith has performed on 5 GRAMMY Award- winning records (selling more than 60 million copies), 2 Emmy Award-nominated TV performances, the GRAMMY Awards with Stevie Wonder, in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story (trumpet solo actor), at The White House, on the Today Show, Tonight Show, Oprah, Good Morning America, and American Idol.Jumaane has spent the last 18 years touring and recording with Michael Bublé as lead trumpeter and vocalist and featured soloist, was a member of Harry Connick Jr.’s house band for the syndicated daytime TV show “Harry,” and the featured guest soloist for Jackie Evancho’s, “Songs of the Silver Screen” world tour backed by a 60-piece symphony orchestra.Please note show times:Friday & Saturday 7:00PM & 9:30PMSunday 6:00PM & 8:30PMAll tickets $40.

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    $40 per person

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    ALISON CROCKETT " SOUL OF THE SEASON" FRI & SAT DEC 6 & 7 | 7:00PM & 9:30PM

    A vibrant holiday musical journey curated by vocalist Alison Crockett, blending the timeless rhythms of swinging jazz and soulful R&B. This festive showcase celebrates the warmth and spirit of the season through a dynamic mix of classic and contemporary sounds. Alison's passion shines through as she presents captivating and surprising interpretations of holiday classics and unexpected gems, evoking cherished memories of soulful family gatherings and festive fun. Join us for an unforgettable experience that explores holiday traditions through the rich tapestry of jazz and soul, promising to uplift listeners with the true ***Soul of the Season***.

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    $33 per person

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    JOE BLOCK OPEN HEART TRIO W/SHABNAM ABEDI | FRI NOV 1 | 7:00PM & 9:30PM

    Rising star pianist and composer Joe Block returns to his hometown of Philadelphia to perform at South for two nights with his dynamic trio and special guest vocalist Shabnam Abedi. Abedi and Block, who met during their studies at Juilliard, have become close collaborators and are celebrating the release of their 2024 debut record “Love Shadows”. A highly sought after soprano and recent addition to The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, Shabnam Abedi received her Master’s Degree from Juilliard in Jazz Studies making her Juilliard’s first South-Asian American jazz voice graduate. She is a versatile artist with a reputation for high-level music making in a wide variety of genres.

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    $30 per person

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    REZA KHAN with SPECIAL GUEST JEFF KASHIWA | SUN NOV 3 | 6PM & 8:30PM

    Over the course of his six previous albums, starting with his debut Painted Diaries in 2009, Reza Khan has worked with some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz while developing a fascinating trademark fusion of pop, jazz, soul and world influences. His empowering world jazz guitar music is steeped in his international roots and status as a socially conscious musical citizen of the world. Along the way, the Bangladesh-born, NYC-based composer and guitarist has enjoyed several breakthrough hits on the Billboard Jazz chart, including his first Top Ten single “Drop of Faith” (featuring Nils) from his critically acclaimed fifth album Next Train Home and “Waiting for the Sky” from the 2021 collection Imaginary Road. Despite this airplay success, he’s always been told that the music he writes and produces is designed more for musicians to play than for the average contemporary jazz listener to simply enjoy.

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    $25 per person

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    CHRIS OATTS QUINTET W/NAJWA PARKINS | SUN OCT 20 | 6:00PM & 8:30PM

    Chris Oatts brings his quintet of stellar musicians to South to collaborate with vocalist Najwa Parkins for an unforgettable night of jazz standards, reimaginings and contemporary new music.Oatts has been hailed as “a force to be reckoned with”. Performing locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, Chris has performed, recorded, or toured as leader as well as with the likes of Seal, Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Band, Terell Stafford, Dick Oatts, Wycliffe Gordon, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, and The Temptations.Chris is known for his lush sound, virtuosic technique and soulful improvisations that combine reverence of the jazz tradition with an eye to the musical future. As a composer, Chris’ unique works display a love of hard swinging jazz, lyrical melody and dense harmony. Najwa Parkins is a Philadelphia-based vocalist, educator, and songwriter/composer. Her voice has often been described as smooth, smoky, and soulful— with a profound range of emotion." Najwa Parkins is not only a very talented vocalist/musician, but she is to be admired for her devotion to excellence. While working with her, the first thing I was struck by was the maturity in her interpretations of The Great American Songbook. She has obviously done her homework. Oh, and she swings, too." -Larry McKenna The BandNajwa Parkins, vocalsChris Oatts, saxophoneJoe Anderson, trumpetTim Brey, pianoSam Harris, bassDonovan Pope, drums

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    $20 per person

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    Sherry Wilson Butler & The Aaron Graves Quartet | SAT SEPT 21 | 7:00PM & 9:30PM

    “Appearing at various jazz venues and recording and performing with numerous artists, Sherry is one of the jazz, and R&B networks most exciting vocal talents!” (Phila.Sun)A 2018-19 Performer and Recording Artist participant in the Teddy Pendergrass documentary, “If You Don’t Know Me,” Sherry Wilson Butler continues to thrive in her dual roles as a Music Educator and Performing Artist. Currently Wilson Butler teaches middle school and performs in the East Coast region.

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    $20 per person

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    RAIMUNDO SANTOS | SUN OCT 6 | 6PM & 8:30PM | presented by Michael Tozzi's 1st Su

    Raimundo Santos (RaiSan) is a first-generation Angolan-American jazz vocalist and composer. Santos’ repertoire includes music from the American Songbook and his own compositions. When Raimundo performs he delivers each song in his own style. Raimundo Santos performs as part of Michael Tozzi's 1st Sunday Series.

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    $20 per person

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    ANGIE WELLS | SUN SEPT 29 | 6:00PM & 8:30PM

    Born and raised in Philadelphia, Angie Wells returns for her first hometown performance! Angie’s most recent project “Truth Be Told”, produced by legendary bassist and bandleader John Clayton received a 2023 NAACP Image Award Nomination for “Outstanding Jazz Album”, rose to #15 on the jazz radio chart and plays internationally on SIRIUS XM’s Real Jazz and Siriusly Sinatra stations. She and her band were also invited for a live, in studio guest performance on Mark Ruffin’s Sirius XM’s Real Jam Session. The album received multiple rave reviews and the resulting Summer 2024 European tour had multiple sold out dates.“One of the top female singers based in Southern California.” – Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene“Her voice has the ability, strength and emotion to connect to the audience which is why sheexcels in live settings.” - Dave Linn, All About JazzHer smoky, well-rounded voice can give listeners shivers on a ballad and then get them tapping their feet when she swings. She captivates her audience with stunning costume changes, humorous banter, and a voice that keeps them hanging on every note. Angie feels every performance is a symbiotic exchange of energy between herself and her audience and gives her all. “Angie Wells is a seductive alchemist who transforms both anguish and joy into a narrative of truth through her poetry and song. It’s as though she is on a spiritual quest and the universe itself propels her Chariot of Fire...”- Eileen Shapiro, Splash Magazine

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    $25 per person

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    It's A Holiday Season w/Sounds of A&R | Fri-Sun | Dec 13-15 | Showtimes Vary

    Celebrate the holiday season in style with "A Holiday Season Soundsof A&R." Join us for an unforgettable evening showcasing timelessclassics that capture the essence of this magical time of year.Experience the charm of Nat King Cole's beloved "The ChristmasSong," along with festive favorites like "Winter Wonderland" and "It'sthe Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. Let the music of the season fillyou with joy and nostalgia as we come together to celebrate in thespirit of togetherness and harmony. Don't miss this special eventfeaturing cherished melodies that will warm your heart and lift yourspirits!

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    $33 per person

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    NDUDUZO MAKHATHINI TRIO | SUN OCT 27 | 6:00PM & 8:30PM

    Nduduzo Makhathini grew up in the lush and rugged hillscapes of umGungundlovu in South Africa, a peri-urban landscape in which music and ritual practices were symbiotically linked. The area is significant historically as the site of the Zulu king Dingane kingdom between 1828 and 1840. It is important to note that the Zulu, in fact the African warrior code, is deeply reliant on music for motivation and healing. This deeply embedded symbiosis is key to understanding Makhathini’s vision.Since making his international debut for Blue Note in 2020 with Modes of Communication: Letters From the Underworlds, the South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini has earned widespread acclaim for the genuinely spiritual transcendence of his music. For Makhathini, a Zulu healer and educator who has delved deeply into the histories and traditions of his ancestors, improvised music has never been merely about aesthetics or idioms. As the New York Times put it when naming Modes of Communication one of the Best Jazz Albums of 2020: “In a moment when spiritual jazz has become a dangerously buzzy concept, trust a musician who has truly devoted his life to divination practices.”Makhathini travels beyond any existing notion of music-making to offer his most profound vision of creative mysticism yet.

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    $33 per person

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    SY SMITH | FRI, SAT & SUN NOV 22-24 | SHOWTIMES VARY

    Sy Smith has proven throughout her career that an R&B artist can be progressive while remaining firmly rooted in tradition. Foremost a singer with a vocal range spanning five octaves, Smith began an unending succession of background gigs with Whitney Houston in the late '90s, and has since worked closely with Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti and Grammy-nominated group the Foreign Exchange, among dozens of other artists. After a brief period signed to a major, Smith established an independent label of her own, an outlet for compositionally solid and sonically adventurous albums including The Syberspace Social (2005), Conflict (2008), Fast and Curious (2012), and the entirely self-produced Sometimes a Rose Will Grow in Concrete (2018). She's consequently known for being a leading force in post-millennial indie soul.” - Andy KellmanSy raises her own bar and then leaps over it with her latest offering “Until We Meet Again” - her critically-acclaimed album produced by Zo! & Tall Black Guy, executive produced by Phonte Coleman and released on +FE Music in January 2024. This mellifluously soulful LP is drawing comparisons to Minnie Riperton and Deniece Williams and is already being called “the album of the year” by a few critics. Music journalist Mark Chappelle says “Smith evokes multiple traditions at once. With the sincerity of Diana Ross dedicating “Missing You” to Marvin Gaye, Smith lets her voice levitate until it breaks—as if just the right frequency could resurrect a loved one.Please note show times:Friday & Saturday 7:00PM & 9:30PMSunday 6:00PM & 8:30PMAll tickets $39.

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    $39 per person

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    MAYA BELARDO | SUN DEC 1 | 6:00PM & 8:30PM | 1st SUNDAY SERIES

    Maya Belardo, known as "The Princess of Jazz," in her hometown of Wilmington, DE is passionate about jazz and maintaining this beloved art form. She fell in love with jazz around the age of 12 when she heard a recording of Nat King Cole singing, "Nature Boy." She was inspired by his voice and discovered many jazz legends who have paved the way for her to sing this music today. Maya has been fortunate to sing in her hometown and many of the surrounding states for almost a decade. Recently, she was invited to sing for four months internationally during her residency at the prestigious "Bamboo Bar", the oldest jazz lounge in Bangkok, Thailand this past spring. Maya is the recipient of the 2024 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from Delaware Division of the Arts. The award has given her the freedom to create her own unique sound for her upcoming EP with all original music. The highly anticipated single, "Better Days," has recently been released. The new music will be a pleasant surprise to her fans and is sure to captivate new listeners.

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    $25 per person

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    RANDY BRECKER w/TOD DICKOW & CHARGED PARTICLES | NOV 15-17 | SHOWTIMES VARY

    This evening will celebrate the acoustic jazz compositions of Michael Brecker, performed by his brother, 7-Time Grammy Award winning trumpeter Randy Brecker (who Al De Meola recently called “the greatest trumpet player alive”) along with Bay Area tenor player Tod Dickow and the trio Charged Particles. The quartet’s recording of these compositions was included on “Best of” lists in JazzTimes, Jazzwise, All About Jazz, the Mercury News, Glide Magazine, the Jazz Journalists Association Poll, and the Jazz Critics Poll. Michael Brecker’s biographer, Bill Mikowski, said that the quartet is “staggering in its authenticity.” And Downbeat said they offer “exciting, satisfying stuff.” The quintet’s sold-out performances at Ronnie Scott’s in London and Birdland in New York inspired unrelenting standing ovations. These performances will be the quintet’s debut at South Jazz Kitchen – don’t miss it!Please note show times:Friday & Saturday 7:00PM & 9:30PMSunday 6:00PM & 8:30PMAll tickets $40.

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    $40 per person

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    Carol Riddick A Holiday to Remember | Thurs-Sun | Dec 26-29 | Showtimes Vary

    This sultry singer-songwriter has graced stages in her hometown of Philadelphia and across the globe, winning fans and admirers alike with her extraordinary voice and presence. Highly regarded in the music community for her vocal dexterity, mesmerizing performances and genuinely warm personality, Carol is a unique entertainer whose evolution is ongoing. Born and raised in South Philadelphia, music has been a part of her life since she was a teenager. It was in her early adulthood that the industry took notice of her vocal talent when she got her start touring as a vocalist with Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith, aka Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince. Since then, Carol has blessed the tracks of many distinguished artists. She is featured on records by Anthony Hamilton, Jill Scott, Norman Brown, Kindred The Family Soul, Gerald Veasley, Jeff Bradshaw, Musiq Soulchild and a host of others.

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    $35 per person

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    MICHAEL MAYO | FRI & SAT OCT 18 & 19 | 7PM & 9:30PM

    Like Bobby McFerrin, one of his major influences (who was a graduate of the same L.A. performing arts high school), Mayo approaches his voice as a musical instrument, but in often unexpected ways — with Brian Wilson-style pop harmonies (“Robot Man”), Stevie Wonder R&B (“Another Love”), drum and bass (“What’s My Name,” inspired by a line from poet e.e. cummings’ “Crepuscule”) and even hip-hop (“About Your Love”). Even with his classical training, Mayo’s music is a seamless blend of alternative and neo-soul elements, a unique combination that defies genre. Juxtaposing wordless chants with incisive lyrics, Mayo underlines how music itself can provide emotions that transcend literal meaning. "...a flexibility of vocal expression so evolved that it seems to border on liquidity; Mayo wields a human voice in ingenious and surprising ways." - Nate Chinen, WBGOMichael Mayo, BONES - JAZZIZ 10 Albums You Need to Know: June 2021

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    $35 per person

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    NICOLE HENRY | FRI & SAT NOV 29 & 30 | 7:00PM & 9:30PM

    Since her debut, Nicole Henry has established herself among the jazz world's most acclaimed performers, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance.Her passionate, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance," and four Top-10 jazz albums on U.S. Billboard, Jazz Week, HMV Japan & UK Sweet Rhythms charts. Heralded by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Japan Times, El Pais, Jazz Times, Essence and more, Ms. Henry tells real stories through peerless interpretations of repertoire from the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz, popular standards, blues and originals.

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    $40 per person

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    Jonathan Michel Presents: Is It Kwanzaa Yet? | SUN DEC 8 | 6PM & 8:30PM

    "Is it Kwanzaa Yet?" is a spin on the traditional Winter Holiday musical revue, celebrating many of the beloved songs of the season from around the world. As the name suggests, IIKY will be a celebration of Black American culture, highlighting connection and joy through music.Jonathan Michel is a New York City based jazz bassist and band leader. Michel began his career touring with the R&B Grammy winning artist Billy Paul, working with him for 5 years and eventually serving as musical director. He went on to work with artists such as Orrin Evans, Aaron Goldberg, Andrew Cyrille, and Terrace Martin. Michel plays frequently in New York and leads a monthly residency at Smalls Jazz Club. He released his first album as leader, MDR, in 2018.

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    $30 per person

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    JOE BLOCK OPEN HEART TRIO W/JAMILE | SAT NOV 2 | 7:00PM & 9:30PM

    Rising star pianist and composer Joe Block returns to his hometown of Philadelphia to perform at South for two nights with his dynamic trio and special guest vocalist Shabnam Abedi. Abedi and Block, who met during their studies at Juilliard, have become close collaborators and are celebrating the release of their 2024 debut record “Love Shadows”. With a deep and versatile voice, rising star vocalist Jamile is leaving her mark wherever she goes. She captivates audiences with her unique phrasing and heartfelt tone, and impresses listeners with her virtuosity. Influenced by the vocal jazz and blues tradition, and rooted in the Brazilian rhythms, Jamile’s talent shines on any style or genre.

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    $30 per person

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    Jeff Bradshaw Soulful Jazzy Christmas | Thurs-Sun | Dec 19-22 | Showtimes Vary

    Jeff Bradshaw’s story began at a dusty floored church in North Philly, where brass bands are the main attraction. He was born and raised in church and that is where he had his first musical experience. The first instrument he began playing was the snare drum. Following that Mr. Bradshaw began playing the baritone horn and sousaphone. He recalls one very powerful day in high school when everyone was asked to stand in front of the instrument they would like to play. Of course, there was a crowd surrounding the drums, guitars, saxophones, trumpets, percussion, and woodwinds, but not one person was standing near the stack of trombones in the corner. Mr. Bradshaw believes that was the day the trombone was to begin its trek to becoming the coolest instrument in mainstream music, not just jazz.

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    $40 per person

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    JILL SALKIN | SUN SEPT 22| 6:00PM & 8:30PM

    Jill Salkin is a Philadelphia based singer and songwriter. Her earliest music influences include Motown, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, and Steely Dan. Writing poetry at age 14, led to songwriting and performing, accompanying herself on piano and guitar. Her music studies at Temple University gave Jill the opportunity to be a member of the jazz vocal ensemble, where she found the joy of scat singing and being a concert soloist.

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    $20 per person

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    Fortune Vinson Cruse w/FOSTINA DIXON & VANEISA | FRI & SAT OCT 4 & 5 | 7 & 9:30

    FVC, formerly Fortune Vinson & Cruse, is a remarkable trio performing standards that showcase their musical dexterity. Vaneisa is a Delaware native who has established herself on the local scene as a proven polished vocalist. Carrying a 3-octave range as an alto, contralto and 2nd soprano, Vaneisa performs an array of genres, not limited to her roots of Gospel, R&B and Jazz. They are joined by saxophonist Fostina Dixon who is a composer, vocalist and jazz soloist who plays soprano, alto and baritone saxes; flute; and clarinet. Ms. Dixon has been guest soloist with Abbey Lincoln, Barry Harris, Earl May and the Big Apple JazzWomen.

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    $25 per person

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