The Philadelphia Ambassador Big Band (PABB) is the 8th presentation in the PNC Arts Alive Jazz Cultural Voices lineup. The guest artist is Jaleel Shaw, alto and soprano saxophonist; he won the 2014 Downbeat Critics Poll’s for Rising Star Alto Saxophonist. The compositions for the concert have been compiled by Papo Vazquez and Bobby Zankel.
The band was founded by Philadelphia Clef Club Music Education Program alumni Dylan Band and Joseph Block. Since its inception in the summer of 2016, the band has taken off dramatically to become one of the top big bands to see in Philadelphia. PABB has performed at esteemed venues such as SOUTH, Chris’ Jazz Café, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, the Community Unity Festival, the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, the MANN Music Center, and the Franklin Institute. PABB is rejuvenating the big band scene in Philly, while paying homage to the legendary writers particularly Duke Ellington, Thad Jones, and Count Basie. In addition to honoring classic big band repertoire, their performances often feature arrangements written by members of the ensemble.
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts
738 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146
Tickets $20
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