Step back in time to South Philadelphia in 1959. Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill is a Tony award-winning play that brings to life the soul and struggles of jazz legend, Billie Holiday. Featuring a selection of Billie’s iconic songs including “Strange Fruit” and “God Bless the Child”, this acclaimed play with music transports [...]

Joe Carter – guitar Jeff Fuller - bass Reservations are a must.

Our piano jazz concert features Helen Sung an exceptionally talented pianist and composer bringing sophisticated improvisations to audiences nation-wide. Speakeasy open for beverages and snacks MAC Members: LOGIN to redeem applicable membership ticket benefits PRIOR to selecting seats or contact the MAC office for assistance. Table Seats or Row Seats Advance Purchase Ticket: $40* *Addl [...]

One of jazz's most distinctive voices on two instruments, Lew Tabackin brings his trio to The Side Door. Lew Tabackin is one of those rare musicians who has built two completely distinct artistic personalities on two instruments. On tenor saxophone, his playing is forceful and hard-driving — rooted in the tradition of Coleman Hawkins and [...]