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One week from today, WRTI and Temple celebrate the centennial of Philly jazz legend Jimmy Heath.
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One of the greats to emerge from Philadelphia’s royal jazz legacy, Heath left his mark on generations of musicians — including Terell Stafford (@terellstafford) his friend, touring bandmate and mentee. Heath even gave Stafford the nickname “Staff Inflection” and Stafford consulted Heath when he was forming the Temple U jazz department.

Celebrate Heath’s 100th birthday with the Temple Jazz Orchestra at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Come experience the concert live on Temple’s campus or tune in to WRTI for the live broadcast!

Watch the full conversation from The Late Set with Terell Stafford on WRTI’s website, YouTube channel or wherever you get your podcasts.

#WRTI #JimmyHeath100 #TerellStafford #PhillyJazz #TempleJazz

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Portraits of Mosaic 2026. ✨ See you next Homecoming!

📸 @ry_bberg

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Sixty years after Coltrane recorded Offering at Temple, we return to ask what we still have to give each other. Join us for the 2026 Jazz Philadelphia Summit, the culminating event of Coltrane 100 Philly, with first-person reflections from Coltrane’s peers, a keynote and panel, and an exhibition from the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection. Link in bio!

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Who Says Classical Music Is Dying? Look at Our Youth Orchestras! 🌎✨

In 2026 alone, these incredible ensembles took their music around the world!

Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra — China & Japan Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra — Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia & Slovenia Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra — Spain DC Youth Orchestra Program — South Africa Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles — Rapid City, Washington, D.C. & New York City
Temple University Jazz Band — Japan, Italy, Spain & France Groton Jazz Band “Soul Sauce” — Mexico Prague Summer Nights — Czech Republic

With insight from PSN alum Lance Johnson we’re celebrating the next generation of musicians and the experiences that inspire them on and off the stage. 🌍🎶

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📣 For your Grammy® consideration! 📣

Voters, with the voting period now open, please consider our five submissions for nomination from @bcmdrecords.

1.) Complications in Sue by Opera Philadelphia - Best Opera Recording, Best Contemporary Composition
2.) Live from Tokyo, vol. I by the Temple University Jazz Band - Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
3.) Only Moments to Live by Emma O’Halloran, performed by the Temple University Wind Symphony and saxophonist Matthew Levy - Best Classical Instrumental Solo, Best Contemporary Classical Composition
4.) Danzando Para Los Oídos by flutist Anna Meyer and percussionist Maria Marmarou - Best Global Music Album
5.) Longings by bassoonist Rick Barrantes Agüero - Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance

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This July, our ensembles traveled far and wide!

Featuring global connections in Bulgaria, Romania, Czech Republic, Italy, France, Spain, South Africa and cities across the USA.
 🌍 7 countries explored 🎶 117 emerging artists welcomed at Prague Summer Nights 🎼 New music, world premieres & unforgettable performances
And more with:

Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles
DC Youth Orchestra Program
Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale
Australian Children’s Choir
Temple University Jazz Band
Triangle Choir
& Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Festival

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MOTIVATION MONDAY WITH SERGEANT ELIZABETH MARINO‼️🔥🎤🎶🇺🇸
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Ladies and gentlemen, please give a virtual round of applause to @marinefleetbands Sgt Marino for her INCREDIBLE performance of the Star-Spangled Banner at the @yankees vs @redsox salute to service game! 👏🏻
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Marines representing the United States of America at a @mlb game… There’s no better way to wrap up a successful month of August‼️
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Semper Fidelis and HUGE thanks to the @yankees for allowing the Marines of @1st_mcd to support this incredible game! ⚾️🇺🇸
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If you would like to know more about how you can become a @marinefleetbands Musician and perform on the national stage, shoot me a message! 📲
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#marinecorps #marinemusic #marinemusician #musician #auditions

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#coltrane100philly loading... Which one of our signature programs are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments ⬇️ Then head to our bio to check out the full calendar of events.

#visitphilly #thingstodoinphilly

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Bell Thompson is an award‑winning trumpet player and composer from Seattle, currently based in New York City. Her playing celebrates the jazz tradition of swing and hard bop, while showcasing her vibrant tone and exciting sense of melody.

🎺 On September 15, she opens the night at Close Up in an duo with renowned pianist Bruce Barth.

Bell studied at Temple University in Philadelphia, where she completed her qualitative research project Gender and Jazz: The Experience of Young Women in Jazz Education. In 2024, she earned her Master of Music in Global Jazz from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

💿 Her debut album, Most Prized, was released in March of 2026, as a musical love letter to the friendships, mentors, and community she found living in Philadelphia.

🎟 Tickets available directly via Close Up (Link in bio)

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The Temple Jazz Orchestra took flight for its first-ever European tour! 🌍🎷

Kicking things off at Temple’s Rome campus, our Owls embarked on a whirlwind tour through Italy, France and Spain.

Led by Terell Stafford and featuring Tim Warfield, the orchestra brought the big band music of Quincy Jones to stages across Europe.

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Meditation 🧘 w/ @vanessapereavoice

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TJO Europe Tour 🇮🇹🇫🇷🇪🇸

So incredibly grateful for the opportunity to perform with the Temple Jazz Orchestra in Italy, France, and Spain this summer! We had a busy 11 days of performing and exploring in Nazzano, Rome, the Marciac Jazz Festival, Santander, and Dénia!

So grateful I got to visit Italy & Spain for the first time, learn valuable lessons from @terellstafford and @jazzy_gentleman, and make treasured memories with the TJO fam ❤️🫂

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