Looking to jazz up your life a little?
In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, here are three easy ways to celebrate the hot riffs and cool jams of this eclectic style of music:
Listen to Live Jazz Music:
1.) Chris’ Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St.: Check the cafe’s Web site, http://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/, for performance listings.
2.) Sassafrass, 48 South 2nd St.: Live jazz music most Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Check the restaurant’s Web site: http://www.sassafrasbar.com/, for more information.
Attend a Jazz Event:
3.) The Fifth Annual Center City Jazz Festival returns on April 30. Twenty bands will perform at five venues over the course of 6-hours. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For more details, visit: http://ccjazzfest.com/.
*Editor’s note: Chris’Jazz Cafe and Sassafras feature live jazz music all year, not just during Jazz Appreciation Month.