Past and Upcoming gigs and engagements for Jazz Vocalist Khadijah Renee.
Don’t feel like going out to see a Show on a Friday Night? But, you do love a live concert?
Well, since COVID changed all of our lives…..streaming gained its wings!
Here’s the link to see my live show this coming Friday night at Jamey’s House of Music:
Doing my Diva thang at my Germantown Jazz at the Nile series August event with my quartet featuring Thom Smith on keyboards, Richard Hill, Jr., bass, Rob Henderson, drums., Mobologi Charles Walker on percussion. Had a ball! Special thanks to Mr. John Harvey for sharing his 75th Birthday Celebration with us!
Women In Jazz Series Philadelphia introduces a special night of power showcasing the prowess of three area Women In Jazz. Join us for Ladies Jazz Night Out, Friday, August 25th, 2023, 7pm.
Headlining is the incomparable Wendy Simon, who will enchant you and s**t the night away. Khadijah Renee opens the evening with her tribute to some of the great ladies of Jazz, and dig the heavenly sounds of an Alice Coltrane contemporary on the jazz harp, our own Gloria Galante and her trio, Mark Adler, flute, Richard Hill, Jr., bass, Craig McIver, drums.
The Dave Posmontier Trio takes the stage to support the ladies bringing Dave Brody, bass, and Doug Hirlinger on drums. Food, vendors and drinks available.
Photography by Bryant Sanders
Get your tickets now!
https://energyhealingcenterofphl.com/classes/ola/services/ladies-jazz-night-out
Kicking off another Jazz series.
This one is set in a beautiful local fine arts gallery in Germantown! You gotta come by, check it out, buy some art, listen to some jazz, have some wine, nibble on some cheese, make a donation.
CANCELED!!!!
SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE!!!
Tribute to Frank Sinatra by three of the region’s best crooners!
THESE SHOWS ARE CANCELLED!!!
Debut night for my new Jazz series The Nile Cafe, Germantown Jazz at the Nile . Gerri Washam, One of my three baby sisters surprised me up from Newark, Delaware with a family show of support! A special thanks to Sister Aqhkira and Brother Ur Aua of the Ausar Auset community for hosting the series and welcoming us into their family. The grand hall is spacious and eccentric, a gem. Don’t miss out on our next installment on July 23rd.
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Had fun at the Val Ray Productions Reunion & Anniversary Celebration of 30 Years of Live Entertainment held in the Michael Nutter Theater in the Convention Center Saturday , June 3rd.
A star-studded event full of life, love and celebration. The headliner the powerful effervescent, Meli’sa Morgan floored everyone with her still powerful vocalese! She delivered her top R&B hits with ease mixed with fun and excitement.
Preceding her was a long list of talented Philly based artists who made the show a great event. My favorite was the seasoned delivery of entertaining delight of Michal Beckham.
Ms. Valray Sturgis received an official honorary citation from Congressman Brendan Boyle for her longevity in the music production industry.
A fun and historic night! Keep your eyes open for the next Val Ray production!
Please support local music! Our new series continues on Friday night June 30th, join us after work for an eclectic experience!
Honored to have been chosen to pay tribute to an Empress by an Empress! Many thanks to Empress Phile’ Chionesu of the National Million Woman’s March. I did my best to pay tribute to the legacy of Empress Nina Simone and her divine feminine energy of brevity and leadership.
Had fun at Jamey’s House of Music Thursday night Jazz Jam night! Thanks Jamey & Gregory for having me. See you in June on the 29th. Shouts out to the house band Dave, George and Bill. Sending special appreciation to my ‘72 CHS classmate Sharon Carr Smith for joining me to celebrate her birthday and retirement with her family!!!
Back to Jamey’s tonight for Jazzy Fun! See you there, 7 pm showtime!!!
My monthly cable tv series, “Women In Jazz”, Episode 12 featuring the late, great jazz guitarist, Monnette Sudler will air for Jazz Appreciation Month on April 26th & April 28th at 6pm. Tune in online or via your cable tv provider.
A Jazzy Night in Philly in tribute some of the city’s grand Jazz Diva’s Ms. Justine and Denise King. The old Philly Jazz haunt Bob & Barbara’s Lounge, 15th& South is still standing and hosted Ms. Justine’s appearance after illness and personal trials.
Denise King Enterprises offered a free concert at the Ethical Society, 19th& Rittenhouse. She shone like a star with her lovely three octave range. She packed her show with fellow stars Dwayne Eubanks, trumpet, Anthony Wonsey, piano, Warren Cooper, vocals and a cellist with whom she soloed on the classic Summertime and wowed the audience! She’s a true classic!
She shared her stage with many other guest artists but I had to go eat some delicious food provided by Mama Atiya Ola of Spirit Live Foods. Sorry you missed a fine event.
Enjoying live jazz music at the storied Barber’s Hall with Queen Aqueelah Jamal of WURD radio. She brought her flavorable Juke Joint vibe featuring jazz & rnb legends Alfie Pollitt, percussionist Gregory Moore of Absolute Truth, drummer Tony Day of the Aross the Globe Music Group and Kelsey’s of Atlantic City, Charles Beasley on bass, and Rich Tucker on guitar. A Stellar group capable of any musical challenge. Jazz stars were plentiful, Dense King, Val Ray, Tonya Lynette graced the grand opening of matinee Jazz at Barber’s Hall.
Enjoying Jazz Appreciation Month free jazz concerts series throughout the City. I love the vibraphone. Warren Wolf being my favorite living legend, but tonight I got a chance to listen to a local vibraphonist from right here and Philly for the first time Doug Hirlinger in trio format with bass and a horn. Very smooth, rhythmic and comforting.
Attended the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy “ grand opening today with Saj Blackwell, Lovett Hines,Sr., of the Philadelphia Clef Club, Larry Price of the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble, Jamaaladeen Tacoma, Terri Shockley of the CEC, and Karen Smith.
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Congratulations to my Musical Director Jim Holton on his highly acclaimed performance as a band leader today at Temple University’s Rite of Swing Cafe. He masterfully conducted his Sextet featuring Nasir Dickerson, Elliot Bild, on trumpet, Bassist Richard Hill Jr. Wayne Smith, Jr. on drums, with Greg Farnese on vocals.
Many jazz stars were in the house to cheer Jimmy on. It was Mikki Singletons birthday, Oba Leo Gadson, Leon Jordan, Sr., Cindy LeBlanc, Kadreana Mack to name a few.
Great job Jim!!!
My how time flies…. I can’t believe 2023 is here and I lived to see it. Looking back over the years….. I noticed I’ve been doing this jazz thing for a minute, thought I’d share some of my recent performance memories.
I’m grateful for the many opportunities I’ve been given and the great musicians I got to play with. So………with the recent transitions of Philly Jazz greats like Monnette, Kenny Gates, Joey DeFrancessco, et al. I’m counting my blessings.
Great time at my debut performance at Wilson’s Restaurant and Live Music Lounge. Hanging with my new crew: Jim Holton,p, Marion Salaam, sax & vocals, with Wayne Smith, Jr., drums.
Livin’ My Life Like it’s Golden, Golden!!!
Come Shine With Me…………… its Free!!!
Bringing in a NEW YEAR!!! Come along and ride on this Fantastic Voyage!!! Follow this link to reserve your seats:
https://wilsonslivemusic.com/events/list/page/2
Pharoah Saunders is one of my Spiritual/Musical Mentors & Guides since I was a teenager!
The album Thembi kept me knowing there was an ecclesiastical journey I had to be on to find the truths of Life and myself!
Pharoah and John Coltrane guided me strongly and gently into a deeper consciousness that showed me to be loving of God, myself, family and all humanity.
I’m so grateful to the Most High for both of these King’s presences on this Earth and the beauty they brought to it, for I may have been lost without it!
Go in Peace & Love Forever!
Salaams, Your Sistar,
Khadijah Renee
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