Saturday night jazz

Since 2011, Woodmere has celebrated music & community with Jazz concerts.
With exceptional performers, an acoustically astounding space, and amazing works of art, the concert experience at the Museum is like no other.

Planning to attend a jazz concert? Please review our music performance policy page.

Members must be logged in to receive their benefit of discounted or presale music tickets.

WRTI is a partner for Music at Woodmere.
Friday Night Jazz is offered in partnership with LifeLine Music Coalition.

Performances are conducted by Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble with weekly featured guests.

Saturday Night Jazz concerts will take place outdoors, weather permitting. In the event of a heat advisory or rain, the event will be moved indoors.

OUTDOOR CONCERTS:

Guests should bring their own seating.
Guests may bring their own snacks to enjoy during the show.

If a concert is moved indoors, seating will be provided by the Museum. Food and drink are not permitted in the galleries.

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Summer season 2026

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Jul 11

Saturday

5 - 6:30 pm

Concert

Smith Hall

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Motown Magic

Relive the unforgettable energy, glamour, and harmonies of Motown’s legendary leading ladies. Featuring Sherry Butler and Kim Payton, this joyful celebration brings beloved classics to life through powerful vocals, timeless melodies, and the irresistible spirit of song and dance.

$18 Members | $28 Non-Members

Jul 18

Saturday

5 - 6:30 pm

Concert

Smith Hall

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John Coltrane’s Temptations

What if jazz legend John Coltrane interpreted the music of The Temptations? Experience a powerful musical fusion as The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble reimagines Motown favorites through the bold, expressive lens of one of jazz’s most dynamic innovators. Featuring classics like “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and more.

$18 Members | $28 Non-Members

Jul 25

Saturday

5 - 6:30 pm

Concert

Smith Hall

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Could You be Loved? - The Music of Bob Marley

Celebrate the music, message, and revolutionary spirit of Bob Marley, whose songs of freedom, unity, and resilience continue to inspire generations around the world. Guitarist Herb Smith brings Marley’s timeless sound to life with classics like “Get Up Stand Up,” “Redemption Song,” “Buffalo Soldier,” and more.

$18 Members | $28 Non-Members

Aug 1

Saturday

5 - 6:30 pm

Concert

Smith hall

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James Brown: The Godfather of Soul

Feel the energy and electrifying showmanship of James Brown, the legendary performer who transformed American music forever. Vocalist BLAQMEL delivers crowd favorites like “Please, Please, Please,” “I Got the Feelin’,” and “I Feel Good,” in a celebration guaranteed to get everyone “On the Good Foot.”

$18 Members | $28 Non-Members

Aug 8

Saturday

5 - 6:30 pm

Concert

Smith Hall

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Songs and Poems of Gil Scott-Heron

Honor the poetic brilliance and social consciousness of Gil Scott-Heron, one of America’s most influential musical storytellers. The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble and vocalist Elijah Pringle explore the rhythm, power, and urgency behind classics like “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” “Home Is Where the Hatred Is,” “Pieces of a Man,” and more.

$18 Members | $28 Non-Members

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Woodmere Members enjoy discounted tickets and early access presale opportunities to Friday Night Jazz & Saturday Classical performances. Join today to access these special benefits!

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JAZZ from the ART

In partnership with Lifeline Music Coalition, Woodmere presents JAZZ from the ART: a video series of jazz tunes, interviews, and clips of past performances by the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble at Woodmere.

A Valentine's Romance: Cheek To Cheek featuring vocalist Sherry Butler

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What's Going On and A Change is Gonna Come featuring saxophonist, flautist, and vocalist Roy Richardson Come

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Song For My Father: Tribute to Horace Silver featuring pianist Adam Faulk

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Jumpin' Jazz: A Tisket A Tasket; Hot and Spicy featuring vocalist Sherry Butler and bassist Warren Oree

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Blue Bayou: Remembering Linda Ronstadt featuring vocalist Phyllis Chapell and guitarist Frank Butrey

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It Don't Mean A Thing featuring vocalist Sherry Butler

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Duke's Mellow Mood: Mood Indigo featuring saxophonist Larry Price

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The Sidewinder by Lee Morgan featuring Will Wright on trumpet

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Get Ready featuring vocalist Roy Richardson

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Highlights from Previous concerts

Since 2011, we’ve been delighting Jazz lovers with dynamic and unique performances! Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy these highlights.

Music of B.B. King and Muddy Waters

They put the BLUE in blues and were not afraid to keep the stories of life real and raw in their music. BB was known as the “King” and Muddy was known as the “Father” of the Blues. Vocalist and guitarist Rich Tucker took us to those “Down Home Blues.”

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JUNETEENTH! A Holiday for All

This special holiday commemorates the date in 1865 when news arrived to the enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas of their emancipation from slavery. This multi-faceted celebration featured The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble performing selections from the jazz opera, Never Back Down and the music of King Sunny Ade, Archie Shepp, and Max Roach, along with a special poetry and music performance by the award-winning Black lyricist and author, Nina "Lyrispect" Ball. An evening to celebrate the determination of the human spirit in pursuit of freedom. In partnership with the African American Museum of Philadelphia.

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Jazz-Maica: Get Up…Stand Up...for the Music of Bob Marley

The music of Jamaica has often been an inspiration to and inspired by jazz music and musicians. The pulsating rhythms ring true to the freedom found in much of jazz. Bob Marley’s “Could You Be Loved” and John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” brought a unique consciousness to reggae and jazz. The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble was joined by vocalist Roy Richardson.

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