Free Live Jazz in April: The Jazz Sanctuary Announces Four Concerts in Greater Philadelphia

Performances scheduled in Buckingham, Philadelphia, Jenkintown and Bryn Mawr

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - April 8, 2026 - Philadelphia's most distinctive performing arts nonprofit, The Jazz Sanctuary, now in its 15th year, continues its musical mission this April with four free, live jazz concerts across the Greater Philadelphia region.

Traditionally, April is Jazz Appreciation Month -- and for The Jazz Sanctuary founder and executive director Alan Segal, the celebration goes beyond a single designation on the calendar.

"April begins Jazz Appreciation Month, and I say, let's celebrate it every single day," said Segal.

Jazz Appreciation Month was created by the Smithsonian in 2001 to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz throughout April.

Hot on the heels of a record-breaking fundraising campaign that exceeded all goals, The Jazz Sanctuary continues to build momentum toward its milestone 1,000th concert, offering audiences opportunities to experience live jazz at no cost in churches and community spaces throughout the region.

Segal, who continues to recover from a recent injury, shared that his return to performing remains a strong personal motivation.

"My health is on the way up -- not in a straight line, but moving in the right direction," he said. "I really miss playing. I miss the audiences, my friends, and my group -- I miss turning to the right and seeing Leon, and to the left and seeing Randy."

The April performance schedule for The Jazz Sanctuary includes:
• Thursday, April 9 - 7:30 p.m.- Trinity Episcopal Church, Routes 202 & 413, Buckingham, PA 18912 -An evening of the always popular "Jazz & Joe" with coffee, treats, and live music from featuring The Jazz Sanctuary Quintet: James Dell'Orefice (piano), Eddie Etkins (saxophone), Leon Jordan Sr. (drums), Randy Sutin (vibes/percussion), with Rob Cochran filling in on bass for Alan Segal.

• Thursday, April 23 - 7:30 p.m. - Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Episcopal Church, 8 Christian St., Philadelphia, PA 19147 - An evening of "Jazz & Joe" featuring The Jazz Sanctuary Quintet, with Rob Cochran filling in on base for Alan Segal.

• Sunday, April 26 -- 4 p.m. -- Grace Presbyterian Church, 444 York Rd., Jenkintown, PA 19046 -- "Jazz & Joe" featuring The Jazz Sanctuary Quintet: James Dell'Orefice (piano), Eddie Etkins (saxophone), Grant MacAvoy (drums), Randy Sutin (vibes/percussion), and Bruce Kaminsky (bass).

• Wednesday, April 29 --7 p.m. -- Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, 625 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 - A special evening of "Jazz & Joe" featuring The Jazz Sanctuary Quintet, with Rob Cochran filling in on bass for Alan Segal, joined by guest vocalist Paula Johns.

One highlight of the April schedule is a performance at a new venue for the organization.

"We're excited to introduce a brand-new location at Grace Presbyterian Church and invite everyone to come out and experience it with us," Segal added.

Each performance features members of The Jazz Sanctuary ensemble and reflects the organization's ongoing commitment to accessibility, community engagement, and the shared experience of live music.

"I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again, and to simply saying hello," Segal said.

All concerts are free and open to the public.

Weekly updates to The Jazz Sanctuary's performance schedule are available at:
https://thejazzsanctuary.com/schedule-of-events-updated-weekly.

Community groups, houses of worship, and organizations interested in hosting The Jazz Sanctuary are encouraged to contact Alan Segal at alan@alansegal.net.

Support for The Jazz Sanctuary is provided by more than 100 individual donors and sponsors, including Compass Ion Advisors, Philadelphia Federal Credit Union, Quantum Think, Alan J. Segal LLC, and DMG Global.

Jim DeLorenzo
Jim DeLorenzo Public Relations
100 N 22nd St., Apt 117
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 266-5943
jim@jhdenterprises.com

About The Jazz Sanctuary: Founded in 2011, The Jazz Sanctuary is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit performing arts organization dedicated to bringing free live jazz performances to communities throughout the region. Over its 15-year history, the organization has hosted more than 935 events in diverse venues, from churches and community centers to senior residences and public spaces. Committed to fostering connection and accessibility, The Jazz Sanctuary supports its talented musicians while ensuring that all performances remain free of charge. Funded by individual donors, sponsors, and annual matching campaigns, the organization continues its mission of keeping jazz free, live, and thriving. Learn more at https://thejazzsanctuary.com.

This release was published on openPR.