On July 25th 2012, Josh Lawrence will be performing at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia with the Earl Phillips Big Band.
Two Sets 7 to 10 PM. $10 Cover.
On July 25th 2012, Josh Lawrence will be performing at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia with the Earl Phillips Big Band.
Two Sets 7 to 10 PM. $10 Cover.
On July 11th 2012, at 10:30pm, Josh Lawrence will be performing at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia with the trio which toured Poland in 2010 in promotion of his album ROOTS. The band features bassist Chris Riggenbach and drummer Michael De Castro.
$10 cover.
Watch the Jazz 3 in Krakow:
Trumpeter Josh Lawrence will join acclaimed pianist Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band at Smalls Jazz Club in New York City February 13.
A splendid time is guaranteed for all when Orrin Evans unleashes the debut record of the Captain Black Big Band. Recorded live at The Jazz Gallery in NYC and Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia, the Captain Black Big Band record features newly commissioned arrangements and some brand new tunes. Joining Evans on the date are some of the best players from the Philadelphia and New York jazz scenes. The session is insightfully straight ahead, steadily swinging, and refreshingly melodic enough to evoke a wide assortment of bright moments for discerning jazz fans everywhere. Check out the large sound when Orrin Evans leads the Captain Black Big Band on a steady course towards success and takes care of business with their amazing new self-titled record.
Two sets starting at 10:30 PM. More info.

Josh Lawrence is presenting a concert featuring his UArts student enesmble Monday December 12 at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia. The show starts at 8 PM sharp with a set from the trumpeter’s chordless trio with drummer Michael De Castro and is followed by a jam session.
$10/$5 student discount
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I will be joining the Captain Black Big Band again tonight at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philly. The band just reached it’s goal of raising $10,000 to produce the new album which was recorded this past weekend in NYC. Come celebrate! 7 PM Sharp.
Josh L
PS. Check out this video feat. Jaleel Shaw from the JALC show this summer:
Halloween happens HERE with the new music & costume party hosted by Rhenda, Ron T. & Jeff Duperon!
$15 w/costume ~ $20 w/out
Free Hors d’oeuvres, special ala carte menu, discount drinks & live show featuring: Luke Carlos O’Reilly, James Santangelo, Bill Fries, Masami Kuroki, Sam Greenfield, Greg Riley, Josh Lawrence, Charles Washington, Sandy Eldred, Nimrod Speaks, Anwar Marshall, Kevin Daly, Danie Ocean, Damond Hamilton & many more!

Stephen Tirpak
Josh Lawrence will perform with trombonist Stephen Tirpak and the Latin Crusaders at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia Saturday October 22. The show will follow pianist Benny Green’s CD Release Party featuring Peter and Kenny Washington.
Stephen Tirpak is a professional arranger who writes music for many musicians. Learning the tricks of the trade from mentor and friend, Larry Gold, Stephen has worked on albums and movies with artists such as: John Legend, Kid Cudi, The Roots, Corinne Bailey Rae, Puff Daddy, R. Kelly, Will Smith, Jill Scott, LL Cool J, Boyz II Men, Mindi Abair, Vivian Green and many others.
October 22, 11 PM

The NEW Quartet featuring trumpeter Josh Lawrence, pianist Luke O’Reilly, bassist Brian Howell and drummer Mike De Castro ended their summer residency at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia with one final show in September. In this video shot by Ola Baldych the band puts its own spin on George Gershwin’s “Summertime”.
More to come!
The NEW Quartet featuring trumpeter Josh Lawrence, pianist Luke O’Reilly, bassist Brian Howell and drummer Mike De Castro debuted last Monday at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia. Pianist Orrin Evans also swung by the club to join the band on the second set. Enjoy some video from the show courtesy of @olabaldych: