“““PERFORMANCES Listed below are upcoming open to the public events for my quartet, The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble, solo performances and gigs with other ensembles that I'm proud to work with. I am also currently performing private events which are not listed here. The Fall and Winter of 2026/27 will include the fine concert series at the Woodmere Art Museum, The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz, the Philadelphia Art Museum, Barnes Museum, the Exit Zero Jazz Festival in Cape May NJ, Community Unity Music Festival, Philadelphia Undefeated Jazz Festival, South Jazz Parlor, various jazz festivals, and area jazz club performances. Updates for these gigs will be added soon. Please check back often for upcoming public performances! Thank You! ”
NOV 6 FRIDAY 6 pm Concert Smith Hall Completely Yes: The Music of Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder’s music invites us to feel, reflect, celebrate, and hope. Vocalist Roy Richardson brings Wonder’s joyful and enduring songbook to life with favorites such as “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” “Ribbon in the Sky,” and “Superstition.” $18 Members | $28 Non-Members
Jazz tribute to Gil Scott Heron
FRIDAY & SATURDAY SHOWTIMES 7:00PM & 9:30PM
SUNDAY SHOWTIMES 6:00PM & 8:30PM
Founded by acclaimed bassist and composer Warren Oree, The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble has established a lasting presence in the world of contemporary jazz through its signature sound known as “Undefeated Jazz.” For more than four decades, the ensemble has blended original compositions, jazz standards, world rhythms, and improvisational energy into performances that are both artistically sophisticated and deeply engaging.
The ensemble’s sound moves seamlessly from intimate, reflective melodies to dynamic, rhythm-driven performances. This versatility allows Arpeggio to tailor performances for concert halls, festivals, educational programs, private events, and community celebrations.
The core ensemble features Warren Oree (acoustic bass), Tracy Smith (drums), Doug “Pablow” Edwards (congas and percussion), Frank Butrey (guitar), and Michael Clay (saxophone). Known for its musical versatility and global influences, Arpeggio frequently expands its lineup to include additional instrumentalists, vocalist Sherry Wilson Butler, and distinguished international guest artists.
Jazz tribute to Gil Scott Heron
FRIDAY & SATURDAY SHOWTIMES 7:00PM & 9:30PM
SUNDAY SHOWTIMES 6:00PM & 8:30PM
Founded by acclaimed bassist and composer Warren Oree, The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble has established a lasting presence in the world of contemporary jazz through its signature sound known as “Undefeated Jazz.” For more than four decades, the ensemble has blended original compositions, jazz standards, world rhythms, and improvisational energy into performances that are both artistically sophisticated and deeply engaging.
The ensemble’s sound moves seamlessly from intimate, reflective melodies to dynamic, rhythm-driven performances. This versatility allows Arpeggio to tailor performances for concert halls, festivals, educational programs, private events, and community celebrations.
The core ensemble features Warren Oree (acoustic bass), Tracy Smith (drums), Doug “Pablow” Edwards (congas and percussion), Frank Butrey (guitar), and Michael Clay (saxophone). Known for its musical versatility and global influences, Arpeggio frequently expands its lineup to include additional instrumentalists, vocalist Sherry Wilson Butler, and distinguished international guest artists.