Philadelphia's Bynum Brothers Announce
SOUTH: Kitchen, Jazz, Bar
New Intimate Jazz Club to Host Nationally Recognized
Artists and Philadelphia's Finest Musicians
Weekly Residencies Hosted by
Pianist Orrin Evans and Bassist Gerald Veasley
Philadelphia is proud to welcome SOUTH: Kitchen, Jazz, Bar
to the expansive list of top-tier night life establishments in the
dynamic neighborhoods in Center City Philadelphia with a top of the line
venue and restaurant at 600 N. Broad Street. Pioneering restaurateurs
and jazz aficionados Robert and Benjamin Bynum,
who have brought such fine venues as Warmdaddy's, Relish, Paris Bistro,
and the late Zanzibar Blue to the City of Brotherly Love, are reaching
out yet again with a beautiful three-room establishment featuring a top
of the line jazz room, an inviting kitchen, and a contemporary bar and
lounge.
"We
need to support our great heritage as an important jazz city and
provide unique opportunities for these artists to perform here," says
Robert Bynum on why SOUTH will be a major destination for jazz artists
touring in support of new releases. "We want to be a welcoming option
for those national artists who've always come through Philadelphia, as
well as an attractive choices for the artists who have not made
Philadelphia one of their stops in the past."
Their
location on Broad Street didn't happen by accident--this area was the
last home of Zanzibar Blue and is currently experiencing a major
reemergence as a dining and housing destination. "Broad Street has
always been at the heart of the jazz scene in Philadelphia going back
many, many years," explains Bynum. "Not only is it in the center of our
great city, but also at the heart of its jazz core."
SOUTH
is not focused solely on national artists, however. "We feel a special
kinship with the born and bred Philadelphia artists and want them to see
SOUTH as their home," says Bynum. "We want them to know how much we
respect their rich musical heritage and feel like SOUTH is their home
while at home." In the interest of keeping Philadelphia's roots strong
in the new venue, two local staples, pianist Orrin Evans and bassist
Gerald Veasley, have been given weekly residencies with local bands
featuring national artists.
Gerald Veasley Orrin Evans
Every Wednesday, Orrin Evans will host What's Happening Wednesday,
a series aimed at presenting national artists in Philadelphia who may
be falling just under the radar. "My goal is to present artists with
their full ensembles doing what they do," explains the pianist. "This is
about bringing artists from all over that are making music that I
believe should be presented to the people." Evans has a curatorial
history, having done similar residencies at Philly's own Blue Moon and
the former Zanzibar Blue. He has also hosted jam sessions at World Café
Live and currently hosts a weekly residency with his rotating cast in
the Captain Black Big Band at New York City's Smoke Jazz & Supper
Club.
On Thursday nights, Gerald Veasley will perform with celebrated contemporary jazz artists in a program called Unscripted Jazz Series.
Veasley, a faculty member at the University of the Arts who just
wrapped up another year of his Bass BootCamp, plans to give these
artists an opportunity to stretch out from their typical performances. " The
series will give these outstanding artists an opportunity to stretch
out and express themselves in front of an appreciative audience,"
explains Veasley. "These will be exciting nights of breaking outside of
the box, hence the title Unscripted. "
The
75-seat jazz room will offer superior sound with a clear sightline of
the stage from all seats. SOUTH will present live music Tuesday through
Sunday evenings, featuring a Tuesday night local jam session, and an
emphasis on local and national artists on Friday through Sunday.
The
Bynum brothers personally selected Lafayette, LA native Chef Paul
Martin to serve vibrant Southern cuisine in the restaurant inspired by
the sophisticated Southern destinations, Charleston, South Carolina and
Savannah, Georgia. The bar and lounge will also feature Southern snacks
and shared plates, as well as a comprehensive list of 50 American
whiskeys; 10 beers on tap, including custom offerings from Maryland's
Evolution brewing; and barrel-aged and bottle-conditioned cocktails, and
infused spirits.
Orrin Evans Presents What's Happening Wednesday
October 14 // Marianne Solivan
October 21 // Chris Oatts
October 28 // Marc Cary
November 4 // Joe Farnsworth & Harold Mabern
November 11 // M'Balia
November 28 // Chris Oates
November 25 // Jeremy Pelt
December 2 // Buster Williams & Rene Rosnes
December 9 // Sarah Charles
Gerald Veasley Presents Unscripted Jazz Series
October 15 // Alex Bugnon "A Night in Tunisia"
October 22 // Karen Briggs "Soulchestral Groove"
October 29 // Carol Riddick "Swings the Classics"
November 5 // Marion Meadows "Take the SoulTrane"
November 12 // Kirk Whalum "Autumn Serenade"
November 19 // James Lloyd "Returns to Jazz Roots"
For more information on SOUTH: Kitchen, Jazz, Bar, visit: SOUTHRestaurant.net
For music inquiries, please contact:
DL Media · 610-667-0501
Maureen McFadden · maureen@
Don Lucoff · don@dlmediamusic.com
For food and beverage inquiries, please contact:
Profile PR · 215-985-2106
Clare Polino · clare@profilepr.com
Michael Greger · michael@profilepr.com
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