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Ernest Stuart is a versatile jazz trombonist known for blending hard bop with Philadelphia soul and contemporary influences across jazz, salsa, R&B, neo-soul, and hip-hop. Beyond performing, he shapes the jazz landscape as founder and artistic director of the Center City Jazz Festival in Philadelphia, a festival that launched via Kickstarter in 2012 and has historically drawn sold-out crowds and top-tier jazz artists.

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With roles in programming and touring networks, Stuart collaborates across genres while maintaining a strong solo and ensemble presence. We’ve got you connected to his work, upcoming shows, and releases right here.

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Biography

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  • Founding artistic director of the Center City Jazz Festival (Philadelphia) since its 2012 Kickstarter kickoff, a fixture in the city’s jazz scene that has featured dozens of renowned artists and sold-out performances.
  • Philadelphia-born musician whose cadence bridges hard bop roots with soulful, contemporary influences.
  • Current Program Director for Jazz at Mid Atlantic Arts (MAA) since 2022, helping curate and expand touring networks for jazz across the region.

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Discography Highlights

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  • Same Walking Animals (2015) — Self Produced
  • Love/Loss (2014) — Turtle Studios
  • Solitary Walker (2011) — Self Produced

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Quick Facts About Ernest Stuart

  • Founder/Artistic Director of the Center City Jazz Festival (Philadelphia) since its 2012 Kickstarter launch; the festival has featured dozens of top-tier Jazz artists and historically sold out. ([news.jazzjournalists.org](https://news.jazzjournalists.org/young-trombonist-launches-philly-jazz-fest-kickstarter-willing/?utm_source=openai))
  • Discography (albums, most recent first): Same Walking Animals (2015, Self Produced); Love/Loss (2014, Turtle Studios); Solitary Walker (2011, Self Produced). ([turtlestudios.bandcamp.com](https://turtlestudios.bandcamp.com/album/same-walking-animals))
  • Genre/background: versatile jazz trombonist with roots in hard bop, Philadelphia soul influences, and collaborations across jazz, salsa, R&B, neo-soul and hip-hop. ([allaboutjazz.com](https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/ernest-stuart/))
  • Current roles: Program Director, Jazz at Mid Atlantic Arts (MAA) since 2022; continues to curate/improve jazz touring networks and related programs. ([midatlanticarts.org](https://midatlanticarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/December-2022-Newsletter.html?utm_source=openai))
  • Social/online presence: Bandcamp pages host his album releases (Same Walking Animals, Love/Loss) and Turtle Studios serves as a hub for his releases. ([turtlestudios.bandcamp.com](https://turtlestudios.bandcamp.com/album/same-walking-animals))

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Ernest Stuart Discography

  • Same Walking Animals
    2015 · Self Produced
  • Love/Loss
    2014 · Turtle Studios
  • Solitary Walker
    2011 · Self Produced

Biography

  • Founding artistic director of the Center City Jazz Festival (Philadelphia) since its 2012 Kickstarter kickoff, a fixture in the city’s jazz scene that has featured dozens of renowned artists and sold-out performances.
  • Philadelphia-born musician whose cadence bridges hard bop roots with soulful, contemporary influences.
  • Current Program Director for Jazz at Mid Atlantic Arts (MAA) since 2022, helping curate and expand touring networks for jazz across the region.

Discography Highlights

  • Same Walking Animals (2015) — Self Produced
  • Love/Loss (2014) — Turtle Studios
  • Solitary Walker (2011) — Self Produced

Notes: His releases are featured on Turtle Studios’ Bandcamp hub, where you can explore the full catalog and streaming options. Visit Bandcamp for the latest.

Upcoming and Current Activities

  • Center City Jazz Festival remains a core ongoing activity in Philadelphia, with annual programming and community engagement.
  • As of 2025, no publicly listed solo tour dates; Stuart continues to shape and participate in broader jazz touring networks through MAAs programs and festival work.
  • Follow official channels for announcements about future performances and curatorial initiatives.

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