THE 3M TRIO
TRIO OF 3M’S
The 3M Trio brings together saxophonist Brian Morris with one of Philadelphia jazz’s most compelling family rhythm sections: acclaimed bassist Mike Boone and his son, drummer Mekhi Boone.
Their connection reaches far beyond the bandstand. Mike has served as both father and musical mentor to Mekhi, while Mekhi has developed into a distinctive young artist in his own right. Together, their bass-and-drum interplay carries an instinctive understanding—responsive, adventurous, and rooted in years of shared music-making.
Joined by Brian Morris on saxophone, the trio delivers an intimate evening of deep grooves, spontaneous conversation, and multigenerational jazz chemistry.
ABOUT
Brian Morris — Saxophone
Brian Morris brings a warm, expressive voice to The 3M Trio. His playing moves easily between lyrical melodies, soulful phrasing, and adventurous improvisation, giving each performance a sense of movement and conversation. Onstage, he responds closely to the rhythm section, allowing the music to develop naturally in the moment.
Mike Boone — Bass
Mike Boone is a respected Philadelphia bassist known for his deep sound, strong sense of swing, and decades of experience on the jazz scene. In The 3M Trio, he provides both the foundation and the pulse, shaping the music with authority, subtlety, and generosity. His connection with his son, drummer Mekhi Boone, gives the trio an especially intuitive rhythmic chemistry.
Mekhi Boone — Drums
Mekhi Boone brings energy, sensitivity, and a fresh musical voice to the trio. His drumming is dynamic without overpowering the music, balancing drive, detail, and responsiveness. Performing alongside his father, Mike Boone, adds another dimension to his playing—their shared history creates an unspoken understanding that makes the rhythm section feel fluid, spontaneous, and deeply connected.
JAZZ AFTER DARK WITH DAHI DIVINE QUINTET FEAT. MAYA BELARDO
Acclaimed Philadelphia saxophonist Dahi Divine brings his genre-bending blend of soulful jazz, hip-hop, funk, and explosive improvisation to Velvet Whip with a whole new jazz after dark series
Join the Dahi Divine Quintet, featuring Maya Belardo, for an intimate evening of live jazz followed by an open jam session. Expect deep rhythms, expressive solos, and the spontaneous chemistry that makes every jazz night different.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7 PM
Velvet Whip — 319 N. 11th Street, Philadelphia
$15 at the door
Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and join the jam.
About:
Dahi Divine is a Philadelphia-based tenor saxophonist, composer, producer, and bandleader whose music combines modern jazz improvisation with hip-hop, funk, R&B, and diasporic rhythms.
He studied jazz performance in New York and later earned a master’s degree in jazz studies from Temple University. His work includes the original albums The Element and Audessy, and he has performed or recorded with artists including H.E.R., Rihanna, Solange, Dave Matthews Band, Ellie Goulding, and Grammy-winning gospel artist Tye Tribbett.
JAZZ-BARI RETURNS!
JAZZ + SHIBARI RETURNS!
From previous Jazz-baris..
Experience an evening where music and artistry collide in a celebration of expression. On Friday January 30th, we bring you the return of our one-of-a-kind event: Jazz & Shibari Night featuring an electrifying performance by two sets of professional riders and an ensemble of talented jazz musicians who will bring their improvisational magic to life.
Enjoy the ambient sounds of interpretive jazz, performed live, while skilled artists perform the art of shibari in a captivating and thought-provoking display. This immersive night explores the intersection of music, movement, and creative restraint, where each note and knot tells a story.
SET I
SURREAL SPIRITS & SONJA DEMONIA
Surreal Spirits is an artist based in Philadelphia with 5 years of experience practicing shibari as a rope switch. Over the years, she has developed her craft delving into the profound levels of connection and artistic creation with her cherished rope partners. Through rope, Surreal spirits has discovered a harmonious balance between consent, communication, vulnerability, spirituality, consensual suffering, energy exchange, power exchange and trust.
SET II
Scorpiana has been gracing the JazzBari stage since the inception of the show. Trained in both shibari style rope and fire, you can find Scorpiana in community events such as well as specialize performance.
An Evening of Original Contemporary Jazz with GOSIA JULIA MAJ, Mikey Mester & friends
An evening of originalcontemporary jazz
Photo by Harmen Vaan Der Vaart
Step into an intimate evening of modern jazz, original music, and atmospheric storytelling with Gosia Julia Maj at Velvet Whip. Blending soulful vocals, poetic composition, and a cinematic stage presence, GOSIA brings a sound that moves between jazz, art song, improvisation, and late-night cabaret energy.
For this special performance, GOSIA joins the Velvet Whip stage for a night of evocative melodies, rich textures, and genre-crossing musical conversation. Expect original works, reimagined sounds, and the kind of close-up live performance that turns a room into a world.
About: Acclaimed drummer and bandleader Mikey Mester joins forces with vocalist, composer, and Fulbright award recipient Gosia Julia Maj for an evening of original contemporary jazz and reimagined repertoire. The two musicians first met while studying at Temple University in Philadelphia and have since developed a long-standing collaboration through performances across the Philadelphia jazz scene and beyond. Mikey Mester is an accomplished recording and touring drummer known for his versatility and work with artists including Katie Henry, Big Boy Brass, and The Michael Kaplan Superband, with appearances at festivals such as Briggs Farm Blues Festival and Omaha Blues Festival. Gosia Julia Maj is a Polish-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has performed internationally across Europe and the United States, appearing at venues including Chris’ Jazz Café and Dizzy’s Club along side trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. Together, in quartet based of Philadelphia’s best they will play original music from Gosia’s upcoming album — a project blending soulful and modern jazz harmony, groove-driven improvisation, and lyrical storytelling shaped by years of collaboration on and off the stage.
Jake Miller is a Philadelphia-based guitarist, composer, and bandleader whose playing pays homage to his rock and blues roots through a modern jazz lens. A graduate of Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance, Jake has become an active presence in the city’s jazz scene, leading his own groups and co-leading projects such as the jazz-funk organ group The Organization. He has performed at many of the region’s top venues and has shared the stage with artists such as Nicholas Payton, Donald Harrison, John Swana, Mike Boone, Caleb Wheeler Curtis, and Terell Stafford. With his groups, Jake explores a mix of original music, jazz standards, and reimagined rock and folk tunes, blending his influences into an open, improvisational sound that highlights each member’s unique voice.
Kyle Rowe is a bassist, composer andproducer from South Jersey. He studied music technology at Temple University, and has since self-released three albums. Kyle has been on multiple cross-US tours and played hundreds of gigs in the Philadelphia area since moving to the city.