Sounds of Philadelphia: Tribute to Gamble, Huff & Bell

This tribute honors Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, the songwriting and production duo credited with creating Philadelphia soul music in the 1970s. Their Philadelphia International Records catalog filled radio waves with classics that came to define the era.

The Philly sound they built with arranger Thom Bell is known for its lush strings, thumping basslines and sliding hi-hat rhythms. Those elements gave the music its distinctive warmth and energy, and the evening showcases the legacy of that golden age of soul.