There is always something going on in the Western Michigan University Jazz Program – from student concerts to faculty performances and guest artists.
Upcoming Events
BOBBY BROOM, Guitar
- Thursday, Sep. 8, 2022, 7:30 pm
- Jazz in the Crawlspace Theater
EDISON JAZZ FESTIVAL
- Sep. 12 - 18, 2022
- Complete schedule
UNIVERSITY JAZZ LAB BAND, Directed by Prof. Carlo De Rosa
- Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, 7:30 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Free Admission
UNIVERSITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA, Directed by Dr. Scott Cowan
- Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, 7:30 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
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MATTHEW FRIES TRIO RECORD RELEASE
- Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, 7:30 pm
- Jazz in the Crawlspace Theater
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JOHNAYE KENDRICK, Voice
- Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, 7:30 pm
- Jazz in the Crawlspace Theater
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KEITH HALL TRIO featuring Robert Hurst III, bass and Andrew Rathbun, saxophones
- Bullock Series
- Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, 7:30 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Pre-concert talk at 7:00 pm
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TONY ROMANO, Guitar
- Guest Artist Recital
- Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, 7:30 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Free Admission
GOLD COMPANY SNEAK PREVIEW, Directed by Prof. Greg Jasperse
- Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, 7:30 pm
- Gold Company Directed by Prof. Greg Jasperse and GC II Directed by Liz Townsend
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
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DANA HALL, Drums
- Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, 7:30 pm
- Jazz in the Crawlspace Theater
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ANNUAL BIG BAND SWING TRIBUTE
- Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, 7:30 pm
- University Jazz Orchestra Directed by Dr. Scott Cowan and University Jazz Lab Band Directed by Prof. Carlo De Rosa
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
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JAZZ COMBO SHOWCASE
- Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, 5:00 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Free Admission
JAZZ MASTERS SERIES - CHRIS POTTER, Saxophone
- Including the University Jazz Orchestra, Advanced Jazz Ensemble and the Western Jazz Collective
- Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, 7:30 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
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JAZZ RHYTHM SECTION DAY
- This FREE event is open to Educators and High School Musicians (guitar, piano, bass and drums)
- Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Dalton Center
- Sign up https://forms.gle/qa5SWG7YeocLN7629
JOEL FRAHM, Saxophone
- Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, 7:30 pm
- Jazz in the Crawlspace Theater
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University Jazz Orchestra and University Jazz Lab Band, Scott Cowan and Carlo De Rosa, Directors
- Thursday, February 2, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
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Greg Jasperse, Voice and Chico Pinheiro, Guitar
- Bullock Series
- Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- pre-concert talk at 7 pm
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Western Invitational Jazz Festival
- Saturday, March, 4, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Closing Concert featuring Special Guest Jim McNeely, the Western Jazz Collective and the University Jazz Orchestra
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
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GC 45, featuring Gold Company and GC II, Greg Jasperse Director
Special Guest Vocalist Michael Mayo
- Friday, March 17, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Saturday, March 18, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Sunday, March 19, 2023 - 2:00 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
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Fontana Chamber Arts Presents: Immanuel Wilkins Quartet
- Friday, March 24, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
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WMU Drum Choir
- Monday, March 27, 2023 - 5:00 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Free
Jazz Combo Showcase
- Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 5:00 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Free
University Jazz Lab Band, Carlo De Rosa, Director
- Tuesday, April, 4, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Free
David Berkman, piano
- Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Dalton Center Lecture Hall
- Free
GC II, Liz Townsend, Director
- Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Free