Calendar

There is always something going on in the Western Michigan University Jazz Program – from student concerts to faculty performances and guest artists. 

ANDREW RATHBUN, Jazz Saxophone, Composer
MATTHEW FRIES, Jazz Piano
With members of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, January 28, 2024 — 3:00 pm 
Miller Auditorium
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UNIVERSITY JAZZ LAB BAND and UNIVERSITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Thursday, February 1, 2024 — 7:30 pm 
Carlo De Rosa and Scott Cowan, Directors
Dalton Center Recital Hall
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STUDENT RECITAL - OTIS CONNORS, Jazz Saxophone
Saturday, February 3, 2024 — 3:00 pm 
Dalton Center Lecture Hall
Free

STUDENT RECITAL - MAX FRASER, Bass
Thursday, February 29, 2024, 5:00 pm
Dalton Center Lecture Hall
Free

WESTERN INVITATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Saturday, March 2, 2024 — 7:30 pm 
Closing Concert featuring the University Jazz Orchestra and guest Elliot Mason - Trombone
Scott Cowan, Director
Dalton Center Recital Hall
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STUDENT RECITAL - JOE MILLER, Jazz Drums
Thursday, March 14, 2024 — 7:30 pm 
Dalton Center Lecture Hall
Free

CYRILLE AIMÉE
Friday, March 15, 2024 — 7:30 pm 
Dalton Center Recital Hall
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GRADUATE RECITAL - ANDREW MURFIELD, Jazz Saxophone
Sunday, March 17, 2024 — 5:00 pm 
Dalton Center Recital Hall
Free

GC 46: VOCAL JAZZ SUMMIT
Friday, March 22, 2024 — 7:30 pm 
Saturday, March 23, 2024 — 7:30 pm 
Gold Company and GC II with University of Miami JV1, Extensions and special guest Peter Eldridge
Dalton Center Recital Hall
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JAZZ COMBO SHOWCASE
Monday, March 25, 2024 — 5:00 pm 
Dalton Center Recital Hall
Free

STUDENT RECITAL - OWEN CRAMER, Jazz Bass
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 — 7:30 pm 
Dalton Center Lecture Hall
Free

UNIVERSITY JAZZ LAB BAND
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 — 7:30 pm 
Carlo De Rosa, Director
Dalton Center Recital Hall
Free

GOLD COMPANY II
Thursday, April 4, 2024 — 7:30 pm 
Yoseph Henry, Director
Dalton Center Recital Hall
Free

UNIVERSITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA and WESTERN JAZZ COLLECTIVE
Phil Nimmons "Atlantic Suite"
Saturday, April 6, 2024 — 7:30 pm 
Scott Cowan, Director
Dalton Center Recital Hall

WMU DRUM CHOIR
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 — 5:00 pm 
Keith Hall, Director
Dalton Center Recital Hall
Free

ELIANE ELIAS, Jazz Piano
Sunday, April 28, 2024 — 7:30 pm 
Dalton Center Recital Hall
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KENNY BARRON TRIO, Jazz Piano
Saturday, May 4, 2024 — 6:00 and 9:00 pm
Shaw Theater
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