FESTIVAL EVENTS OVERVIEW

Guest Artist JOEL ROSS with MANZANITA QUINTET

THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 7:30PM

NIGHTINGALE CONCERT HALL, CHURCH FINE ARTS BUILDING

MORE INFO [ PG 6 ]

Festival Headliner MARQUIS HILL: NEW GOSPEL REVISITED

Opening JAZZ LAB I + NEVADA WIND ENSEMBLE

FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 7:30PM

PIONEER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

MORE INFO [ PG 8 ]

WORKSHOPS & DAYTIME CONCERTS

FRIDAY, APRIL 28 & SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 10AM - 4PM

FULL SCHEDULE [ PG 11 ]

STUDENT PERFORMANCES

FRIDAY, APRIL 28 & SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 8AM - 4:30PM

FULL SCHEDULE [ PG 23 ]

FESTIVAL SHOWCASE

Opening BERKLEE STUDENT ENSEMBLE

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 7PM

PIONEER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

MORE INFO [ PG 12 ]

JAM SESSIONS

Student-Only Jam THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 10PM

Pro Jam FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 10PM

LAUGHING PLANET

MORE INFO [ PG 32 ]

VENUE MAP & VISITOR INFORMATION [ PGS 36 + 37 ]

THURSDAY APRIL 27 • 7:30PM

Nightingale Concert Hall

Though still in his 20s, Joel Ross is a vibraphone virtuoso whose dynamic single-mallet playing style wows audiences. His artistry on the vibes landed him a recording contract with the legendary Blue Note label, on which he’s released a trio of albums: “KingMaker,” “Who Are You?” and the newest, “The Parable of the Poet.” The in-demand collaborative musician regularly performs across the country and around the world. In his live sets, Ross showcases a lyrical intuition that’s equally grounded in melody and phrasing. The steadfast improviser plays the moment, allowing moods to set, linger and transform. Ross recently became one of the youngest artists to earn a coveted Residency Commission from The Jazz Gallery and a spot in The Jazz Gallery All-Stars band, ultimately performing live at The Kennedy Center. In 2021, he enjoyed a residency at the Roulette Intermedium for Jazzfest Berlin, during which he premiered original work.