The University of Texas Jazz Orchestra is the Butler School of Music’s premiere jazz ensemble. Jazz Orchestra prepares students for professional life as a creative musician, developing students’ skills in performance, teamwork, and arranging and composition. The ensemble emphasizes compositions of its members, with student works comprising a majority of the concert repertoire. The ensemble also performs some of the classic works of the jazz canon as well as works of compelling contemporary composers. The Jazz Orchestra performs at annual music festivals and in world-renowned venues with some of the top names in jazz.
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8:15 AM
By Thomas Wenglinski
Jeff Hellmer, conductor
Bates Recital Hall
Austin, TX
Upcoming Performances
The Music of Dizzy Gillespie
Diego Rivera, director
with Terence Blanchard, trumpet
Diego Rivera, director
Terence Blanchard is a composer, trumpet player, and winner of the 2023 Eddie Medora King Prize.
with Carl Allen, drums
Diego Rivera, director
Diego Rivera, director
Featuring the winning ensemble of the Jazz Festival, UT jazz ensembles, and special guests
Recordings
In The Thick of It
The latest recording from Jazz Orchestra, hailed as "Stunning." by Jazz Times is available now.
iTunes • Spotify • Apple Music
The Jazz Orchestra toured Europe in Summer 2017, performing at the Montreux and North Sea Jazz Festivals. Further travel is in the works.
Recent Visiting Artists
Conrad Herwig
Chris Potter
John Clayton
Michael Brecker
Stefon Harris
Maria Schneider
