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Jazz Ensemble II: Back to Basics!
Jazz Ensemble II is ready to swing! Join us for an evening of hard-swinging jazz featuring music by some of America’s most celebrated composers, arrangers, and bandleaders. From energetic big band classics to groove-filled favorites, this concert showcases the talent and artistry of UNCG’s emerging jazz musicians.
Spartan Jazz Collective: 100 Years of John Coltrane
The Spartan Jazz Collective, UNCG’s premier faculty-student collaborative ensemble, concludes the Jazz Studies program’s centennial celebration of John Coltrane with a dynamic performance spanning the full breadth of the jazz icon’s career, from his early recordings as a leader to the groundbreaking works of the mid-1960s.
The Steve Haines Trio with special guest Joey Calderazzo
Experience an evening of straight-ahead jazz with the Steve Haines Trio, featuring renowned pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Steve Haines, drummer Kobie Watkins, and saxophonist Gregory Tardy. Together, these master musicians bring dynamic interplay, deep grooves, and inspired improvisation to a performance rooted in the rich tradition of jazz.
Honors High School Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble I with special guest John Scofield
The Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program presents the 27th Annual Honors High School Jazz Band on November 21–22, 2026, featuring GRAMMY Award®-winning guitarist John Scofield. This two-day event includes big band rehearsals, clinics, and improvisation master classes, culminating in a final performance by the Honors High School Jazz Band, John Scofield, and UNCG Jazz Ensemble I, directed by Steve Haines.
The Nutcracker Suite: Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble I
Celebrate the season with the Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble I, and soprano soloists Janinah Burnett and Michaela Kelly in a festive holiday concert. Hear Tchaikovsky’s beloved music from “The Nutcracker” alongside the swinging jazz interpretations of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Additional works by Bizet and Strauss round out the program, creating an evening filled with warmth, seasonal spirit, and soulful energy.
Steve Haines and Friends
Prof. Steve Haines, interim director of the Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program, joins colleagues and friends for a special concert celebrating his return to performing and teaching. This performance is free to attend, but a ticket reservation is requested.
Spartan Jazz Collective ∙ Milestones: A Miles Davis Centennial Concert
The Spartan Jazz Collective, a collaborative faculty/student septet, closes out our semester-long celebration of Miles Davis’ centennial year with nine all-new arrangements of Davis’ most compelling original music.