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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join us for the inaugural presentation of the UNCG Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Shades of Blue! This concert will be an exploration of innovative arrangements of group vocal jazz repertoire, solos, and collaborations with instrumentalists. Featuring the music of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, and Miles Davis, with songs in the style of Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Carter, and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
