The Jazz combos are smaller jazz groups [small instrumental and/or vocal ensembles of 3-7 members each.] Jazz combos allow student musicians the opportunity to explore jazz composition, arranging, and improvisation in a more creative and interactive way than what is possible in larger ensembles. With three to seven musicians, Each combo may perform jazz standards, original student compositions or arrangements, contemporary jazz or world jazz music depending on the experience level of the players/singers, their interests, and the suggestions of their combo director.
Jazz
Combos
Jazz Combos
Course Info:
Global Jazz Studies 175
Combo I (vocal)
Director: Michele Weir
Combo III (instrumental)
Director: Clayton Cameron
Combo IV (instrumental)
Director: Roberto Miranda
Combo V (instrumental)
Director: Charley Harrison
Combo VI (instrumental; Winter 2021 only)
Director: Jesus Guzman
Combo VII
Director: Terence O. Blanchard
Jazz Combo classes are designed for students in the Global Jazz Studies IDP. These courses help to fulfill the global jazz studies degree requirements and are designed to train the students to become professional jazz musicians.
Occasionally there are openings in a jazz combo for advanced-level UCLA student musicians who play instruments that are not covered by jazz studies students. There is an audition in the fall.