UCLA Jazzfest - The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

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Jazzfest

The Global Jazz Studies program at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music offers robust programming, from internationally-renowned guests to inventive concerts of genre-defying mixes featuring our stellar faculty.

Every Fall, Winter and Spring we offer a three-day jazzfest, featuring our student ensembles. These concerts showcase students under faculty direction performing in everything from small combos to big band, from Afro-Latin jazz to contemporary and experimental works.

Our concerts are free and open to the public. We welcome you to come and experience UCLA Jazz.

Mar 8 Sun
4:00pm
Free
jazz
Winter Jazzfest, Concert 1
Our winter jazzfest features everything from timeless classics to contemporary ensembles, from small combos to big band. Stay tuned for the full schedule.
Schoenberg Hall Learn More
Mar 9 Mon
7:00pm
Free
jazz
Winter Jazzfest, Concert 2
Our winter jazzfest features everything from timeless classics to contemporary ensembles, from small combos to big band. Stay tuned for the full schedule.
Schoenberg Hall Learn More
Mar 10 Tue
7:00pm
Free
jazz
Winter Jazzfest, Concert 3
Our winter jazzfest features everything from timeless classics to contemporary ensembles, from small combos to big band. Stay tuned for the full schedule.
Schoenberg Hall Learn More

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