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Friday, September 11, 2026Jazz Swing Dance7:30 pmMusic Building RoomMSU Jazz Ensembles
The MSU Jazz Orchestras open the season with an evening of timeless swing and big band classics—audience dancing encouraged!
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Sunday, October 11, 2026Jazz Orchestras with Ed Cherry, jazz guitar3:00 pmFairchild TheatreMSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence
The MSU Jazz Orchestras welcome acclaimed guitarist Ed Cherry, whose expressive artistry has shaped decades of modern jazz.
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Friday, November 6, 2026Jazz Nonets with Leonard Clyde King, Jr., jazz drums7:30 pmFairchild TheatreThe Jazz Nonets Guest Artist Series
The Jazz Nonets welcome acclaimed Detroit drummer Leonard Clyde King Jr. for an evening celebrating the city’s rich jazz tradition.
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Sunday, December 6, 2026Jazz Orchestras with Andrew Martin, jazz trombone3:00 pmFairchild TheatreMSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence
The MSU Jazz Orchestras welcome acclaimed trombonist Andrew Martin for an afternoon of exceptional big band jazz.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2026Concert Orchestra, “American Portraits”7:30 pmWharton CenterMSU Orchestras
Featuring Grammy Award–winning and MSU jazz vocalist Carmen Bradford, the Concert Orchestra presents American Portraits, a program celebrating the breadth of American musical expression.
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Sunday, December 13, 2026A Jazzy Little Christmas7:00 pmFairchild TheatreMSUFCU Showcase Series
Get into the holiday spirit with the MSU Professors of Jazz in their cherished annual concert of seasonal favorites and inventive jazz arrangements.
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Friday, February 5, 2027Jazz Nonets with Peter Martin, jazz piano7:30 pmFairchild TheatreThe Jazz Nonets Guest Artist Series
The Jazz Nonets welcome acclaimed pianist Peter Martin for an evening showcasing the energy and artistry of contemporary jazz.
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Friday, February 26, 2027MSU Professors of Jazz7:30 pmMurray HallArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU’s jazz faculty performs standards, original works, and inventive arrangements in this annual celebration of jazz artistry.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2027Concert Orchestra, “Jazz Collaborations”7:30 pmWharton CenterMSU Orchestras
The Concert Orchestra joins the MSU Jazz Ensembles for an evening celebrating the vibrant connections between jazz and orchestral music.
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Thursday, March 18, 2027Jazz Nonets with John Patitucci, jazz bass7:30 pmMurray HallMSU Jazz Spectacular Series
The Jazz Nonets welcome legendary bassist John Patitucci for an evening showcasing the artistry and versatility of contemporary jazz.
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Friday, March 19, 2027Jazz Orchestras and Voice Swing Dance7:30 pmMusic Building RoomMSU Jazz Spectacular Series
Join the MSU Jazz Orchestras and jazz voice students for an evening of timeless swing, classic big band charts, and dancing.
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Saturday, March 20, 2027Jazz at Lincoln Center: Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Regional Competition8:00 amFairchild TheatreMSU Jazz Spectacular Series
Top high school bands from across the region gather for a full day of performance and competition, presenting works by Duke Ellington and other legends before a panel of Jazz at Lincoln Center clinicians and professional jazz artists.
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Saturday, March 20, 2027Jazz Spectacular Finale Concert7:30 pmFairchild TheatreMSU Jazz Spectacular Series
This spectacular finale features the MSU’s Professors of Jazz, Jazz Orchestra I, the Outstanding High School Band of the Day, and special guests.
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Friday, April 23, 2027Jazz Orchestras with Ralph Moore, jazz saxophone7:30 pmFairchild TheatreMSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence
Renowned saxophonist Ralph Moore joins the MSU Jazz Orchestras, bringing his distinctive artistry and decades of jazz experience.
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Saturday, May 1, 2027Collage Concert: A 20th Anniversary Celebration3:00 pmWharton CenterMSUFCU Showcase Series
Celebrate 20 years of the MSU College of Music with the Collage Concert, showcasing outstanding performances across the College’s ensembles.
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