Masterclass with Michael League - October 3, 2024
Bassist/Leader of SNARKY PUPPY presents masterclass for the UCSB Jazz Ensemble and music community to start or new academic year. Special thanks to UCSB Arts and Lectures for this fantastic event to start our 2024-2025 season!
UCSB Parents Family Weekend - November 1, 2024
Join the UCSB Jazz Ensemble (big band) two of our combos for a Parents and Family Weekend kickoff concert event. This informal performance is held on the steps of the Music Building near Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall and will feature music from our upcoming November 20 SOhO concert exploring the music of jazz legend Herbie Hancock. Free!
Jazz Lecture and Demonstration at the Institute of World Culture - November 9, 2024
The UCSB Jazz Ensemble present a special performance at Santa Barbara's iconic Institute of World Culture featuring the music of jazz legend Herbie Hancock. Let by UCSB Jazz Ensemble director and drummer Jon Nathan, this event also features guitarist Will Luton, trombonist Sriram Ramamurthy, saxophonist Erik Beahrs, pianist Megan Etzel, trumpeter Lucian Mahan, and bassist Liam Ronarch. Contact the IWC for more information.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday November 9, 2024
Time: 2:0 PM
Venue: The Institute of World Culture, 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, California
Tickets: ?
The UCSB Jazz Ensemble Performing the Music of Herbie Hancock - November 20, 2024
The University of California, Santa Barbara Jazz Ensemble is set to captivate audiences with a dynamic evening of jazz at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM. This concert will spotlight the music of the legendary Herbie Hancock, with performances of some of his most celebrated compositions, including "Chameleon," "Tell Me a Bedtime Story," and "Cantaloupe Island."
Under the direction of Jonathan Nathan, the UCSB Jazz Ensemble will showcase both large and small group arrangements, offering an exciting range of sounds that capture Hancock’s signature fusion of jazz, funk, and soul. The evening promises an immersive exploration of Hancock's groundbreaking musical influence, performed by some of the most talented student musicians from UCSB.
Herbie Hancock, a multi-Grammy-winning artist and a pivotal figure in modern jazz, has left an indelible mark on music history. The evening’s repertoire will span various eras of Hancock’s career, giving audiences a taste of his innovative compositions and improvisational genius.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St., Suite 205, Santa Barbara, CA
Tickets: Available at SOhO’s website or at the door, $15 Pre-sale and General Admission, $5 student tickets (with ID) at the door only
https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/event/jazz_fall2024
Final Jazz Lab Performances - December 2 and 4, 2024
Our two "Jazz Lab" Combos perform the music they have been learning during this quarter.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday and , December 2 and 4, 2024
Time: 2:30 PM
Venue: Kerr Hall Recording Studio, UC Santa Barbara
Tickets: Free admission
Jazz Combos Perform at the Arlington Theater - December 5, 2024, 5-7:30 PM
Two of our combos perform for pre-concert festivities for UCSB Art's and Lectures presentation of the Dorrance Dance Company presentation of the Nutcracker Suite, with music originally arranged by Billy Strayhorn for the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events-tickets/events/24-25/dorrance-dance/
Event Details:
Date: Thursday December 5, 2024
Time: 5:00-7:30 PM
Venue: The Arlington Theater Patio, Santa Barbara, CA
Admission; Free
