The Oberlin Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Oberlin Conservatory jazz guitar professor Bobby Ferrazza, brings the powerful spirit of legendary saxophonist Sonny Rollins to life at Jazz Showcase in Chicago.

The Oberlin Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble in Chicago

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Founded in 2018 with the support of legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, the Oberlin Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble carries his mission of using music to uplift humanity. Directed by Professor Bobby Ferrazza, the group is performing original works by members of the band and fresh arrangements of Rollins’s compositions, along with jazz standards, showcasing their skill, creativity, and dedication to the jazz tradition.

Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble

The Oberlin Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Oberlin Conservatory jazz guitar professor Bobby Ferrazza, will perform in The Birenbaum. This performance is a preview of the music they will perform on tour in Cleveland on January 21 in Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art and in Chicago on January 27 at Jazz Showcase.

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Jan 27, 2026

The Oberlin Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble in Chicago · Oberlin Conservatory of Music

Jan 27, 2026

Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble · Jazz Showcase

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