In the final concert of the fall UNLV Jazz festival, Jazz Ensembles I & II perform.

UNLV Jazz Fall Festival: Jazz Ensembles I & II

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

In the first concert of the fall UNLV Jazz festival, Jazz Ensemble III, the Jazz Guitar Ensemble, and the Maryland Parkway & Harmon Avenue Vocal Ensembles perform.

UNLV Jazz Fall Festival: Jazz Ensemble III, Jazz Guitar Ensemble, Maryland Parkway & Harmon Avenue Vocal Ensembles

Two-time Grammy winner Diane Schuur first performed professionally at age 10 in Tacoma, Washington, the celebrated vocalist/pianist’s hometown. A prodigy since toddlerhood-–when she sang in perfect pitch, the legendary Dinah Washington’s signature tune, “What a Difference a Day Makes”---Schuur set about developing her own rich, resonant vocal style.

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Diane Schuur

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

John Pizzarelli’s newest show with his trio focuses on music from the Broadway stage and the Silver Screen. The evening will feature fresh versions of great standards such as “Where or When,” “Just in Time,” and “As Time Goes By,” paired with some newer Broadway songs that include “I Love Betsy” from Honeymoon in Vegas. Additionally, the event will feature a selection of more recent movie songs like “With a Wink and a Smile” from Sleepless in Seattle, “When Somebody Loved Me” from Toy Story 2, and a rousing suite of songs from Rogers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma. This program fully encompasses almost every decade from the 20’s to today, providing a musical discovery for audience members at every concert, all performed by an impeccable trio that has thrilled the world over with their singular brand of swinging jazz!

John Pizzarelli: Stage & Screen

Don’t miss Tony nominee, Ann Hampton Callaway, in her new show “Finding Beauty: Inspired Classics and Originals.” Ann’s show is comprised of classics from her songwriting inspirations - Carole King, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and many more. As a recent inductee into The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame, she will share songs from her new CD “Finding Beauty: Originals Vol. 1.” Expect AHC hits like Streisand's “At the Same Time” as well as new songs she's co-written with Oscar winner Alan Bergman, Grammy winner Melissa Manchester, and Grammy nominee, Amanda McBroom. Spoil yourself with a spellbinding show of rousing showstoppers and exquisite ballads, as we follow the arc of Ann’s musical inspiration!

Ann Hampton Callaway

With his iconic, signature jump and unrivaled crowd-captivating energy throughout his world-renowned live performances, Billboard chart topping saxophonist, songwriter, and performer, Eric Darius, is breaking the mold of modern Jazz. His latest and boldest venture to date, Unleashed, is a testament to his ever-evolving artistic vision, fearlessly pushing all musical boundaries while innovatively fusing Jazz with elements of R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop, and more.

Eric Darius

Always honoring his father’s legacy, Tito Puente, Jr. has also made a name for himself as one of the most exciting Latin musicians touring today. Tito Puente Jr. carries his father with him – imprinted on his physical being and locked in his soul. It’s in his looks, his joy, and his music. Tito Jr. is on a passionate mission, determined to nurture the musical legacy left by his father.

Tito Puente Jr.

Jane’s quartet program, her most frequent offering, is as varied as her twelve studio albums. Featuring some of the world’s finest musicians, her band expertly accompanies her as she interprets iconic songs from the Great American Songbook, famed Brazilian composers, and the singer-songwriters of the twentieth century.

Jane Monheit Quartet

The UNLV Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Ensemble II perform in the UNLV Spring Jazz Festival.

UNLV Spring Jazz Festival: Jazz Ensembles I & II

The UNLV Contemporary Jazz Ensemble & Latin Jazz Ensemble plus a Jazz Vocal Ensemble perform in the UNLV Spring Jazz Festival.

UNLV Spring Jazz Festival: Latin & Contemporary Jazz Ensembles + Jazz Vocal Ensemble

The UNLV Jazz Vocal Ensembles and Jazz Ensemble III perform in the UNLV Spring Jazz Festival.

UNLV Spring Jazz Festival: Jazz Vocal Ensembles & Jazz Ensemble III

The LowDown Brass Band is a uniquely strong representation of Chicago Music culture. Providing a modern take on soul, funk, hip hop, and jazz, this multifaceted all-horn band boasts freedom through the art of their craft, whilst gaining critical acclaim from The Gazette, Fame Magazine, The Chicago Reader and more.

LowDown Brass Band

We will perform various jazz songs in genres such as swing, ballad, Latin, and modern as a quintet with four fantastic musicians: Ed Lacala on bass, drummer Mateo Sanchez, Dylan Musso on trombone, and Renzon Maballo playing tenor saxophone. Please come and enjoy the performance.

Yoonjeong Park's Doctoral Recital Featuring a Jazz Quintet

An unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer and band leader Grace Kelly has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 14 acclaimed albums and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl as well as being part of the house band for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” – all before reaching her mid-twenties.

Grace Kelly

Yuko Mabuchi’s high-energy performance style is mesmerizing, extremely entertaining and exciting to watch. She brings excitement to the concert stage, never leaving the audience wanting. As a jazz pianist/composer, her music pays tribute to jazz classics, as well as music from around the world. The trio will take you on a journey through, pop, classical, Latin, blues and everything in between, sometimes bringing you to tears, but more often, to your feet!

Yuko Mabuchi Trio

Her 15 recordings as leader has seen the band pay tribute to the music of Bill Evans, Frank Sinatra, and Sting. Her 2013 Joni Mitchell tribute, “After Blue” featured NEA Jazz Master Hubert Laws as well as jazz vocal legend Al Jarreau. Her latest album, “Paris Sessions 2” features Serge Merlaud, Keven Axt and Hubert Laws.

The Tierney Sutton Band

Ruthie Foster is a four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter who mixes a wide palette of American song forms, from gospel and blues to jazz, folk and soul. Described by Rolling Stone as “pure magic to watch and hear,” her vocal talent was elevated in worship services at her community church. Drawing influence from legendary acts like Mavis Staples and Aretha Franklin, Foster developed a unique sound unable to be contained within a single genre. That uniqueness echoes a common theme in Ruthie’s life and career - marching to the beat of her own drum.

Ruthie Foster

Acclaimed singer Jonathan Karrant returns to Myron's stage with a swingin' section of beloved songs from The Great American Songbook. With a repertoire that spans classic jazz standards and contemporary interpretations, Karrant brings a modern elegance to the timeless genre of jazz. Joining him on February 9th is a renowned pianist and band, The Joe Alterman Trio. Together these uniquely talented artists will take you on a musical journey that's soulful, heartfelt and rediates sheer joy.

Jonathan Karrant: A World That Swings – Great American Songbook

Emmy nominated Lon Bronson and his iconic 14-piece horn infused funk, rock & soul band return to the Smith Center stage with an entirely new concert of classic horn band favorites: Tower Of Power, Chicago, James Brown, Steely Dan, Joe Cocker and many more classic horn groups will be faithfully recreated by this venerable Powerhouse group. Featuring an All-Star ensemble of Vegas' most accomplished musicians & singers, together with surprise guest stars, the Lon Bronson Band are now in their 32nd year of headlining Sin City! As Drew Carey once famously said of them on their 'Mr. Vegas' HBO Special: "This is a house band so good, you'll never want to leave the house.”

The Lon Bronson Band

In the last two years, the Hot Sardines have been featured at the Newport Jazz Festival and the Montreal Jazz Festival, have sold out NYC venues from Joe’s Pub to Bowery Ballroom and more than 150 tour dates from Chicago to London, and have released two albums on Universal Music Classics to critical raves and a No. 1 slot on the iTunes Jazz chart in the U.S. and internationally.

Jazz events in Las Vegas, NV

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Diane Schuur

The Smith Center

John Pizzarelli: Stage & ...

The Smith Center

Ann Hampton Callaway

The Smith Center

Eric Darius

The Smith Center

Tito Puente Jr.

The Smith Center

Jane Monheit Quartet

The Smith Center

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UNLV School of Music

UNLV Spring Jazz Festival...

UNLV School of Music

UNLV Spring Jazz Festival...

UNLV School of Music

LowDown Brass Band

The Smith Center

Yoonjeong Park's Doctoral...

UNLV School of Music

Grace Kelly

The Smith Center

Yuko Mabuchi Trio

The Smith Center

The Tierney Sutton Band

The Smith Center

Ruthie Foster

The Smith Center

Jonathan Karrant: A World...

The Smith Center

The Lon Bronson Band

The Smith Center

The Hot Sardines

The Smith Center