Master class with the Levine MD Jazz Band followed by a performance by the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble.

The University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ellen Rowe, is an integral part of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance’s ensemble program. Repertoire is selected from a range of historically significant composers and arrangers, such as Thad Jones, Sammy Nestico, Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington and Gil Evans as well as more contemporary composers such as Maria Schneider, John Hollenbeck, Christine Jensen, John Clayton and Michael Mossman. They have been featured at the Detroit International Jazz Festival with a variety of guest artist including Geri Allen, Lee Konitz, Kendrick Scott, David Liebman. Jeff “Tain’ Watts and Regina Carter. Other guest artists that have performed with the ensemble include Melissa Aldana, Marshall Gilkes, Jimmy Heath, Hank Jones, Kenny Garrett, Donald Byrd, Robert Hurst, Ingrid Jensen, Terrel Stafford, Sean Jones, Tim Ries and Chris Potter.

University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble

May 4, 2023

Master Class and Performance with University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble

University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble