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Mon
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20
8 pm - 10 pm
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21
8 pm - 10 pm
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22
8 pm - 10 pm
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23
8 pm - 9:30 pm
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8 pm - 10 pm
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8 pm - 10 pm
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8 pm - 10 pm
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8 pm - 9:15 pm
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The Steinhardt Jazz Studies program presents the Spring 2026 Jazz Festival — a celebration of artistry, innovation, and community.
Performances feature outstanding current jazz students and world-class faculty, along with some of New York City's best musicians. From classic swing and hard bop to cutting-edge contemporary sounds, the festival showcases the range, creativity, and energy that define jazz today.
Individual ensemble information available at NYU Steinhardt Ensembles and Orchestras.
Monday, April 20
8:00-8:30pm Martin Wind Ensemble
8:40-9:10pm Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble
9:20-9:50pm Patricia Brennan Ensemble
Tuesday, April 21
8:00-8:30pm World Music Ensemble
8:40-9:10pm Chris Potter Student Ensemble
9:20-9:50pm Marta Sanchez Ensemble
Wednesday, April 22
8:00-8:30pm Brazilian Music Ensemble
8:40-9:10pm Dezron Douglas Ensemble
9:20-9:50pm Drew Gress Ensemble
Thursday, April 23
8:00-8:30pm Charles Mingus Ensemble
8:40-9:30pm Wayne Shorter Ensemble
Monday, April 27
8:00-8:30pm Mike Rodriguez Ensemble
8:40-9:10pm Ron McClure Ensemble
9:20-9:50pm Tony Moreno Ensemble
Tuesday, April 28
8:00-8:30pm Dion Tucker Ensemble
8:40-9:50pm All-University Big Band
Wednesday, April 29
8:00-8:30pm Lenny White Ensemble
8:40-9:50pm NYU Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, April 30
8:00-8:30pm Michael Wolff Ensemble
8:40-9:10pm Green Light Ensemble
Admission is free. Registration is required.
NYU provides reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Please submit your request for accommodations for events and services at least two weeks before the date of your accommodation need. Although we can't guarantee accommodation requests received less than two weeks before the event, you should still contact us and we will do our best to meet your accommodation need. Please email
mpap.jazz@nyu.edu for assistance.
