The NIU Jazz Ensemble is the Laboratory Jazz Big Band at NIU. This group performs advanced and intermediate material covering a wide variety of jazz styles, including new works composed and/or arranged by NIU faculty and students.

We will have a wonderful array of NIU Jazz Ensemble/Lab Band alumni and faculty guests: Robert Chappell, Juan Pastor, John Tate, Colin Dorion, Karli Bunn, Andrew Clark, Daisuke Kamiuchi, Ryan Nyther, Lucas Gillan, Jacob Slocum, Frank McKearn, Rob Nordli, Paul Barrilles, Steve Duke and many more TBA. Music by Thad Jones, Duke Ellington, Bob Brookmeyer, Benny Golson, Horace Silver, Bob Mintzer, Les Hooper, etc...

Co-Sponsors:
NIU Jazz Studies Program
Chicago Drum Show
Drugan’s Drums & Guitars

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TICKETS

General Admission $25
VIP $40

Student Tickets $20
Cash Only
Available at the door ONLY with valid student ID

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